This Woman’s Eyelash Accident Will Make You Seriously Pay Attention to One Important Thing

“My guess is that she felt the sneeze coming on, tried to release the lashes and it got stuck on the curler and it was too late,” says LA-based celebrity makeup artist Taylor Babaian. “This accident would only happen if there was old mascara on the curler or on the lashes. First make sure the rubber on the curlers is not old. You should change it every few months and there should be no dent in it. A light line is OK, but it should not be used enough that there is a dent in the rubber when its not in use. A dent could result in your lashes getting caught deeper into the curler, causing your lashes to get stuck or cut them. When you curl your lashes, they should be clean and dry. Make sure you clean any old mascara from the curler using alcohol and make sure it is dried off. Curl your lashes, then apply the mascara.”

Celebrity makeup artist Andrew Sotomayor adds that to prevent lashes from catching in the curler while using it, “Make sure to hold the curler level and look through it into a mirror. Line the top metal part of the curler against your upper lashes. Close the curler slowly so you can feel if you might pinch yourself. Slide it out a bit if you’re too close. My favorite curler is the one from Revlon. It’s actually a little easier to use because the pad is red, which helps you see your lashes better than curlers with a black one.”