Tips for Using an Eyelash Curler

Long eyelashes make the eyes appear brighter and much wider. Many women are gifted with thick eyelashes, while some do have sparsely grown, short lashes. This is where fake or false eyelashes come to the picture in eye makeup. Though these false lashes are considered a perfect cosmetic item for women having naturally thin lashes, applying them is not so easy and convenient. A better alternative to make the lashes look longer and beautiful is using an eyelash curler.

An eyelash curler is a metal or plastic cosmetic tool, having a vise-like gripper and finger loops. The curved gripper is used to hold the lashes, while shaping them. A cushion or silicone, lines the base of the gripper for protecting the lashes from breakage. Thus, with an eyelash curler, the lashes are induced to lift by applying gentle pressure. Since you are not attaching any foreign object to the skin, it is a much safer and comfortable choice to using fake eyelashes. In this article, we will discuss the basics of eyelash curler, tips for using an eyelash curler.

How to Use an Eyelash Curler?

We all agreed that perfectly curled eyelashes defines the shape and beauty of eyes. Even if you have straight and short lashes, you can use a curler to make the best out of them. But to flaunt that dramatic look, you should be aware about selecting an eyelash curler and correct ways of using it. With so many options of eyelash curler brands in the cosmetic store, choosing the best one is not an easy task. Refer to the useful tips mentioned below to get an idea on buying, using and maintaining eyelash curler:

Selecting an Eyelash Curler
Curling lashes properly, depends on the quality of curler you have opted and the directions of usage. Though costly branded ones do the best job of lifting lashes, the regular inexpensive curlers are not so bad. Hence, it is not always mandatory to spend much on buying eyelash curler. While purchasing it, make sure you check for intact cushion and curve angle of the gripper.

Applying Mascara before Curling
Whether to apply mascara before using eyelash curler or not is up to you. While most manufacturers prescribe using it without any eye makeup, some women prefer using eye shadow and mascara before curling to have long-lasting upward curled lashes. The only thing with applying mascara prior to curling eyelashes is to spend time in cleaning the tool after usage.

Preparing for Eyelash Curling
As per your choice, clean and prepare your eyelashes (applying eye shadow, liner, mascara, etc.). Wait till your eye makeup dries completely. Ensure that the curler is also clean and dry. Hold it in the same way as you do with scissors. Then open the gripper wide and now, you are ready to curl your lashes.

Curling Eyelashes
While retaining the wide position of the gripper, place the upper lashes in the mouth of eyelash curler. Gently close your eyes and open them, so that all the lashes are positioned parallel to the clamps. Then, adjust the curler to the base of the lashes (near the eyelid but not over it). Keeping your eyes open, close the gripper and retain it in the same position for a few seconds. Lastly, open the curler and remove it. Follow the same steps for curling lashes of the other eye.

With practice, you will find it very easy to use eyelash curler. Follow these tips properly and nothing can stop you from flaunting beautifully curled lashes. Coming to longevity of an eyelash curler, it will not last for a lifetime. But with correct maintenance, you can increase its durability. Do not forget to wipe of the cushion, after every use, with a dry tissue paper. If you notice the cushion is no longer firm, you can think of replacing it or buying a new curler.