On social media, many viewers were stunned after a viral video showed a new ‘manly’ trend people are doing to their eyelashes.
Ophthalmologists are sounding the alarm over a new TikTok trend where men trim or shave their eyelashes to appear more “masculine.”
New ‘manly’ trend has men shaving their eyelashes to look more masculine.
On social media, a viral TikTok trend is encouraging men to trim their eyelashes for a more masculine appearance
TikTok is fueling a bizarre beauty trend where men remove or shorten their eyelashes to appear more manly.
It prompted swift warnings from medical professionals
One TikTok video, shared by celebrity barber @truththebarberartist_, shows a man asking to have his eyelashes completely shaved off.
The video has the caption: “Should barbers offer this? Is shaving eyelashes really more manly?”
“Some might say this is fake, but in all honesty, it’s 100% true.
“I personally witnessed a walk-in client who asked a barber to shave off his eyelashes. He said he didn’t like how long they were and that his wife criticized them for looking too feminine. He was even willing to pay extra.
The barber said his client disliked his eyelashes and claimed his wife criticized him for looking “too feminine.”
The client even offered to pay extra to have them removed.
Additionally, several viral clips show men trimming their lashes with scissors or razors.
These men claimed that long lashes make them appear too feminine.
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The video quickly went viral and sparked debate among viewers.
in the comment selection, many viewers shock by ‘Manly Eyelash Trend’, while another suggested that they needed to see the end result while others branded the trend as ‘dumb’.
One person said: eyelashes exist to protect your eyes????
A second wrote: no doubt it just looks like eyeliner now
While a third commented: bro eyelashes is suposed to protect ur eyes from dust and stuff bro is gona have itchy eyes.
Someone else said: don’t they know eyelashes are there to protect the eyes from debris n other stuff.
Another added: I’m happy to see these dumb people get themselves into health related issues. maybe then they will realize how much their ego and pride are hurting them.
Someone said: Need the aftermath.
Omg, dumb. Another wrote.
@truththebarberartist_ No eyelashes are more mainly?😳 @truththebarberartist • Some might say this is fake, but in all honesty, it’s 100% true. I personally witnessed a walk-in client who asked a barber to shave off his eyelashes. He said he didn’t like how long they were and that his wife criticized them for looking too feminine. He was even willing to pay extra. But my question to all barbers out there is: Is this service really feasible? Should it be allowed in barbershops? Would you do it if a client asked? And the million dollar question: Is it more manly to shave off your eyelashes?🤔 • #truththebarberartist #barberlashes #haircraze #viral #vipservice
Doctors warn against shaving or trimming eyelashes.
Doctors across the field of ophthalmology have condemned the manly eyelash trend.
They called it unnecessary, dangerous, and a threat to eye health.
Dr. Ashley Hayden told HuffPost, “Trimming your eyelashes is not at all recommended. Scissors near your eye can damage the delicate cornea.”
The cornea is vital for clear vision and is easily scratched or injured, especially by close-contact tools like razors or scissors.
In fact, eyelashes provide critical protection from dust, germs, and other environmental irritants
Dr. Victoria Williams explained that eyelashes serve as a barrier, protecting eyes from debris, germs, and even water splashes.
“They help prevent infections and are the first line of defense for your eyes,” Williams noted. Removing them eliminates this natural shield.
Eyelashes also play a key role in maintaining the eye’s tear film, which keeps the surface of the eye hydrated and irritation-free.
Eyelashes also help prevent injuries by triggering the eye’s natural blink reflex.
Dr. Thomas Stokkermans, a senior medical reviewer for All About Vision, explained how eyelashes sense threats near the eye.
“When an object approaches, your lashes trigger a blink reflex. Without that, the eye reacts slower and is vulnerable to injury,” he said.
Removing eyelashes may increase the risk of corneal abrasions, especially in environments where dust, wind, or objects come near your face.
Experts warn trimmed lashes reduce protection from light and UV.
Beyond physical injuries, eyelashes also reduce sensitivity to sunlight. While, harsh light by shielding the eyes from harmful rays.
Shortened or missing eyelashes can lead to increased light sensitivity, dry eyes, and even discomfort during everyday outdoor activities.
The manly eyelash trend may promise a more masculine look. However, it comes with very real medical downsides.
While trends come and go, your eyes are irreplaceable.
Experts unanimously agree: trimming eyelashes isn’t worth the health risks it creates.
The manly eyelash trimming trend may go viral, but it lacks logic and endangers one of your most delicate body parts—your vision.