• Every woman strives to have thick, long eyelashes.woman close-up eye eyelashes image by Anatoly Tiplyashin from Fotolia.com
  
  Eyelashes are often seen as a symbol of beauty and femininity in today's society. However, it is rare to have naturally full, long eyelashes without a bit of added help to improve and stimulate growth. According to Janice Cox, author of "Natural Beauty at Home," by following simple beauty tips, you can grow longer and fuller eyelashes in just a few months.
  
  

Brush

• Brush your eyelashes regularly; an eyelash brush will help you keep your eyelashes well maintained and stimulate growth. Purchase a soft eyelash brush and use it to smooth your eyelashes out in the morning with light brushing. When you brush your eyelashes, place the bristles of the brush at the base of the eyelashes near the roots and lightly brush it up to the tips of the lashes. Do not over brush; this should only be done once a day. Over brushing can cause your eyelashes to fall out.
  
  

Petroleum Jelly

• According to Rona Berg, author of "Fast Beauty," the application of petroleum jelly at night will help eyelashes grow longer and thicker. Petroleum jelly protects the eyelashes from drying out and gives the illusion of volume by increasing the amount of moisture that each lash holds. This added moisture will stimulate healthy growth of new follicles. To apply the petroleum jelly, dip the bristles of an eyelash brush into petroleum jelly and lightly brush the lashes with it before bed.
  
  

Take a Multivitamin

• Take a daily multivitamin; if your body does not receive the nutrients it requires, the growth of your hair and nails will naturally slow down. Purchase a multivitamin that is suited to your gender and age range to receive the best results. According to Berg, this will not only increase the rate at which your lashes grow, but also the length and fullness of the eyelashes. As an added benefit, you will feel healthier and have healthier hair and nails from taking a daily multivitamin.