Things to keep in mind before buying your next eyelash curler

If you've paid close attention, you'd know and see that eyelashes come in different shapes and textures. This is why, choosing and using the wrong type of curler is the last thing you need. While a good eyelash curler should be comfortable in your hand, it should also ensure that your lashes don't get pinched. And these are just two of the many factors that you should keep in mind will buying an eyelash curler. So, we have made a list of things to look out for to make it easier for you to decide which eyelash curler to go for. 

A METAL FRAME 

Metal not only lasts longer than, say, plastic that could crack, but its weight also provides more stability. Meaning no more shaky tools millimetres from your cornea

STURDY HANDLES

You use this thing for only a few seconds, so who cares if it’s a little flimsy? You. You care. Because if your fingers can’t get a nice, firm hold, you could lose your grip and also a bunch of lashes.

THE RIGHT SHAPE 

You know how you shop for shoes that support your high arches (or lack thereof)? Same thinking goes for these babies: the flatter or rounder your eye shape, the flatter or rounder your curler needs to be. 

A WIDE-ENOUGH OPENING 

Pinched eyelid skin is the stuff of nightmares. Your curler should be the width of your full lid and easily fit all your lashes inside. 

SOME BOUNCE 

That mini rubber strip embedded in the frame must be *cushiony*. The flexible material helps your lashes absorb pressure and allows the curler to spring open quickly after each use. 

This piece originally appeared in the October-November 2022 print edition of Cosmopolitan UK