How to Heat an Eyelash Curler

If a simple eyelash curler is not cutting it for your makeup routine and desired look, a heated curler can help you achieve a dramatic and long-lasting curl. Optimally, you’ll curl your lashes when you are finished with all your eye makeup except mascara and any false lashes you may want.

Whether you prefer using a regular eyelash curler or using an electric or battery-operated curler, heating these tools is easy and can help produce awesome results!

1 Clean your curler using soap and water. Rub makeup cleanser or soap for sensitive skin on the pad and metal area of the curler with a cotton pad or sponge. Make sure there is no leftover makeup on the pad or metal parts of the curler. Rinse all of the soap and residue off with water.^[1]
- If your curler has makeup residue on the pad before you curl the lashes, the residue can create clumps of mascara and leave you with a less-than-ideal curl.
2 Use a hair dryer to heat up the curler. Hold the end of the curler near the hot air for 10 – 20 seconds. Use a dryer with a concentrator nozzle and keep it pointed toward the clamp. Let curler cool down to a warm temperature so that it does not hurt to touch the metal parts.^[2]
- Be careful when touching the metal parts of the curler. These parts absorb the most heat and can burn your skin.
3 Put the curler under hot water if you don’t have a dryer. Run the eyelash curler under hot water for 10…