I was cleaning my Surrat lash curler the other day and wondering about this, because I’m fairly certain — and this may sound totally gross, depending on your opinion on the subject — that I’ve only done it once or (maybe) twice in my entire life.
And I’ve curled my lashes A LOT over the years. It’s an everyday thing for me.
Even though I usually have those pad replacement thingamabobs floating around, because most lash curlers come with one or two of them, I usually wait until my curler gets so gross that it crosses the point of no return and can’t be resuscitated, and I end up chucking it and buying a new one.
This happens about every few years, or thereabouts.
So I’m wondering…does anybody ever replace those pads? I’m sure there has to be a continent of responsible lash curler lovers out there…or maybe I’m just the grossest person on the planet?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
I have to replace the pads pretty often (every 3-4 months) because they split – probably because I heat the lash curler with a hair dryer before using it. Surratt will send you 3 new pads for $10 if you contact them through the website. Worth it, because it’s the best one I’ve ever used, even better than Shu Uemura.
Good to know I have a Shu Uemura eye lash curler that must be 15 yrs old , it needs replacing but I have not found one I like better
So, back in the day when the pads were made of rubber (and I curled my lashes), I would definitely change them. They were hard to clean and they compressed so the curl wasn’t as good and there was a chance of lash damage from metal on metal contact. Now that the curler refills are silicone, unless they break or become worn (which would take quite some time), they can just be cleaned with some rubbing alcohol. 🙂
I was fortunately blessed with naturally curled lashes, so I don’t regularly use an eyelash curler, but when I’ve previously used it I’ve always swabbed the pads with a little rubbing alcohol to disinfect them. Figured that was a cheaper solution than buying new pads or a new curler altogether!
You’re not alone! Lol. I know I should change my pads but I don’t, really. I would say they get replaced maybe once a year. I do clean the pad off but I know replacing them would be much more sanitary. That being said, I’ve never had an issue with using them this long in terms of eye irritation, etc.
I am tough on my Tarte eyelash curler, so it bangs around in my bag and sometimes the pad will fall out, lose its shape. My teen curls her lashes so hard they pads split- I keep admonishing her to be more gentle on her lashes but – youth! She’ll learn her lesson when they start thinning or falling out. So yes, we go through those little lash curler pads. We like the tweezerman replacements from the drugstore.
Hi! I have been on and off searching to buy the actual replacement pads for the Tarte eyelash curler. Whenever I’ve looked on the website to order, they never have them. At one point I was using one that didn’t fit correctly, but yet was advertised as they would fit and eventually the curler broke and I was running back to Sephora to buy a new one.
Have you had success with Tweezerman?
P.S. I have been on the hunt for over a year on and off…
Maybe after a long period of time? I usually just use eye makeup remover to clean the pads and the top bar and then rub it with some alcohol and let it air dry.
I must be the only person who did NOT like the Surratt lash curler. In no way, shape or form did it fit my eye shape. Don’t like the Shu Umera one either. My favorite is the curler from Shiseido.
I do change out the pads but I find that by the time that happens the curler itself is ready to be replaced. They lose their tension or whatever you want to call it and I find they aren’t as effective. I’ve never tried a Surratt curler. My HG is the Shu Uemura. Having read some of the comments, I may just have to try it!
Oh Yes!! I have the Shiseido Eyelash Curler- and I can’t live without it!!! I have naturally long lashes but they stick straight out–I am sitting here looking at my next refill pad. I have considered trying a new curler – like one of the ones you all have mentioned- but I just haven’t experienced the need… ? The one that I have is still working fine. It’s not gross, it’s still curling my lashes great- so why? If I totally want something that jinonormous – I’ll go with falsies. I have some of those from Australia!!! Yas, I know – but my fav Youtuber has her own company and I had to support her… Her lashes are really nice. I will have them for a long time- totally reusable- and beautiful. I splurged and got the multipack. Hey it was international shipping!!
Loved the Sunday W/ Tabbs. I’m still adjusting to Sebastian, and him to me….
Blessings,
Gina
No , I just get a new curler .
Gives me an excuse to shop at Ulta or Sephora
I don’t actually use eyelash curlers anymore! I have those Asian short-n-straight lashes and I started experiencing thinness. So I chucked my lash curler and just started doing it with my fingers (after applying mascara, I sort of ‘fluff’ up the lashes from the roots to the tip, or sometimes just keeping my finger there while angling the lashes upwards while they dried. Works great, I don’t have to pay for eyelash curlers, and my lashes are full again!
I have never replaced them, I am the same as you are, I use them until they are completely worn or my curler breaks, whatever happens first.
I am so surprised to hear of the number of people who don’t replace their pads! I always figured you had to. I have been looking for replacement pads for my Tarte curler and they are hard to find. I guess I won’t worry about it now! Haha.
I’m so surprised by this, I find myself replacing the pads on my Shu Uemura maybe once or twice a year. Does no one else deal with splitting pads? I didn’t even know it was possible to never have to change the pad!? What eyelash curler are people using where the damn pad doesn’t split?
I just lift the pad out and then wash that and the eyelash curler itself in hot soapy water, rinse it all thoroughly and let it dry before reassembling. I do this every 10 or so uses. Hygiene is ultra important to me around my eyes (and generally) because I wear contact lenses and any eye infection would mean I can’t wear my lenses. It’s just not worth risking it as far as I’m concerned.