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In order to curl eyelashes, you can use the following methods:
Ordinary eyelash curlers (+heated with a hair dryer).
Battery operated curler with heating element.
Curler for curling eyelashes.
Mascara + extra support.
Warm teaspoon.
Let’s look at how to curl eyelashes with all these devices.
How to curl eyelashes with special tweezers
An eyelash curler is an absolute must-have in any modern woman’s arsenal. They can be used every day or as needed – gathering for special occasions. They do not take up much space in a cosmetic bag and have practically no expiration date.
Special eyelash curlers can be bought at any cosmetics store. The price range for such devices is wide – from hundreds of rubles for a No name product or the Oriflame brand, up to 2000 rubles for products from brands such as Shu Uemura, NYX, MAC, Zinger, etc.
What do these forceps look like? In most cases, they have a design that closely resembles that of regular nail scissors. That is, they look like two metal strips fastened in the middle with finger rings on one side. At the second end, instead of blades, there are curved plates that are perpendicular to the base, repeating the shape and bend of the eyelash row. These records are necessarily equipped with soft inserts made of silicone or rubber. By clamping the eyelashes between the plates and squeezing the latter, you twist the hairs, and the silicone gaskets do not allow the plates to make too sharp a crease, injure the eyelashes or even “bite” the hairs.
Benefits of the classic eyelash curler:
Despite the intimidating appearance of the tool, which looks like an instrument of torture, it cannot cause any harm to the eyelashes (subject to the instructions for use). If the silicone tab is present and it has not deformed, then even relatively strong pressure is safe for the hairs.
Different prices – you can find tongs for any budget. As well as the durability of the tool, which in most cases does not depend on the price. Having bought forceps 1 time, you will use them for several years, especially if it is possible to change silicone tabs.
Versatility and ease of use. The curling iron can be used anywhere and anytime to curl your lashes in 2 to 5 minutes.
Improving the effectiveness of decorative cosmetics, saving on the purchase of expensive mascaras with a wow effect. The post-mascara curler will help make the look more expressive, but they can also be used on “naked” cilia, the result will still be great, even if you have straight, looking at the floor or coarse, very thick hairs.
If you bought eyelash curlers, it is important to learn how to use them correctly. The sequence of actions is as follows:
If you plan to do eye makeup, apply all the necessary decorative cosmetics – primer, shadows, eyeliner. Before curling, you can use mascara in one layer. Some users advise applying mascara after curling, but by first applying mascara, you will get a more lasting result. If you do not want to perform a make-up of the eyelids, we skip this item.
Take the forceps in your working hand, place your thumb and forefinger in the rings, position your hand parallel to the face, holding the brush freely without twisting it.
Spread the plates of the tweezers so wide that the entire upper lash row can easily pass through the opening.
Without closing your eyes, clamp the eyelash hairs with the plates of forceps, grabbing them as close to the growth line as possible. If there is cosmetics on the eyelids, in particular eyeliner, make sure that the details of the tool do not touch the skin, otherwise the make-up may be smeared.
Keep the forceps plates closed for several minutes. The pressure should not be strong, you should not experience discomfort, and the hairs should not bend at a right angle.
After curling, you can evaluate the result, if the effect is not pronounced enough, apply a second layer of mascara to the cilia and / or repeat the procedure. Mascara, even the simplest, perfectly fixes the shape and curve of the eyelashes, but it is important not to overdo it with cosmetics so that the makeup does not look too extravagant. After that, you can carry out the procedure on the cilia of the second eyelid.
You can increase the effectiveness of classic tweezers and curl your eyelashes for a longer period with a simple life hack. Heat the tips of the tool with a hair dryer or hot water. Make sure that the metal does not burn the skin, and also that the silicone tab does not begin to deform from exposure to high temperature. After heating the forceps, the sequence of actions that allow you to curl your eyelashes remains the same.
How to curl eyelashes with an electric curler or curling iron
Electric tongs (curler, curling iron) are a modified analogue of conventional eyelash curlers. Such a tool has its own characteristics, advantages and disadvantages:
Usually higher cost.
Battery operated, no electrical connection required.
Most models have several heating modes.
Compact size, no bulky handles, shape like a standard mascara tube. Such a tool is very convenient to carry in your purse or cosmetic bag.
