What is so special about this curler? The strip itself? Expensive and a lot of hype :-)
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It's curls my lashes in a beautiful shape unlike other curlers and with just one press. Also, I notice that it doesn't hurt my lashes or see a few stuck in the curler every now and then like I did with other curlers.
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From Shu website: The emblematic, best-selling and award-winning shu uemura eyelash curler featuring enhanced design and upgraded features for ultimate precision that delivers the perfect curl. Upgraded silicone pad in a new "mushroom" shape provides a protective, stay-put edge for improved safety and optimum curl. Upgraded patented hinge with precise engineering applies perfect amount of pressure on eyelashes. Curved angle suits all eye shapes. Calculated shape and size of frame length and ergonomic handles ensure stability and control.
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Bought mine years ago based on the "hype" and I liked the way it handled but didn't see a monster difference. I think it just fit well against my lid and reached all lashes from edge to edge. It felt good to handle and squeeze and I didn't have issues with right vs left hand/eye. What is critical is the shape of the curler and how well it fits against YOUR eyelid to pick up lashes. Shu has a softer silicone pad that does do a softer curved crimp for me vs the acute 90 degree bend with a harder rubber pad like Shiseido. I can skip the 3 crimp (base, middle, tip) technique with my Shu curler with Shu pad. It does a great job for me with shorter stick straight lashes. I used to heat my curlers w/ my hair dryer to get a better holding curl. I don't have to heat with Shu. The choice of mascara (H2O proof, watery or dry, fibers or not) and brush shape(comb or bristles) is the other part of the whole eyelash process. What does the hype say? Googled it and found from InStyle magazine: &lt;Shu Uemura: Winner ('13), `12, `11, `10, `09, `05 Unlike most in its category, this tool "is easy to hold and fits all eye shapes," says L.A. makeup pro Megan Lanoux. And it legitimately curls (not bends or creases) lashes.&gt; We are having problems buying refills online for this curler so are buying Shiseido refills from Amazon which costs as much to ship as the 2 pk refill. I would love to have someone answer this for you who has new curlers from Shu and Shiseido and compares.
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Even the XL barrel is not very large considering that it tapers down to a smaller radius at the tip. there's no grips to keep your hair from slipping down so most of it will probably slide down to the smaller end of the barrel. I wasn't too impressed by the product. Way too much hassle for less than satisfactory curls. I would save up to purchase a product with a bigger barrel if you want loose curls. I can only imagine how tight the curls would come out for the regular sized one.
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Yes I use the high setting often because I am always in a rush and don't like to sit still for very long. I either use large curlers or do a "doobie-do" and it works fast. My friends come over and ask about it I tell them it's one of my best beauty investments lol my hair is very hard to manage too.
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It kind of was for me! I have really long, straight hair that won't hold a curl unless I sleep in French braids which isn't really a curl... This gets up to 410'f which is much hotter than a curling iron.I used this wand and a little bit of Aussie hairspray and it last for hours! And I would also consider my hair "uncurl able"
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the highest temparature is up to 400* wouldnt you think the lengh is the same as most othere heat curlers?
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I guess im not that thrilled on how it works on my hair removal not doing it so u better make decision if its 3 times more and don't work that great id really be upset.. lots of money to shell out..i think what I pd for 1,000 was way to much..
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Sandy, I found it no different than drug store curlers, I was hoping for a smaller case because my lashes are so short , but I had I same problem as always. I did fine success with the Lauramercier smaller curler. hope this helpsBonnie
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Sorry...I don't know. I do know that my hair is very hard to curl, but the Ogilvie permanent has worked for many years.
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It really does work. I love the her styler it makes my hair feel soft an not brittle like other flat irons. The curling wand is great too I have naturally straight hair and it is hard to keep a curl without using a whole can of hairspray and with her styler wand my curls last all day with only a little hairspray now!!! :) hope this helped!!!
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Yes, one 20-curler set, but NOT THIS ONE! It's awful and the curlers don't hold hair. Try Baby Bliss or Conair. They're more expensive, but much better.
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Hi this is definitely not a straightener, it is a true keratin treatment that will decrease volume & frizz, make your hair manageable all while leaving your curl.. I've used this treatment approximately 3 or 4 times now this past year & my hair is growing in nice & healthy. While I do enjoy the results, I must say it takes a lot to do this procedure so make sure to have time on your hands on the day that you choose. Also, I have to be honest ... Not to crazy about the smell however a friend did tell me once shortly after a treatment I smelled good ...go figure lol. Let me know if you choose to buy it what you think...take care
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Sandy, I found it no different than drug store curlers, I was hoping for a smaller case because my lashes are so short , but I had I same problem as always. I did fine success with the Lauramercier smaller curler. hope this helps Bonnie
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The large curling wand gives large spiral curls, and it's hard to curl and add volume on the crown of your head with it because of the round shape and large barrel size. The elliptical wand I wasnt going to buy, because i already have both sizes of the wand, but IAM SO GLAD I DID. I ONLY USE THE ELLIPTICAL pearl now. It makes a nicer , cleaner, curl, you can use it to create volume on your crown, it does NOT make oval shaped/rectangle shaped curls, like you would think it would. I LOVE IT. definately buy one,. The results are different from the wand (either size), and in my opinion, MUCH BETTER!! ENJOY! (I actually bought ANOTHER one of the elliptical wands for cheap in case , god forbid, something were to happen to my first one, i love them so much!)
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It's amazing. Just use 1-1.5inch width of each hair section you plan to curl. Live the way this turns out.
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Part of my hair is short but not all of it. All I can tell you is that I love this curler - it is fast heating. I always dampen as I curl - which gives a better curl.
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I have used it to curl my hair and flip the ends but it's not the kind of curl that a wand or regular curling iron would do..........unless i'm not doing something right. Lol! This is my second one in 8 or 9 years and i love it. Awesome product!
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I bought mine because it was a 'dog and cat' model. I just looked at consumers and they rated the twist as #2 of all uprights and the dog and cat as #4, but both with identical rating. I would save the $200 and get the twist, my dog and cat gets rid of ALL the per hair. CR says the twist is also excellent on pet hair.