There’s nothing quite like the appearance of curled eyelashes — especially as a starting point to a dramatic, fanned-out lash look. But if curling eyelashes isn’t as easy as putting on your favorite mascara, then it’s time to add an eyelash curler to your makeup bag.
We know what you may be thinking: It’s an old, well-known tool you haven’t invested in for a reason. But eyelash curlers really make a difference for your lashes — it’s all about knowing the proper way to use one.
The thing is, if you’ve never learned how to use an eyelash curler before, you may not be sure how to make it a part of your daily makeup look. You may have even heard rumors about how lash curlers can damage or harm your lashes — but we all know how reliable rumors are. And if you’re just learning how to apply eye makeup, you’ll soon find out that a curler is a must-have.
Luckily, a lash curler is actually pretty easy to use. Below, we’re spilling trade secrets on how to curl eyelashes and upgrade your eye makeup routine.
Are Eyelash Curlers Bad?
An eyelash curler is an effective tool for giving you a lifted and curled lash look that can be enhanced by mascara. There’s no such thing as a bad-acting eyelash curler (in the context that they mistreat your lashes), there are just bad practices and techniques for using them.
If you’re not using your eyelash curler the right way or under the right conditions or you use a dirty lash curler, there could be negative consequences (we’re looking at your eye infections). But overall, eyelash curlers aren’t bad for your lashes.
The Right Way to Use an Eyelash Curler
Get the dramatic lashes of your dreams with these tips on how to use an eyelash curler the right way, and mimic what the pros do.
- Always Use a Clean Tool
Eyelash curlers need to be cleaned, just like your makeup brushes do. Neglecting to clean your curler can lead to an eye infection — so make sure to add your eyelash curler to your list of makeup tools that are due for a cleaning. You can simply wash it with soap and water, or waterproof makeup cleanser, for a clean, blank slate.
- Curl Your Lashes Before Mascara
Do you use an eyelash curler before or after mascara? Well, you should always curl your lashes prior to applying mascara — not after. Not only can working in the opposite order lead to a dirty lash curler, but curling after can actually crack your lashes in the process since mascara makes your lashes stiffer. This is why eyelash curlers can sometimes get the rep for being bad for your lashes. It’s not the curler, it’s how you’re using it.
- Don’t Forget to Curl Upward
A lot of the time, people forget to clamp their lash curler over their lashes and to gradually work the curler upward, but you don’t want to skip this step. Doing this will give your lashes an instant lash lift along with some curl — not to mention it will keep your eyelashes curled for longer.
- Don’t Keep the Same Curler Forever
Generally, lash curlers aren’t the type of product you can keep forever and never replace. Over time, the pads that help curl your lashes wear out, and you’ll notice your curl isn’t quite as nice. You can buy replacement pads for some eyelash curlers, which lets you keep your curler for the long haul, but others might require buying a whole new lash curler altogether.
Does Curling Your Eyelashes Damage Them?
Using an eyelash curler shouldn’t damage your eyelashes as long as you’re doing it the right way. If you’re using a heated eyelash curler and leaving it on too long then you could potentially cause heat damage to your fringe. Follow the instructions for temperature control and don’t overdo it and you won’t need to worry that you’ll lose your lashes in an attempt to make them curled and lifted.
Via: Lorealparisusa.com
