I have long, straight lashes and have always struggled with them maintaining a curl.

Side note-In high school the girls would tease me and call me Snuffleupagus. I don’t see the resemblance haha.

When I started wearing mascara in college it took me trial and error to find a mascara that kept my lashes curled. Then when I wanted to transition to a non-toxic mascara a couple years ago, I was so reluctant bc I know my lashes are so straight and long and was scared I wouldn’t be able to find a non-toxic mascara that worked for my unique lashes. I read so many reviews and got 2 that had incredible reviews. While they do go on well and help with the curl, I would find that with all the humidity living on Kauai, my lashes still wouldn’t keep the curl ;(

During quarantine I saw some girls sharing about a hack to keep lashes curled. I wanted to try it and since I had the “secret” product I tried it right away. Guess what?!? The eyelash hack for straighg lashes that keeps lashes curled ACTUALLY WORKS!!! It’s super easy to do but I’ll break down the steps for you.

Supplies You Need to Try the Eyelash Hack For Straight Lashes That Keeps Lashes Curled

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Eyelash curler (I used this one for years!!! Recently got this more budget friendly option)

• Vaseline Petroleum Jelly or coconut oil

• your favorite mascara…mine are Honest and Ilia

Step 1

Insert lashes into curler like you normally would and press down firmly.

Step 2

While your curler is pressing down on lashes, rub Vasoline or Coconut Oil onto the lashes (exposed on curler)

Step 3

I like to change the angle of my curler to get a curl that looks like a “C” than lashes straight up like a “V”. So I’ll turn the lash curler up to about perpendicular to the floor. It doesn’t hurt at all even though it does look a little stretchy haha. For your fist time trying it, take it slow! Hopefully that’s not too confusing!

Continue curling lashes until you get your desired curl. For me since my lashes are so straight it takes a few rounds of curling.

Step 4

Apply mascara. I don’t put layers of mascara since that does weigh down the lashes so I focus on the tips of the lashes and not the base and initial curl curvature.

Honest Mascara has been my go to. It doesn’t clump and goes on so well. I wish it was waterproof bc being in the water/around water a lot it does run and isn’t cute haha so beware!

My other favorite is the Ilia mascara. The wand on this mascara is amazing and helps get product on every lash.

*I’m wearing the Ilia mascara on all of the videos in this post, just for reference.

Step 5

Repeat on other side!

Step 6

Smile, be confident and know you are beautiful with or without curled lashes

I have gotten into the practice of getting changed in the morning and at the bare minimum doing my lashes. I feel so much more confident in taking on the day when I’ve poured into myself even just a little. So please take this as a loving reminder to pour some love into your own cup with confidence!

Ready to Try the Eyelash Hack That Keeps Lashes Curled?

If you’re lashes are super straight, super long or BOTH (like mine) then please try this hack!! I want to know if it works for you too! And if you have any other tips for long, straight lashes please share!!!!

On the subject of investing in yourself, check out Kari’s post on dry brushing and incorporate more self-love into your day.

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