Eyelash curling: Before or after mascara?

[HAIRapy]

I've seen it done both ways. Which is the right way? I have lashes that sometimes turn upside down and poke me in my eyes so I need help (handi-lashes, I know :lo:). When I use mascara without curling them, I have a few lashes that stick straight out or are curled upside down. I'm trying to get the technique down. How do you curl them, before or after you apply your mascara?

[lovinmylocs]

Before mascara. If you did it before it's like putting hairspray on your hair and then combing it. Not good for the hair.

[ccd]

I've seen it done both ways. Which is the right way? I have lashes that sometimes turn upside down and poke me in my eyes so I need help (handi-lashes, I know :lo:). When I use mascara without curling them, I have a few lashes that stick straight out or are curled upside down. I'm trying to get the technique down. How do you curl them, before or after you apply your mascara?

:lachen: I have the same problem....I thought it was just me.....well not really but you know what I mean.

What has helped me is to comb my lashes first then curl them ;for me as close to the base as possible; because my lashes are rather curled anyway, I find the lash curler at the base really opens my eyes up ALoT..... then mascara ( my new favorite Sheishedo's .....damn I can't spell right now ) it makes my lashes soooooo long I love it!!!

[1QTPie]

Before. I would hate to break my lashes off. my curler is excellent, it curls my lashes very very well.

[HAIRapy]

:lachen: I have the same problem....I thought it was just me.....well not really but you know what I mean.

What has helped me is to comb my lashes first then curl them ;for me as close to the base as possible; because my lashes are rather curled anyway, I find the lash curler at the base really opens my eyes up ALoT..... then mascara ( my new favorite Sheishedo's .....damn I can't spell right now ) it makes my lashes soooooo long I love it!!!

Is that your fav mascara or brand of eyelash curler?

[HAIRapy]

Before. I would hate to break my lashes off. my curler is excellent, it curls my lashes very very well.

What kind of curler do you use?

[awhyley]

I have to concur with before, after is just too messy. (I too have the unruly eyelashes.)

[ccd]

Is that your fav mascara or brand of eyelash curler?


Mascara, http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P173724&shouldPaginate=true&categoryId=5337 it was a gift! I trully didn't spend that much on Mascara...I don't know if I would have tried this if it wasn't a gift.... I love what it does to my lashes...I don't think I need volume or length cause I'm ok in that dept. But the height I guess is what this does...never had that effect....it makes my length dramatic bcause of this.


BTW ELF has a curler that I really like...

[LovelyLionessa]

I curl my lashes before using mascara. I've been using an Essence of Beauty curler. It's one of the best I've ever used and most affordable. It was only $5.

[starfish79]

Before...if you do it afterward you run the risk of pulling out your lashes...plus it keeps your curler clean and gunk free!

[1QTPie]

What kind of curler do you use?

I go back and forth between my Shiseido ($16)

http://a248.g.akamai.net/7/248/8278/20080722030216/www.sephora.com/assets/dyn/product/P173727/P173727_hero.jpg


and my Shu Uemura. ($20) I like this one much better because it fits my eye perfectly. I use the other when this one is missing or dirty and I am running late. BUT I rarely curl my lashes anymore.

http://www.iheartgloss.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/shu-uemura-curler.jpg

[MrsBKJ]

Just a little hint...curl straight after coming out of the shower as the lashes are softer and pliable.

[ccd]

Just a little hint...curl straight after coming out of the shower as the lashes are softer and pliable.


Wow That's a great idea!!!