Are you thinking about whether you should ditch your lash curler and trying something new?

You love the way your lash curler gives your lashes that curl and lift. You hate the way your lash curler is holding you back from your best lashes.

Keep reading for the top ten reasons you may need to call time on this love/hate relationship!

10. You've burned your eyelid more times than you care to admit using that hairdryer hack

It makes sense, right? Just like curling your hair, they said. It’s so easy, they said. Now your eyelid is red and puffy and you have that meeting coming up. But if you don’t heat your lash curler up, your lashes are straight at the end of the day and depositing mascara flakes on the inside of your glasses. While this hack does work, I think it’s safe to say that being in a rush is not a good time to go near your eyes with any sort of heated metal tool.

9. You've pinched your eyelid. FULL STOP.

Need I say more? Makes you cringe just thinking about it! For those who know, they know. Pinching such a delicate area can be life changing! Obviously I’m exaggerating, but it HURTS. The swelling afterwards is no treat either, although that is more embarrassing than anything else until it goes away.

8. When was the last time you cleaned that thing?

Or even changed the rubber pad? Did you even know that you should? Tool maintenance is required. Having something right up to your eye – where the germs like to go in – sounds like a recipe for infection.

7. Your lashes are showing signs of wear

A simple internet search will yield some pretty unpleasant images of damaged lashes due to a lash curler. Cut lashes. Crimped lashes. Ripped out and missing lashes. But now you need to make the most what lashes you have left, and you can’t stop now. You’re stuck in a vicious cycle that leads to you having to eventually give your lashes a styling break.

6. You have the latest smartphone, but you're still using lash curling technology from the 1930s

For those who don’t know, a brief history lesson: the lash curler was invented in the first half of the 20th century. Granted, so were cars, but there has been quite a bit of innovation – unlike your lash curler. That’s right, the design hasn’t changed in almost 100 years! So, let me be clear that when I say ditch your lash curler, I mean that you should give it the retirement it deserves. Shine it up and use it as ‘antique decor.’

5. You need something more modern for the 21st century

Surely they’ve figured out this simple problem by now. This is lash curling technology today. Welcome to the future – we’ve been waiting for you.

4. Your lashes deserve better

This ain’t no old school lash perm. They’ve gone right in the opposite direction here and now your lashes can be curled without harsh chemicals. Longer and stronger lashes are curled and undergo a keratin treatment at the same time. I love a good multitasker!

3. You can still wear false eyelashes or lash extensions

As a true lash fashionista (lashionista?) you have strong lash game. You could never ditch your lash curler! You apply falsies and extensions regularly or at least at special events and holidays. So you know that if your lashes aren’t curled beforehand, your real lashes and enhancements don’t blend as well. You just have to wait 48 hours after a lash lift to get your perfect look.

2. You can get up to four months of curled lashes in just one hour

Your eyelashes are replaced every four months, and your keratin lash lift grows out by then. To keep your best lash curl, people usually get their lashes re-curled every two to three months.