Expert Tips On How To Fix Straight Eyelashes

Asians usually have short, sparse, very straight eyelashes, that do not like to hold a curl. Lashes that don't curl are primarily due to a lack of a double crease. The monolid forces lashes to grow straight down. Plus, the lid covers the base of the lashes making them look shorter than they are.

Here's the tips from beauty expert and also a celebrity makeup artist, Taylor Chang-Babaian, and see what she has to say about it.

Tip 1: CURL YOUR LASHES EVERY DAY
Babaian says with daily use of the curler, "you can actually train your lashes to curl." Initially, lashes are more resistant to curling, so you may have to hold down on the curler longer for the first few weeks. But she says eventually they will learn and you'll see a difference, so don't be discouraged after the first few times and continue to curl dutifully.

Tip 2: CURL TO OFFSET UNEVEN EYES
Sometimes, women can have one lid that has a crease while the other doesn't, which causes one eye to look bigger. Babaian says curling the monolid's eyelashes more will help even them out. "When you curl your lashes it puts weight into the base of your lid and it'll actually push your eye open," she says. "It makes a humongous difference. 

Tip 3: THE TOOL MATTERS 
She says, "If your lashes go straight down, the key is to use a great eyelash curler." She recommends curler that's wider, which "I like even more. This is great especially for eyes that are longer like a lot of Chinese eyes are." Also, since the curler is less curved, it better adheres to the flatter lids that are common among Asian women, helping to grab the entire range of lashes. 

Tip 4: WALK IT OUT
To avoid the L-Shape, "make sure to walk the curler out" by starting at the base and holding it there for 10 seconds, then a shorter hold in the middle and then at the tip. 

Tip 5: CHANGE CURLERS FREQUENTLY 
"If you see a line in the black rubber, you gotta toss it," says Babaian. "This is really important otherwise it will cut the lashes." You're supposed to switch out the rubber tip every three months, but "if it's indented at all, toss it." 

Tip 6: WEAR MASCARA
The moment you finish curling your eyelashes, they'll start to fall. Mascara acts as a sealer, so you should apply mascara immediately after curling. "I've worked on thousands of Asian women, and when you curl your lashes and wear mascara it actually helps push the eyelid up. It puts weight on the lashes and lifts the lid," Babaian says. You can also opt to wear a mascara base, but be wary as sometimes they can be too heavy which will make your lashes fall. Find something that helps freeze the curl and also thickens lashes. 

Tip 7: AND MAKE SURE IT'S WATERPROOF 
The most common complaint among women with straight lashes is how mascara smears onto their lower eyelids. The solution? Wear waterproof. "If it's smearing you're using the wrong [mascara]. You just have to wear waterproof," says Babaian. Waterproof formulas are lighter and have a drier consistency, so the lashes freeze in the curl quicker, which is key in maintaining the curl. 

Tip 8: BREAK A CARDINAL RULE
If after meticulously following these tips, your lashes still refuse to hold a curl, Babaian says you can break one of makeup's cardinal rules: Curling your lashes after applying mascara. If you're not careful, the curler can get stuck onto your lashes and pull them out. You must make sure that the mascara is completely dry and not sticky before gently giving a squeeze. Babaian admits this is a common makeup artist practice.

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