2:11 pm
12/12
How to Curl Hard-to-Curl Eyelashes
Call it a blessing or a curse but I was born with some thick, long eyelashes. I know that sounds like a dream come true, and it would be if they weren’t also straighter than straight. Yes, for the longest time, I’ve just let them be themselves, cascading downward at all times. I felt there was no hope until recently when I decided to do some research and experimentation.
Here’s what I tried this weekend, and it worked:
- Set Your Lashes with Mascara - Okay, so I know everyone always says not to do this because your lashes might get stuck and pulled from the root, but if you’re careful, it shouldn’t be a problem. Plus, if your lashes are as hard to curl as mine, then they will laugh in the face of your silly beauty tools if they’re not set first.
- Heat the Eyelash Curler - Ah, yes, this is a well-known trick. Just blast some warm air from your blowdryer onto your curler. Of course, since you’re going to used it near your eyes, make sure it’s not ridiculously hot.
- Clamp Down Near the Root First - If your lashes are crazy long, there will be a two-clamp process for each lash. Start close to your eyelid first and clamp down for a good 5 seconds. Now, they are probably standing straight up. So, go down a bit and repeat the process.
- Use an Eyelash Comb - Declump any mascara clumps with a handy dandy eyelash comb.
Take your time, be careful, and good luck!
