- An eyelash curler is a tool used on the lashes of the upper eyelids so that they point upwards instead of straight ahead or downwards. Learning how to use one can help make your eyes seem more awake and wide open, which results in a younger and fresher appearance. If you have down-turned eyes or worry that you look tired and haggard, an eyelash curler just might be a quick and effortless solution to your dilemma.
- Those with very straight lashes may want to take advantage of what an eyelash curler has to offer prior to considering riskier procedures involving chemicals that cause blindness. Used in conjunction with a lengthening or curling mascara, a lash curler can make a considerable difference. Even Asian lashes, which are generally without curl, lift with proper use. Pack an eyelash curler in your purse or touch-up bag -- one of the effective steps you can take to look refreshed in the middle of a hectic day is to use it.
- Lash curlers come in the metal, plastic and heated varieties. Metal ones seal curl in better than those made of plastic. The heated kind is battery-operated with an on-and-off switch, and it works in the same way a curling iron modifies the hair shaft. If you have a metal eyelash curler that you are perfectly satisfied with, try heating it with a hairdryer for longer-lasting curl. Turn the hairdryer's settings to "low heat" and blast the air onto your lash curler for only five seconds. Check that the curler is merely warm and not hot before putting it anywhere near your eyes as you do not want to burn yourself.
- If you find that an eyelash curler does not give you the results you desire -- for instance, your lashes are short so they are still barely noticeable even after you've curled them -- consider experimenting with false eyelashes. After using the eyelash curler, adhere strip or individual cluster lashes to your top lash line. Finish by applying mascara on both the false lashes and your natural ones to add extra drama and help unify them. The brand of lash curler you use can also make a difference in the results you get. If you read the consumer reviews on eyelash curlers, you will observe that users do have brand preferences even though lash curlers might seem to all look the same.
- Take care that you do not get the skin of your eyelid caught in the lash curler when you clamp down on your lashes. This can be painful, since the eye is an especially sensitive body part. Also, be extra mindful that you release your lashes prior to pulling the curler away. Neglecting to free the hairs first will tear a clump of your eyelashes out. As to whether it is safe to use an eyelash curler after mascara has already been applied, ideally you should curl your lashes when they are clean and dry. Using the curler on lashes that have been freshly mascaraed gets them stuck on the apparatus, inviting an accident where they can get pulled out rather suddenly.
