Not all lash curlers are the same. If you’ve never used one (and you have straight lashes, it’s the easiest way to make your eyes stand out without a lot of other make-up. If you’re using the conventional type, you need to find one that fits the length and curve of your eye. Most people find that the best one is from Shu Uemura.

$18.00
Available at Barneys, and shuuemura.com

If you’re the techie-type, try the new battery powered lash curler from Sephora. (I haven’t tried this yet, but it looks cool) Their blurb says, “Simply turn on, wait 15 seconds, place comb directly onto lash line above lashes, gently lift and comb lashes into the desired shape (as you would with a mascara brush), hold for one or two seconds, then release. Repeat across lash line until the desired effect is achieved.”

$16.00

Available at sephora.com