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To cut my sons eyelashes?

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Namechangepleas · 21/06/2024 21:40

I can't find much info online about this as it just comes up about fake eyelashes.
My son has been getting irritated by his long eyelashes for a while now and it's keeping him up at night.
Are you allowed to cut them? If so how? Has anyone done this before?
He's 5 years old fyi

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Namechangepleas · 21/06/2024 21:45

They're really long and make him blink a lot but they look normal I think. He just keeps saying they're annoying him.

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wutheringkites · 21/06/2024 21:43

What exactly is the issue with them? Mine are long but they only bother me when I'm wearing glasses

BritishMuseumStaff · 21/06/2024 21:42

My AI Google search says

Yes, you can gently trim your natural eyelashes with small scissors. However, cutting them can have both short-term and long-term consequences:
Short-term
Sharp edges can irritate the skin around your eyes, and your eyes may be more sensitive to dirt and particles, which can increase the risk of infection.
Long-term
As your lashes grow back, they may grow unevenly, which can cause cosmetic issu
es.

theeyeofdoe · 21/06/2024 21:41

Are the growing into his eye?