TUTORIAL + PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMY NADINE, GRAPHIC DESIGN BY EUNICE CHUN

Being totally honest, for years even I didn’t know how to use a curling mascara properly! But when I learned, I couldn’t believe the difference. I don’t even use a lash curler on myself when I use this technique with the curved brush. The combination of rotating the wand is a complete game changer. Here’s how:

TOOL:

• Your Favorite Curling Mascara — I love this decadent one ($$$), this iconic one ($$), this cult favorite ($$) used on Amie above and this budget-friendly one ($).

I tried to pick a model who has “normal” (meaning not too full but not too sparse) and straight-ish lashes to help show the impact of letting the curve of the brush hug the lashes to curl them. I mostly care that you try it yourselves and let me know how it worked!!