The history of enhanced eyelashes dates back as early as 2500 B.C. during the time of the Egyptians, where ointments and brushes were used to achieve fluttery fanned-out lash looks.
The Lash Industry is Born
1902–1911: The First Known Patent of Artificial Lashes
And now, for some more sophisticated lash technology, we invite you into the 20th century. In 1902, Karl Nessler, a famous hairdresser from England, created a patented process for making and weaving artificial eyelashes. Anna Taylor, a woman from Canada, soon followed when she created the first patent for artificial lashes in 1911. She did this by developing a crescent of fabric material with tiny hairs attached to it.
Slowly but surely, the lash industry was born!
1916 + Old Hollywood
D.W. Griffith, a Hollywood film producer, became an eyelash pioneer during movie shoots in 1916. It was while watching outtakes he noticed something was missing on silent film actress, Seena Owen. You guessed it—beautiful, feminine eyelashes!
Griffith’s solution was to transform Owen’s eyelashes. The film’s resident wigmaker was commissioned to create lash extensions by gluing a mix of human hair and gauze onto Owen’s lash line for the film.
The owner of The Scarlett Lash, Natasha, has a personal relationship with eyelashes. She loves eyelash strips for their convenience and feminine look. She wanted to share her personal favorites with everyone who loves accentuating their eyes as much as she does.