What tool is used to curl eyelashes?

What tool is used to curl eyelashes? An eyelash curler is the hand-operated cosmetic tool designed to curl eyelashes.

Traditional curlers use a curved clamp with padded metal plates that press gently against the upper lashes. The curve follows the eye’s shape, creating an upward bend before mascara is applied. Heated versions use warmth to produce a stronger, longer-lasting curl.

The device was patented in the United States on April 7, 1931, under the name Rodal; the product was later marketed as Kurlash. Its basic spring-loaded design has changed surprisingly little since the 1940s.

A common mix-up is confusing an eyelash curler with tweezers. Tweezers grip individual hairs, while a curler shapes a row of lashes at once. Curlers should be used carefully because pinching the eyelid, pulling lashes, or applying excessive heat can cause injury or lash breakage.