I've often been asked if one should curl their lashes before applying mascara or after applying the mascara.
I admit that at some point i was so confused myself as different professional make-up artists told me different stories. But i remembered when i went for make-up lessons years ago they thought me to curl the lashes after application.
Being a fashionista i've done my fare share of studies to know that the "actual" way to use a curler is BEFORE the mascara application. I've also tried to google and found that in About.com they say so the same. Sooooo, my answer is BEFORE.
The reason? because:
1. If you put on the mascara first and then curl, the curler(tool) will be smudged with mascara thus spoiling the tool.
2. It could spoil your lashes as the mascara makes the lashes tougher and hard and if you press the curler too hard, it could spoil your lashes as in it may break if your lashes are brittle.
HOWEVER, every professional make-up artist knows for a fact that curling before putting on the mascara does not work. Serious!!! unless you're using heated curler (those operated on battery). So for a better effect, most artists will curl before and then apply the mascara, then let it dry a little. Then curl the lashes again with the curler but remember not too hard. This works best.
Personally i choose to curl after application of the mascara as i find that it works better that way. Oh well, what can i say. There is no rule in make-up, you've gotta experiment and follow what you think suits you the best. I'm probably breaking the rules here but what the heck, just like how i shave my legs against the grain all the time when i know very well that i shouldnt. LoL.
ps. This is not a fashion tip. I'm just speaking from experience here. Follow at your own risk.
Fashionasia owns 2 eyelash curler. Will show you tomorrow when i take a pic of it.
Have a jolly weekend people!!! yippieee!!