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Fri Apr 09, 2004 11:07 pm  |
Hi I wanted to know if anyone has used a heated eyelash curler they recommend.
I know the trick of doing the whole hairdryer thing and am not a big fan, plus I need a new curler anyways so I thought why not?
If anyone can give me any feedback it'd be wonderful:) |
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Mabsy
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Sat Apr 10, 2004 5:52 am |
Hi Roopdh!
I have the Model Co heated eyelash curler and it does do a good job. One thing though.... it goes through batteries fast! I've written a review of it here (towards the bottom of that page): http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=1041 though that was before I figured out it's a battery sucking monster! Still really like it though 
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Sat Apr 10, 2004 6:36 am |
Hello Roopdh,
I use the Shu Umera eye lash curler and it works wonderfully (it is recommended by so many MU artists). Although it is not heated, I use a blowdryer to heat it for about a minute and then curl my lashes. Dont heat it for too long or you may burn your skin if the curler touches your skin.
HTH!! |
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Sat Apr 10, 2004 8:20 am |
Thank you for the help
Has anyone heard of TALIKA heated eyelash curler? Its on sephora.com, (sighs everything seems to be in the US)
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Mabsy
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Wed Apr 14, 2004 4:59 am |
Hmmm... I've heard of Talika products before but had no idea that they had a heated curler! How did I miss that? *scratches head*
I looked it up on MUA and it actually gets quite decent reviews....
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Wed Apr 14, 2004 8:02 am |
 , but what are the long effects of heating your lashes over time? not too sure of this scenario.  |
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Wed Apr 14, 2004 11:42 pm |
So how do we feel about non heated ones?
I'm east indian but would love a great curl to my lashes...and recs?
How about Shiseido, would it be fine for someone non-Asian? |
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Mabsy
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Fri Apr 16, 2004 4:39 am |
Fantasia - no problems here with the heated curler. It doesn't get very hot at all - basically you get the same thing if you heat your normal eyelash curler. So I really don't think it should be an issue - it's just a great gadget for lazy ppl (like me ).
Roopdh - apart from the Model Co heated curler I also have the Shu Uemura and the Shiseido curlers (the standard metal ones that is). I like them both but I find that between the two metal ones I tend to reach for the Shiseido more. It seems to fit my eye better. Not quite sure how to explain that because they look like they have the same shape. I'm Eastern European by the way.
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Sat Apr 17, 2004 10:14 am |
| Thanks Mabsy! I bought the Shiseido and WOW, what a difference. I love it without any heat added from the blowdryer, can't imagine what'll be like with a little second's burst of heat to keep the curl even longer. (so far its staying just fine) |
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Sun Apr 18, 2004 8:52 am |
[quote]Originally posted by Mabsy
Fantasia - no problems here with the heated curler. It doesn't get very hot at all - basically you get the same thing if you heat your normal eyelash curler. So I really don't think it should be an issue - it's just a great gadget for lazy ppl (like me ).
Oh, Mabsy, I doubt you are far from lazy but I definitely know what you mean.
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Mabsy
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Tue Apr 20, 2004 9:38 pm |
| Fantasia - I am the queen of procrastination!! Now... where did I put my crown....? *shrug* Can't be bothered looking for it. :P |
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Sat May 08, 2004 8:39 am |
| I use Shiseido eyelash curler daily which is the best one I've ever tried. To get an even more perfect result I'll use it with the Panasonic heated eyelash curler which is also a battery sucking monster as Mabsy mentioned above. |
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Fri Oct 08, 2004 8:25 am |
| As I'm reading through this thread (and the other one that carekate referred to), I'm realizing that I know little to nothing about enhancing eyelashes. All I ever do is use very tradional mascara. Lash Masque, heated curlers, even curling with fingers is all new to me. Someone please educate me. What should I be doing with my eyelashes, and does it really make a big difference? I have pretty ordinary lashes, curved o.k., dark brown. I've always used a black-brown mascara. I'd love some ideas. Thanks. |
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Fri Oct 08, 2004 9:29 am |
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| What should I be doing with my eyelashes, and does it really make a big difference? |
Well, first of all, using an eyelash curler (heated or not) really makes a big difference, no matter how long/short or thick/thin your lashes are. Curling the lashes helps "open up" the entire eye area. It's difficult to explain -- you just need to see it for yourself. The easiest/cheapest way to do it would be to employ Mabsy's trick of using your finger to curl the lashes (hold your index finger against your lashes pushing them up and hold it for a couple of minutes to allow your body heat to penetrate and curl the lashes). Then take a look at your eyes in the mirror -- see how wide-eyed/wide awake it makes you look. I think curling the lashes is one of the single most important things you can do to "make up" your eyes -- almost as important as using mascara!!
Next, if you use mascara regularly, it's a good idea to condition your lashes (it's hair, right? You condition your hair to keep it looking shiny and healthy, don't you?! Same principal applies!), especially if you notice you're losing a lot of eyelashes -- simply rubbing your eyes can damage and break the delicate eyelashes!
