As the developer of hair transplant technology (i.e. Dr.UGraft ™) which can safely harvest any type of hair, I’ve often been asked if pubic hair can be an option for placement in various areas of the body. The answer, of course, is yes. And surprisingly, one of the regions that has been requested is the lash line. Public hair can be repurposed as new forms of eyelashes. The procedure that we offer specifically for this purpose is the Vee-Lashe ™ eyelash transplant.
The Historical and Timeless Significance of the Eyelashes
Humans have placed special emphasis on beautifying the eyelashes since ancient times. The early Egyptians and Romans used to darken their lashes using coal and other blackening powders (e.g. burnt cork). Queen Victoria’s perfumer, Eugene Rimmel created mascara using Vaseline and coal dust.
In 1985, researchers came up with the insight that eyelashes create a more “babyface” appearance through the look of wide, gazing eyes. As a type of psychological trigger, this helps elicit emotions of affection from other people.
In 2018, Google Trends revealed that the top three beauty questions asked all had to do with eyelashes, namely how to apply magnetic lashes, what a lash lift actually is and how to remove individual eyelashes.
According to writer, Jennifer Nied, the “eyes may be the windows to the soul, but eyelashes are the gatekeepers, the curtains and so much more.”
The Vee-Lashe ™ Procedure — Why Pubic Hair for the Eyelashes?
The advent of the Vee-Lashe ™ procedure is due to the features and capabilities of Dr.UGraft ™ punch technology which can turn pubic hair follicles into eyelash transplant grafts. Many people are probably asking themselves, why pubic hair for longer lashes? And the answer to this question is, why not? Unlike the ongoing use of eyelash extensions and false lash strips which can permanently damage one’s own lash hairs or cause infections, the insertion of pubic hair follicles (by an experienced surgeon) does not incur dangerous or detrimental risks. And if a patient specifically chooses pubic hair for their eyelashes, this can now be feasibly accomplished.