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Re: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
They went up to 19 USD as of today.
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Re: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
you are right.
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Re: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
Originally Posted by Dreamergirl3
i love my Shu curler. So far, it's one of the best I've tried. I just wish it was wider, as I find I still have some straight lashes on my outer corners that I just can't get
Have you tried the Shiseido curler? I had that exact problem with my Shu curler...I love how it curls but I can NEVER get the outer corners! I have to curl the outer corners with a mini lash curler, but that doesn't really work out well either. So I always have a wonky lash on the side =\
I bought the Shiseido curler in HK (for $8!!), and I have to say that it's awesome! In terms of curling action, I think Shu and Shiseido are about the same. However, Shiseido fits my eye better than the Shu, but you definitely have to try out some curlers before you find your perfect one.
I don't really consider one curler to be better than the other if it doesn't fit my eye shape - it's like saying you hate NC40 foundation when you're really a NC20. It's not possible to make one curler to satisfy every eye shape, so the bad thing is that you'll have to shop around for your HG curler.
Which is why sometimes, I wish there was like a custom eyelash curler making service. Wouldn't that be awesome? They take a mold of your eyeshape and make a curler that fits PERFECTLY. It's like getting your foundation matched.
Oh btw, for any of you who are going to Hong Kong any time soon, check out this makeup store called Bonjour for the Shu Uemura curler (and the Shiseido one if you're interested) at a very good price. The last time I checked, the Shu Uemura was $75HKD, and the Shiseido $62HKD ( around $9.61USD and $7.94USD respectively).
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Re: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
i like it because it doesn't pinch
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Re: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
I have tried many eyelash curlers, as I have the curse of the Asian eyelashes: they are short, straight, and pointy-downy.
Tweezerman, Revlon, Sonia Kashuk... have been tried. They all pinched and refused to hold a curl unless I blasted the thing with heat and almost burned my eyeballs out (I'm exaggerating).
I then tried Shu Uemura. I will agree, it doesn't do anything amazing. The thing is that it fits my eye and it holds the curl throughout the day, no heat needed. It also doesn't pinch. Every single eyelash curler before this one pinched me. This alone makes me love it. No discomfort, but it holds.
I then read about the Shiseido being better. Whoever said that lied to me! Ok, that's a bit melodramatic. It didn't work that way for me, though. It didn't get the side lashes as I hoped it would, seeing as it's wider. The hold was ok, but this one pinches! After being spoiled rotten by my Shu, I teared up like a baby when I was pinched.
Back to Shu I go. It's the small things that make a difference.
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Re: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
i just got this curler and i really do love it already. i hate my eyelashes so i've used several different eyelash curlers, including revlon, and heated ones...and heating my revlon one haha, but this curled my eyelashes and they stayed curled for a long while
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Re: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
I LOVE my Shu lash curler. I've been using this one since 2004 and it's the best curler ever. I've tried many other curlers before but they never made my lashes curl (my lashes are long and straight).
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Re: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
I just got mine in a kit from Sephora. I tried it once and I'm in love! I hardly had to squeeze to get my eyelashes to curl...my other one I had to heat up, hold it in place, squeeze hard, and curl many times. I can't wait to use it tomorrow, and I'm eagerly anticipating using the mascara/eyeliner it came with. I have many black eyeliners and I've already opened a new mascara, so I don't want to use them yet and get it all germy.
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Re: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
God, I love this eyelash curler! It's the only thing that works on my stick straight sad little lashes.
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Re: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
I have really long straight lashes and this curler is the only one that is able to lift them up and give a long lasting curl. My only gripe is that the inner corner lashes get a bit wonky sometimes so I have to do them separately.
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Re: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
i've tried a lot of eyelash curlers and i love the shu uemura. it gets to my outer corner lashes too which is great 
for my fellow Canadians...i got the shu uemura at sephora for $28 about a month ago when they were doing the 'best of' awards.
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Re: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
Originally Posted by Lamzy
I have really long straight lashes and this curler is the only one that is able to lift them up and give a long lasting curl. My only gripe is that the inner corner lashes get a bit wonky sometimes so I have to do them separately.
my lashes are super long too and curlers end up crimping the lashes at the end and make them go like this \ / on my eye as opposed to out and curled. so i gave up on eyelash curlers. how do you get the lashes at the end done separately?
