The lash curler has been a part of a woman’s make up arsenal for decades. I remember attempting to figure out my mother’s on my eyelashes when I was about 6 years old (I think I pinched and bruised my eyelid.) Children even know it as “Mommy’s tool.” Young ladies, carry it almost as a badge of honor, as it somehow symbolizes the progression in their beauty knowledge. What is it about the mysteries of the lash curler, and is it necessary?
I get a lot of emails from readers on whether I am big into curling the eyelashes. My truth: not really. I do bring a lash curler with me in the bowels of my kit at all times, but I have not found it necessary for all my make up applications. Could it be that I’ve been blessed with clients who have really beautifully curled lashes? Maybe, but I doubt it.
There are a lot of women I’ve come across who cannot live without it – nothing wrong with that. I personally use the natural bend of a model or of a client’s lashes to my advantage. I always assess the need, especially in a situation wherein I know I will be using false eyelashes. I have found that it does not ‘take away’ from the final look if I don’t curl the lashes.
I have had clients and worked on models who have ‘stick-straight-looking-down-to-the-ground lashes’, and yes, they definitely always need to be curled. There are also women I know who can totally rock their beautiful faces by simply curling their lashes, applying some lipbalm and are good to go… most of us, not so lucky.
When it comes to curling your lashes, ladies take heed!
A lot of women curl their lashes so hard, it puts a “fold” onto their already naturally curled lashes. I’ve seen those horizontal lines that create a 90 degree angle on them! The lashes end up standing up like unusual soldiers horizontally along their lid. Not pretty.
If you have stick straight lashes, curl them… gently. There is no need to squeeze the tip as if your yanking something out with a pair of pliers!
Curl your lashes, use a firm but gentle grip before applying mascara. Start close to the base and squeeze for 5-10 seconds, follow by slowly moving towards the center of the lashes and apply a firm squeeze for another 5 seconds.
If you curl after mascara application, there’s potential for breaking off your lashes. It causes build up and texture on the base of the lash curler and subsequently will cause your tool to continue to pull out your lashes.
Replace the band that comes with your lash curler regularly. I’ve seen lash curlers that are loaded with old mascara gunk on them and almost look rusty… it’s gross. Do the change every other month, if you’re good about not curling after mascara application, you can go much longer than that.
Curl. Apply Mascara. Apply false lashes. It keeps the integrity of the false eyelashes that way. (More on that on my false eyelashes blog)
Heated lash curlers? Yes! They do work. It takes some patience but I’ve come to appreciate its technology. It will not burn your eye. Its a tiny AAA battery and only warms the tool. It takes some getting used to and the best part is you get more control on the kind of bend you need.
Try this!
Blinc Heated Lash Curler
Make up your mind to be kind to your lashes… they are beautiful gifts. Don’t ignore them, but don’t be hard on them either. Keep batting those lashes and stay tuned for another round of Make Up Your Mind: Lash Talk!
