Unless it's a special occasion, I nearly never use a eyelash curler on my fringe. I have heard too many horror stories about inadvertently slicing, pulling, or breaking off delicate lashes. Considering my clumsy tendencies, I don't think using the tool would be worth the risk. Reddit user Aub3912's terrifying mishap is just more proof that I shouldn't be trusted with a lash curler.
She posted the above image of her eye with the explanation "I sneezed while curling my eyelashes." If you look closely, you'll see that the inner third of her eyelid is completely devoid of fringe. She even went on to post the image of the tool with her lashes stuck to it. "I really thought I ripped my eyelid in half," she confessed.
This mishap is not just disturbing to those who adore their eyelashes but could be a health risk. Your fringe prevents small particles and bacteria from getting into your eyes, so losing this barrier could put your vision in harm's way (yikes!).
If this hasn't completely scared you off using eyelash curlers, there are a few precautions you can take to ensure a mishap like this doesn't happen to you.