How To Curl Your Eyelashes

  • December 5, 2007
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Eyelash curlers might look like a tiny torture devices, but they’re here to help! Learn how to use one correctly, and you’ll see things with a fresh set of eyes.

You Will Need

  • A mirror
  • And an eyelash curler
  • A pencil or liquid eyeliner
  • Some eye shadow
  • A metal spoon
  • And a blow-dryer
How To Curl Your Eyelashes: Dry lashes, open eyes

Step 1: Dry lashes, open eyes

Make sure that your eyelashes are dry and your eyes are open.

If you are also going to wear eyeliner and eye shadow, apply them before curling your lashes.

How To Curl Your Eyelashes: Position curler

Step 2: Position curler

Open the curler and position it over your upper lashes as close to your upper eyelid as possible without touching the skin.

How To Curl Your Eyelashes: Pump curler

Step 3: Pump curler

Close the curler, pumping it gently two or three times, moving your wrist in an upward motion. This movement of your wrist will curl the lashes. Remember to keep your eyes open.

How To Curl Your Eyelashes: Release curler

Step 4: Release curler

Release the curler and remove it from your eye. Things are looking up!

The first eyelash curler, Kurlash, was invented in 1923—despite being expensive and hard to use, it was a huge success.

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Comments (2)

BScott

Bravo!

over 3 years ago by BScott

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alirules714

also whats handy is to blow hot air with a hair dryer on to the rubber part of the eye lash curler before using it. but be carefull not to scald ur eye this can be dangerous and painfull lol.. works wonders though holds the curl for aaages even to the next day after youve washed ur eyes.

over 2 years ago by alirules714

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