Introduction

If you were born with straight or limp lashes, grab an eyelash curler! This rather odd-looking beauty tool lifts lashes and opens up the eyes.

Step One
Apply eye shadow and eyeliner, allowing it to dry before curling your lashes. Mascara is always applied after curling the lashes to avoid lash breakage and smearing.

Step Two
Ensure that your lashes are clean and dry.

Step Three
Open the curler and place your upper lashes inside its mouth. Close your eye slightly, then open it; all of the lashes should move into the curler's mouth. Always hold the eyelash curler so that the mouth is parallel to your lashes.

Step Four
Move the curler closer to the eye until the tool comes to the base of the lashes, but not over the skin of the eyelid.

Step Five
Keep the eye open and slowly close the curler. Your eyelashes should fan out evenly across the upper bar. If at any time you feel pinching, readjust the curler.

Step Six
Hold the closed curler for a slow count of five, keeping your hand and face steady. Repeat for additional volume.

Step Seven
Repeat with the other eye.