Thick and voluminous eyelashes are the desire of every woman. By using an eyelash curler you will be able to make your lashes appear longer, fuller and more volumized. An eyelash curler is a metallic beauty tool equipped with a forceps and a spring mechanism; the pliers tighten on the lashes favoring an upward curl. The secret lies in buying a quality eyelash curler. After curling your lashes, you can use make-up to achieve almost any look.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Curl the Lashes
Step 1. Purchase a quality eyelash curler
There are many brands, but some are better than others.
- Instead of a plastic or rubber eyelash curler, choose a metal one.
- A high-quality eyelash curler is made of sturdy metal and a good rubber pad on the caliper.
- Plastic or rubber eyelash curlers do not provide enough grip to effectively curl lashes. They also break very easily.
- Even some metal eyelash curlers can be too fragile. Cheaper products tend not to last long.
- Some good brands include Shiseido, Shu Uemura, and Tarte.
- Whichever cosmetic brand you choose, make sure your curler is clean before use.
Step 2. Place the curler on the eye
You may initially be bothered by the cold of metal, but you will get used to it over time.
- Although some people recommend heating the curler with the hair dryer before use, this is a practice that should be avoided.
- A hot eyelash curler can irritate or burn the highly sensitive skin around the eyes.
- The benefits of a hot eyelash curler are almost imperceptible. You can achieve the same effect with a cool tool.
Step 3. Open the eyelash curler pliers
At this point you have to insert the lashes between the two parts that compose it.
- Try to enclose as much of the lashes as possible, and reach them at the base.
- Do not bring the forceps too close to the eyelid, otherwise you risk pinching the skin.
- If you have a very large eye, you will need to proceed in sections, or prefer a very wide opening eyelash curler.
Step 4. Tighten the tweezers on the lashes
Keep the caliper tightened for 3 seconds.
- Do not press the forceps on the lashes for more than 3 seconds, otherwise they will be curled instead of curled.
- Be careful not to pinch your skin.
- Make sure the forceps are positioned as close to the lashline as possible.
Step 5. Curl the lashes in 3 sections
You will be sure not to exclude any of them, obtaining an ideally thick and volumized result.
- Start at the base of the lashes, being careful not to risk pinching the skin of the eyelids as well.
- Repeat in the middle portion.
- Curl your lashes one last time by moving towards the tips to complete the curl.
Method 2 of 2: Get Different Effects
Step 1. Curl your lashes following the first method
For a natural look it will not be necessary to make up them.
- With this method your lashes will appear more voluminous and fuller than normal, albeit with a very natural look.
- You will thus be able to show off a higher rhyme with a fuller and more volumized look, even without using any make-up product.
- This solution is particularly suitable for those who suffer from allergies or intolerances to cosmetics.
Step 2. Apply petroleum jelly to your lashes
They will appear as if wet with dew.
- Clean your eyelids and lashes, making sure they are free of any impurities or dead skin cells.
- Using a cotton swab, apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to the rhyme along the eyelid.
- Put some petroleum jelly between your thumb and forefinger and apply it to the tips of your lashes.
- Use the curler as explained above. Both the curler and petroleum jelly will help make your lashes appear longer and thicker.
Step 3. Before and after using the eyelash curler, apply mascara
You will get an intense and impactful look.
- Take the mascara brush and apply the product on the lashes.
- Start at the base of the lashes and move the brush towards the tips.
- Repeat on the lower rim lashes. To avoid staining the skin underneath, you can place a teaspoon under the lashes.
- Wait a few tens of seconds for the mascara to dry completely.
- Curl your lashes using the eyelash curler as indicated above.
- After curling them, apply the mascara again 1 or 2 times.
- For an even fuller look, dust your lashes with a small amount of talcum powder between mascara applications. <Refhttps://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/advice/a6990/eyelash- mascara-hacks /
Step 4. If you don't want to go unnoticed, after using the curler and applying a black mascara, apply a glitter one
- First of all, curl your lashes. Start at the base and fold them into three sections: middle and on both sides of the eyes.
- Apply a coat of black mascara. Let it dry.
- Apply a layer of glitter mascara, like Kiko's.
- For a slightly hinted shimmer you can make two applications of glitter mascara, while for a really bright look you can opt for 4 or 5 coats of glitter.
Step 5. Finished
Advice
- Metal eyelash curlers give better results than plastic ones.
- The eyelash curler tong tends to get very dirty and can cause unwanted lumps to appear on your lashes, so be sure to clean it regularly.
- Curl your lashes even before putting on mascara!
- Buy premium quality mascara. Usually cheap ones contain chemicals that damage lashes and make them brittle.
- Using the eyelash curler after applying the mascara, the lashes may stick a little to the forceps, but don't worry, you won't risk plucking them.