You can buy an eyelash conditioner to do this (i.e.: Lamas Lash Masque, Talika Lipocils, Mavala Doublelash...there are others, but those are the ones I'm most familiar with because I'm actually using them!). Or you can simply use something like Vaselline, Castor or Vitamin E oil (hey, even plain old olive oil will do in a pinch!). You can apply just a little bit with your fingers, but I prefer using an old (clean!) mascara wand. I prefer to use a mix of Castor and VitE oil (in addition to all the other "bought" lash conditioners that I use!!). After washing/drying my hands, I put a dab of the oil mix on the back of a hand then twirl the clean/dry mascara wand in the oil to lightly coat it, then just stroke it over your lashes like you would when applying mascara.
If at all possible, avoid using waterproof mascaras because they are very difficult to remove (you have to really rub hard to get it off, even with an eye makeup remover especially for waterproof eye makeup!!). You should never sleep in your eye makeup, so use a gentle eye makeup remover (even an ordinary cold cream is good) to take off mascara, but don't rub excessively or tug/pull at your lashes because this can pull even more lashes out. Follow with a good eyecream because you want your entire area to look good, not just the lashes, right?!
Anyway, this are just a few tips for keeping your eyelashes healthy and glossy looking.
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Fri Oct 08, 2004 6:17 pm |
Carrie is right... Never sleep in your mascara. I was very lazy about this until my esthetician started fussing at me and told me that I was losing entirely too many lashes. Well, that's all it took. One is one too many to lose! 
I could really see a difference when I began removing my mascara faithfully every single night!
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Sun Oct 24, 2004 6:26 pm |
I did buy a battery operated eyelash curler and it was no better than the hairdryer trick. But what I did find out just recently is a superb mascara that is SO comparable to Definicils and a lot cheaper than Lancome. It makes your lashes really long!
First I used Revlon Lash Fantasy, then I use a couple of coats of Maybelline Sky High curves. After about half hour , then I use a regular eyelash curler. Works great! Save your money..: )) Good luck! |
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niquidog
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Tue Dec 20, 2005 1:11 pm |
| Hi, I use 2 types of eyelash curler. One is the Shiseido eyelash curler which I think it is the best "manual" one, and when I want to get ready for special occasion I use the heated Blinc eyelash curler with Blinc mascara. This one I don't know if it is the best one but I am happy with it. It works for me |
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Wed Dec 21, 2005 8:25 am |
| Kathleen Bruegger wrote: |
I did buy a battery operated eyelash curler and it was no better than the hairdryer trick. But what I did find out just recently is a superb mascara that is SO comparable to Definicils and a lot cheaper than Lancome. It makes your lashes really long!
First I used Revlon Lash Fantasy, then I use a couple of coats of Maybelline Sky High curves. After about half hour , then I use a regular eyelash curler. Works great! Save your money..: )) Good luck! |
I use the same combo, but I curl my lashes before applying. What is the benefit of curling afterward? I've always been afraid that the curler will stick to the mascara-covered lashes and rip them out (this happened to me when I did it with a different mascara). Do you use heat, too? |
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Wed Dec 21, 2005 10:25 am |
| karmicarchitect wrote: |
| I use the same combo, but I curl my lashes before applying. What is the benefit of curling afterward? I've always been afraid that the curler will stick to the mascara-covered lashes and rip them out (this happened to me when I did it with a different mascara). Do you use heat, too? |
The Blinc heated lash curler is made specifically to use AFTER you apply your mascara, but I would never recommend using a traditional clamp-type curler after applying mascara because your lashes will most likely stick to it and thereby the risk is run of them getting pulled out when you remove the curler.
I’m sure you have all noticed that when you curl your lashes before applying your mascara and after you put it on, the curl in the lashes begins to “droop” almost immediately due to the weight of the product on the lashes, even if you blast your eyelash curler with the blow dryer first for heat.
The benefit of heated lash curlers like Blinc is that the mascara serves to act as a sort of “setting lotion” for your lashes so that the curl lasts much longer – think hair gel or mousse that you apply before blow-drying to help lock-in your hair style, the same principle applies.
The reason that you don’t run the risk of pulling your lashes out with a heated curler after you apply mascara is because of the design of the heated lash curlers: they are made in the same fashion as a mascara wand, except it has little plastic grooves rather than bristles like a brush and there is a heating element (or two, as in the case the Blinc) running through the grooves. You hold this wand against the base of your lashes for a few seconds, then again against the middle-section of your lashes to get that full, sweeping curve. There is no danger of the heated curler becoming too hot and burning the delicate eye area because they only become so hot and cannot overheat.
I adore my heated lash curler (I’ve tried nearly every brand and the Blinc is now my favorite) and would never be without it in my makeup bag. I also curl my lashes before applying my clear “mascara” (I use Ardell Lash Growth Accelerator in lieu of traditional mascara because I prefer the natural look and do not need added curl, length or thickness due to the lash-growing cocktail and use plus the fact that I tint my own lashes on a regular basis), but my fave is a mini “Go Curl” lash curler by Luxor. After my Ardell dries, I re-curl with my Go Curl-er (no, my lashes don’t stick to it) and then use my Blinc heated curler to “lock” in the curl and it lasts pretty much the entire day for me (14-16 hours). |
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