Its def not as creepy as youd think. Its so worth the great lashes you get as a result.

I always hear different times for how long you should hold the curler... As few as 5 secs to as long as 15! I guess 10 is a good compromise.

It really doesn't work for me if I curl before mascara because the mascara seems to weigh down the curl...So I apply my mascara, let it dry then curl...However I hold the curling iron to my blow dryer on hot for a couple of seconds and then curl...It acts like a curling iron for your lashes and they stay curled all day!

Sorry, I meant hold the eyelash curler to the blowdryer!

I can't get my lashes on the outer ends of my eye (farthest from my nose) to curl! Tips?

I can't get my lashes on the outer ends of my eye (farthest from my nose) to curl! Tips?

how long does the curl last?

thanks so much for this Bella . I've always been afraid to use it, now definitely I'm gonna at least try

If you use the blowdryer, just check that it's not too hot. Learned that one the hard way.

I don't think the curl lasts long enough to justify it...maybe I'm doing something wrong. I bought a shu umera (sp?) one because I heard it's the best, and I still don't get very good results...

Hi Everyone,
Great comments. To answer mtx, the curl is set with mascara. I would apply one coat for a natural look and two for a dramatic look. It will hold all day!

To answer isahrangme, try curling your lashes in at least two sections. Place the curler as close as you can (just make sure you don't get your skin caught) to the base of your lashes, squeeze the curler a little bit harder and hold a few seconds longer than usual. If you still aren't getting the results you want, if the curler is metal, hold it under the hairdryer for a few seconds. Your lashes are made of hair so they will respond to heat - just be careful not to burn your eyes!

If your eyelash curls aren't holding all day, its possible that you're only getting mascara at the tips, and not down to the base, thus weighing down your curls. When you're applying the mascara, wiggle the brush gently from side to side. This helps to get the brush down to the base of your lashes. Also, I find that 1 coat works fine, and 2 kinda weights it down. Good luck!

I never found it scary, but pinching the skin does hurt. :/

I had to laugh when I read your post, smartypantssugar...I did the same thing once! Ouch!!

I own one of these; very useful

the best beauty tip i have ever received was to BLOW DRY your curler for about 30 seconds...make sure it's not too hot to burn your eyelids and then curl your eye lashes. it's seriously a wonder!

i was like 29 before i discovered the wonder of eyelash curlers
far too long i have found i don't even need mascara if i use one

I always feel like I get a weird crimp in my lashes, even if I hold for as little as a few seconds. Suggestions?

ace... try doing more than one curl on your lashes. If you have several "crimps" you don't really notice it, it just looks like one big curl.

Eyelash curlers never seem to do anything for me, I tried them twice over the years, and always ended up throwing them away. Now I am intrigued to try one again, but it sounds like I was doing everything right before...

oh yay I didn't really know how long and how many times I had to hold for so thanks for the tip!

Is the Shu eyelash curler really that much better than another brand? Please let me know. Thanks!

^YES. it's totally worth it.
i know you're supposed to replace yours every so often but i've had mine for 3 years (and i've replaced the pad continously) and it still works like new.

I use a combination of Shiseido eyelasher curler and my heated curler(s), those with two AAA batteries. There was a heated one sold in Wal-mart for less than $4 CND and it worked so well. I haven't replace my old heated curler. It still works like it's new and it have been used more than a year. It's a great investment, it's worth the money. Also I used the heating curler with bowdryer, I always somehow hurn myself, but not with a heated one (the battery ones)

I definitely don't curl for 10 seconds! I kinda squeeze for a half second or so and then move up the lash line pretty quickly. In my experience (and being an Asian girl), I've found that no matter what I do, the curl never holds for long unless I use waterproof mascara! Heat/curling mascaras/holding the squeeze are no help. Any other Asian ladies feel the same?

I am currently without ANY eyelash curler. I am going crazy, I need to buy a new one ASAP. It's weird having straight eyelashes, I look so much better with curled ones. I had to wear more eyeliner today because of it too. I love eyelashes curlers, heated ones too. Eyelashes are beautiful, & I'll never understand why some men have beautiful eyelashes that are long, thick and luscious, but I am stuck with skimpy ones : /

I think the lashes would be even more set if everyone applies clear mascara after curling. Cute and natural.

Isahrangme, I've heard that using a special curler really helps get those outer lashes (I have the exact same problem as you). I haven't tried this yet, but it's on my wishlist.....

Here is what I am considering buying:

http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P149100&categoryId=C8620&...

Has anyone tried detail curlers? Do they work?

I bought an eyelash curler a while ago and tried it, but really didn't see a difference. I'm gonna try it again. The one I have is Revlon and I got it at Walmart (maybe that's why I didn't see a difference?) Are there recommendations for the best curlers, or was I just not using the one I have correctly?

i have super stubborn eye lashes, and i've gone through tons of eyelash curlers.. right now i'm using sonia kushak's [sp?] eyelash curler that sells at target, and the price isn't too bad. but what i've found out is that mascara definitely makes a difference. if i get one that is too heavy, my lashes won't curl at all. so yah, if you have stubborn lashes like mine, keep in mind the eye lash curler as well as the mascara you use.

i have a new one, i'm not scared, but i can't keep my eyes open!

Seems like we are bringing back the old Eyelash Curlers. Thanks Bella for writing this seems we all needed this How to..something taken for granted is usually something that we all were wondering about.

That's helpful. However I'm still stuck because my eyelashes just don't curl! I try holding the curler for a really long time and going really slowly but it still doesn't work. Am I doing this wrong? My friend said that maybe my eyelashes just don't curl--is that natural??

i can't live without my eyelash curler! it makes the eyes open up so much more, then added with mascara, ahhmazing. it's important to hold your blow dryer to the wax piece on the curler to make it actually curl your lashes.

shu uemera makes a mini eyelash curler for those lashes that you can't get.. I don't know if it's available stateside, but it certainly is available in Asia.