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Re: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
I really want the Shu Uemura Lash Curler. I heard it's very good and it doesn't pinch.
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Re: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
I have a revlon eyelash curler & I love it. What I do is heat it up w/ the blowdryer, curl my lashes & apply mascara.
You don't have to spend $16 on an eyelash curler. I find revlon works just fine
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Re: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
yeah I have it and it seems pretty good. I didn't really have high expectations for it either. There was a promotion awhile back to buy the curler and they throw in a mini one... I still haven't used the mini one yet.. haha.. cause I'm not really sure what to do with it.. I'll probably give it a try sometime - it's suppose to get the hard-to-get lashes.. *shrug*
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Re: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
I saw the 24K Eyelash Curler for $24 and it's a limited edition so I'm going to purchase it tomorrow.
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Re: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
I absolutely love it. It curls really naturally, and never crimps. I've yet to pinch myself (which I do quite often with more commercial curlers), and it's wide enough to accommodate most eyes. It can get close enough to the lid-line to even get those little lashes towards the outside of the eye. The curl lasts all day, and can even survive some "abuse" (being tousled by a shirt, or rubbed). The curl it produces is VERY natural. My suggestion, though, is to pulse rather than squeeze. Starting at the lash-line, squeeze quickly and release a few (3-4) times in quick succession, then move up the lashline, and do this in 2-3 more places up towards the tips of the lashes. I've gotten SO many compliments on my lashes since buying these, and I'm absolutely in love with this tool. A definite must-have staple in anyone's kit.
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Re: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
Originally Posted by ModelBoy
I absolutely love it. It curls really naturally, and never crimps. I've yet to pinch myself (which I do quite often with more commercial curlers), and it's wide enough to accommodate most eyes. It can get close enough to the lid-line to even get those little lashes towards the outside of the eye. The curl lasts all day, and can even survive some "abuse" (being tousled by a shirt, or rubbed). The curl it produces is VERY natural. My suggestion, though, is to pulse rather than squeeze. Starting at the lash-line, squeeze quickly and release a few (3-4) times in quick succession, then move up the lashline, and do this in 2-3 more places up towards the tips of the lashes. I've gotten SO many compliments on my lashes since buying these, and I'm absolutely in love with this tool. A definite must-have staple in anyone's kit.
 Since I can grab the lashes so close to the base (without the pinching pain), my lashes curl up so nicely. I usually grab the lashes, count 30 on both sides and repeat this again for more oomph  Thanks to Shu curler, MAC prep+prime and Dazzle Lash, I don't need falsies.
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Re: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
I've been really impressed with my Shu eyelash curler. I didn't know whether to believe the hype so thought I'd try it out and decide for myself. It's true - these curlers don't pinch, lashes hold the curl all day, and you can get to all the lashes in the corner too. I haven't been able to do any of these things with any other curler I've used. Definitely a HG item for me.
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Re: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
For me this is the perfect eyelash curler, I have big round eyes with stick straight lashs. Yes it takes some work to get them curled, but this curler has save me lots of time and more importantly...eyelashes!!
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Re: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
I also bought it thinking it was going to be the greatest thing, but its ok nothing amazing. I think i just rather stick with my old school technique (MY SPOON) yup i use one and it curls PERFECTLY a trick I learned from my mom 
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Re: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
Yes, it does its magic. It makes my straight lashes curled in a great way, not stray-haired like several other drugstore curlers I have. i rarely pinch myself with this and almost all my lashes get taken care of. Does it worth its price.. Not really.. Shiseido makes one for less. I think, it's $18. That's way cheaper compared to Shu's $28 one! Gasp.. and they both do the same thing to my lashes.. Not a big difference I see
I believe in having one Shu curler during my lifetime is enough.
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Re: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
i got another shu eyelash curler...this time i got the 24k gold one...still haven't used it though.
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Re: Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
I Heard Great Reviews On This As Well. I Need To Go Get Myself One, I've Been Procrastinating And Money Been Tight. Specially With The Economy So Bad With All The Layoffs Eugh.  But I Will Get It Soon!
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