L-Shaped Tweezer - StarBorn
L-Shaped Tweezer - StarBorn is a volume lash tweezer designed for artists who want stronger grip and tension control during pickup. Its specially textured inner tip is particularly useful when handling thicker volume lashes or when a more secure contact surface is preferred.
Part of the “The Lashsmith Collection” — Where Precision Meets Craftsmanship
This collection brings together precision, comfort, and professional craftsmanship for smoother, more controlled lash application. Each tweezer is made from premium-quality metal, carefully balanced to suit different hand positions and grip preferences, and hand-sharpened for precise pinching. Polished tips help reduce adhesive sticking, while the ergonomic design supports comfortable handling and helps minimize wrist strain during long lash appointments.
Product details
- Professional-Grade Craftsmanship: Crafted from premium-quality metal, the L-Shaped Tweezer - StarBorn is thoughtfully balanced for controlled professional use during thicker volume lash pickup and tension-controlled handling.
- Hand-Finished Precision: Each tweezer is hand-sharpened by experts with polished tips to support smooth gripping and help reduce adhesive sticking during detailed lash work.
- Standard or Fiber Tip Options: Available in both Standard and Fiber Tip, allowing lash artists to choose the grip and feel that best suit their hand position, pressure preference, and technique.
- Intermediate Volume Artists: Suitable for technicians who want stronger contact during fan or lash pickup.
- Volume & Mega Volume Specialists: Useful when handling thicker lash groups or when extra stability is preferred.
- Lash Masters: Designed for artists who consciously manage pickup tension and gripping pressure.
- Trainers & Academies: Practical for demonstrating how inner-tip texture affects control, pressure, and lash pickup.
StarBorn is built for stronger grip rather than a light, minimal-contact feel.
- L-shaped profile: Provides a broad working angle for volume pickup.
- Specially textured inner tip: Increases contact and grip on thicker volume lashes.
- Extra stability: Helps control lash groups that may slip from smoother tips.
- Tension-control design: Gives artists a more deliberate gripping response.
- Premium-quality metal: Supports durable professional use.
- Standard or Fiber Tip: Offers two levels of gripping surface preference.
How To Clean:
- Remove Adhesive Residue: Carefully remove any remaining lash adhesive before cleaning with Curacoro Tweezers Cleansers.
- Clean Thoroughly: Wash tweezers with soap and water to remove visible debris and residue.
- Disinfect Properly: Use a professional-grade disinfectant and follow the manufacturer’s recommended contact time.
For U.S. Lash Artists → BARBICIDE®
- Mix 2 oz (¼ cup) Barbicide concentrate with 32 oz (4 cups) cold water
- For BARBICIDE® TB (where required): 1 oz (2 tbsp) with 1 gallon cold water
- Immerse tweezers for 10 minutes
- Rinse thoroughly and dry completely with a clean towel
For Canadian Lash Artists → PreEmpt CS 20
- Ready-to-use, no mixing
- Immerse tweezers for 20 minutes
- Rinse well + dry completely
- Replace solution every 2 weeks
Alternative Option → BioMers (Canada Approved)
- Ready-to-use, pH neutral (won’t corrode your tweezers)
- Safe for metal, glass, plastic
- Soak for 1–10 minutes
- Replace solution weekly
- Rinse & Dry Completely: Rinse thoroughly and dry immediately to help prevent rust, corrosion, or surface damage.
- Store Safely: Keep tweezers in a clean, dry, ventilated case with the precision tips protected.
- Avoid Prolonged Soaking: Excessive soaking, harsh chemicals, or storing tweezers while damp may affect their finish and long-term performance.
Can I use this tweezer for both isolation and pickup?
StarBorn is mainly intended for secure volume lash pickup, especially thicker volume lashes. It is not designed primarily as an isolation tweezer.
Should I choose Standard or Fiber Tip?
Choose Fiber Tip tweezers if you want extra grip, especially when working with ultra-fine lashes such as 0.03 mm or when you want a more forgiving gripping surface for handmade fan techniques. Choose Standard Tips if you prefer a smooth, traditional tweezer feel, work mainly with classic sets, or find textured micro-grooves too grippy for your technique.
How do I find the “sweet spot”?
Test the grip along the inner edge of the tweezer tip. The sweet spot is the exact area where both sides close flush and securely, allowing lashes or fans to be picked up without slipping.
How do you hold lash tweezers?
Hold the tweezer with a firm but relaxed grip, with your thumb on one side and three fingers on the opposite side. This position provides control and precision while helping reduce unnecessary hand tension during longer lash appointments.