How To Prevent Your Eyelashes From Falling Off 1) Remove all your eye make up before bed, no matter how exhausted you are. Dab coconut oil on a cotton pad and gently remove the mascara off your lashes. Don’t use waterproof mascara on a daily basis as they are the hardest to get off. While removing eye makeup, don’t rub your eyes too harshly. Instead use gentle swiping motion. 2) Brush your lashes using a lash brush once or twice a day. It’ll remove any dust particles as well as ensure proper growth. 3) Massage your eyelids. At the end of the day, after removing all your makeup, massage your eyelids for a few minutes. It’ll strengthen your lashes and you’ll see a difference in the rate of growth of the hair. But don’t be too hard, gently massage using your ring finger. 4) Avoid using fake lashes daily if you’re trying to grow your natural lashes.