Would it hurt if you got your eyelashes cut off

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the potential pain associated with cutting or removing eyelashes, exploring whether they are similar to other types of hair in terms of sensation and the implications of their removal. The scope includes conceptual considerations about hair, bodily control, and the function of eyelashes.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that cutting eyelashes would not be painful since they are similar to other hair, which is composed of dead skin cells and lacks nerves.
  • One participant notes that cutting eyelashes down to the base could lead to discomfort if the stubble irritates the skin, drawing a parallel to the sensation experienced after shaving.
  • Another participant questions the safety of removing eyelashes due to their proximity to the eyes, indicating a concern for potential harm.
  • There is a discussion about the functional role of eyelashes in protecting the eyes from debris, with one participant expressing skepticism about the need to remove them.
  • A participant shares personal thoughts about body hair control and anxiety, leading to a consideration of removing all body hair, including eyelashes, without fully understanding the consequences.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the pain associated with cutting eyelashes, with some asserting it would not hurt while others raise concerns about irritation and safety. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the implications and motivations for eyelash removal.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not reach a consensus on the pain associated with eyelash removal or the necessity of eyelashes, and the discussion includes personal experiences and varying levels of concern about safety and bodily control.

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Hey would it hurt if you got your eyelashes cut off or separated from you in some other way? They're just like any other hair, so it wouldn't hurt if they were cut off/separated from you right?
 
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Actually, eyelashes fall out all the time. They are hair- basically dead skin cells- there are no nerves in eyelashes.
 
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Hey would it hurt if you got your eyelashes cut off or separated from you in some other way? They're just like any other hair, so it wouldn't hurt if they were cut off/separated from you right?

Well, you could cut them down to the base and when it's that short if per say your rubbed your eye the base would push in your skin, causing some minor discomfort. Think when you shave and the stubble is coming back it will itch and put some pain on you if pushed in.

Then there is the growing back part, as it regenerates it's going to get irritable for a area generally untouched. :)
 
How could you safely remove eyelashes though?

I mean they're pretty close to your eyes
 
Why would you want to remove eyelashes? They do have a function to help catch debris before it gets into your eyes. Like any hair though, cutting them would not be in any way painful, but plucking would (and the following irritation would probably be much worse on a tender bit of skin like the eyelid). I wouldn't recommend it though, as you wouldn't want to chance getting sharp enough to cut them that close to your eyes.
 
Well I was thinking that...

I feel like I can't always completely control the hair on my body...

Then I thought I could just get rid of all the hair on my body, and get rid of the need to control it/stress, without any consequences but I'm a bit obsessive-compulsive/have anxiety so I went as far as to start thinking about eyelashes, since eyelashes are hair
 
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