Use a metal curler rather than a plastic or rubber one. A high quality curler will be made of sturdy metal with rubber pads on the clamps. Plastic or rubber curlers don’t get a good enough grip to curl eyelashes well. These also break more easily. Even some metal curlers can be flimsy. Cheaper products won’t last as long. Good brands of curlers include Shiseido, Shu Uemura, or Tarte. Whatever brand you choose, make sure your eyelash curler is clean before use.
Some people recommend heating the curler with a hair dryer ahead of time. However, you should avoid doing this. A hot eyelash curler can sting or burn sensitive skin around the eyes. There really isn’t much benefit to heating the curler. You can get the same effects without doing so.
Get as much of the lashes as you can between the clamps, getting down to the base of each eyelash. Don’t get to close to your skin or you will pinch yourself. If you have lots of eyelashes already, you might have to do this in sections.
Hold the curler shut for 20-30 seconds. If your lashes are really straight, aim for 45 seconds to a minute. [1] X Research source Christin Birckhead. Makeup artist. Personal interview. 8 May 2020. Take care not to squeeze your skin. Make sure you are getting the clamp as close to the base of the lashes as possible.
Start with the base of the lashes, taking care not to pinch the skin. Repeat this with the middle portion of the lashes. Curl the lashes one last time at the tips to put the final curl on them.
With this look, your lashes will look very natural but slightly thicker and fuller than normal. This can help you achieve a fuller, thicker lash line without using makeup. This can be especially helpful if you have an allergy or sensitivity to eye makeup.
Clean your eyelid and lashes, making sure they are free of any debris or dead skin. Apply a thin coat of vaseline to your lashline along the eyelid using a q-tip. You can also put some vaseline between your thumb and forefinger and apply it to the ends of your lashes. Use your eyelash curler as directed to curl the lashes. Both the curler and the vaseline will help your lashes look longer and thicker. You can also use lash primer on your lashes. It will help lift and curl your lashes, even if you aren’t using an eyelash curler. [3] X Research source Christin Birckhead. Makeup artist. Personal interview. 8 May 2020.
Do the bottom lashes. Try holding a spoon under your eye lashes to prevent mascara from getting on your skin. [4] X Research source To get a fuller look, dust some baby powder over your eyelashes between coats of mascara. [5] X Research source
First, curl your eyelashes. Start at the base of your lashes and curl in three sections: the middle and both sides of the eye. Apply a coat of black mascara. Let this dry. Apply a coat of glitter mascara, such as E. L. F. glitter mascara. You can use two coats of the glitter mascara for a subtle look, but up to 4-5 coats can be used for bright flashy eyelashes.
