How to Keep Eyelashes Curled for 12 Hours

Adding a bit of heat to the curler makes your curl last longer.

Curling your eyelashes is a great way to emphasize your eyes by making them appear brighter and wider. Putting on eye makeup and curling your eyelashes is a simple routine to follow, but the trick in doing this successfully is curling your eyelashes so they stay beautifully curled all day long. For those with short, straight lashes, this can seem impossible, but there are known tips and tricks to getting the curl to last for 12 hours.

Things You'll Need

• Metal eyelash curler
• Hair dryer
• Mascara

Instructions

1. Begin with clean eyelashes, though you can have your eyeshadow and eyeliner on if you prefer.

2. Turn your hair dryer on low heat. Use your hair dryer to heat up the curling clamp on your metal eyelash curler for five seconds. Touch the eyelash curler to the inside of your wrist to make sure it is not too hot to use.

3. Bring the eyelash curler to your eyes to curl your lashes. Get the clamp as close to the base of your lashes as possible without pinching your eyelid. Squeeze the curler shut for two to three seconds then release.

4. Pull the curler out a few millimeters so the clamp is at the middle of your lashes. Squeeze the curler for two to three seconds then release. Repeat one more time with the curler closer to the tips of your lashes. This ensures the lash is curled in a smooth round shape instead of a sharp bent shape.

5. Apply mascara. Waterproof formulas are known for holding curl the best.

Tips & Warnings

• Some eyelash curlers are plastic. Plastic curlers work well in curling lashes, but don't heat as well as metal eyelash curlers. Metal eyelash curlers work best on lashes that are hard to curl.

References

• The Beauty Stop: Tip Stop - How to Keep Eyelashes Curled
• Beauty Advices: How To Curl Your Eyelashes Properly

Resources

• Allure Magazine: The New and Improved Eyelash Extensions
• Become Gorgeous: Curl Lashes Without Eyelash Curler