There are no silicone tabs that need to be updated periodically.
Nippers allow you to curl the most naughty hairs, thick and dense.
There are no plates that can break hairs when pressed hard.
Rapid heating to a working, safe for eyelashes, skin and mucous temperature of 40-50 degrees.
The tool can be used to curl eyelashes on both the upper and lower eyelids.
The tool can be used to curl natural, false and extended eyelashes.
The tool is not recommended to be used on a regular basis, since it is still a heat wave, which is not useful for hair shafts in one way or another.
How to use an electric curler? There is nothing complicated here. First you need to make up your eyelids (if you want to do this makeup), but you should not use mascara at this stage. Since under the influence of heat it will soften and can clog the “bristle” of the tool, stick to the heating element. After that, you need to turn on the power of the curler and start twisting the hairs, running along their entire length from roots to tips. Imagine that you are painting your eyelashes with mascara – the process of curling is similar. Once you have achieved the desired effect, apply brasmatik to consolidate the result, but you can safely do without it.
Also on sale there are not only electric heated curlers, but also mini-curlers for eyelashes. Such devices work similarly to thermo-curlers, the differences are only in the shape of the tip. The curling iron looks exactly like a device for forming curls on the head – at the end there is a heating base and a panel that presses the cilia, only the tool has a miniature size.
How to curl your eyelashes with mini curlers
A great, most effective way to curl your lashes and get long-lasting results is to use curlers or small bobbins. Such accessories are used in the biowave procedure, after which the desired bend is maintained until the moment of natural hair loss – for 1,5-2,5 months.
Applicators and composition that allow you to curl cilia can be bought at any cosmetics store, both in stationary and in MI. The curlers themselves are reusable, made of silicone, have different sizes and do not cost much – about 50 rubles.
How to curl eyelashes with silicone mini bobbins:
The lower eyelid and the hairs growing on it are separated from the upper eyelashes using a special hydrogel pad.
The upper eyelids and eyelashes are cleaned and degreased using a harmless cosmetic product.
Mini curlers are fixed on the upper eyelid with a special glue.
The upper lashes are superimposed on the curlers and carefully, evenly distributed using a professional applicator or a clean mascara brush.
A safe glue and a special bio-composition are applied to the eyelashes, after which you need to wait about 15 minutes.
A fixative is applied to the eyelashes, which will fix the result of the biowave.
At the end of the cosmetic procedure, the silicone rollers are removed, the skin of the eyelids is cleaned and treated with cosmetic oil. Curlers can be used an unlimited number of times in the future, as long as they hold their shape and allow you to get the desired curl of the hairs.
How to curl eyelashes with ordinary decorative mascara
If you have nothing but ordinary mascara in your arsenal, and you need to curl your eyelashes “right now”, there is no time for shopping, try the following method:
Make up the eyelids according to the desired make-up technique, if necessary.
Cover your lashes with whatever mascara you have on hand, but it’s best to use a silicone-based, waterproof mascara. Try to make twisting movements with the bristles, moving it not towards the temple, but straight up.
While the mascara has not yet had time to dry, bring a cotton swab or any other straight object to the base of the ciliary row that can “support” the cilia at the base, forming a bend.
Hold the object strictly horizontally for several minutes until the mascara is completely dry, fixing the curl.
Such a perm will not last more than 2-3 hours, but the method can help out in an emergency when you need to look great and make a favorable impression on others.
How to Curl Eyelashes with a Heated Teaspoon
Curling eyelashes with a warm teaspoon is not difficult, there are two options for performing such a manipulation:
Heat the appliance with a hair dryer or in hot water to such a temperature that it feels warm on contact with the skin, but there is no burning sensation. Close your eye, put a spoon with one edge to the eyelashes on the upper eyelid, approximately in the middle of their length. The spoon should fit snugly against the skin, its size is such that the entire upper eyelid and eye can freely fit into the recess. Let the device cool down completely.
Heat the spoon as described in the first paragraph, press its curved surface on the eyelashes at the base of the growth and hold until the metal has completely cooled. If necessary, repeat the procedure several times.
In the case of a spoon, only clean eyelashes can be curled without mascara, and there should also be no cosmetics on the eyelids. It will be possible to finish the make-up of the eyes after the curling procedure.
Attention! This material is subjective, is not an advertisement and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.