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Best Lash Curl for Downturned Eyes: Lift Without Droop (C/CC/D/L Curl)

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Best curl for downturned eyes? Start with CC (or C for soft sets). Use D for glam, and consider L curl when you want extra lift at the outer corner.

Main rule: lift the outer corner by curl + mapping (don’t just keep going longer).

Downturned eyes are beautiful—but in lash extensions, they can look “droopy” if the outer corner is mapped too long or too heavy. The goal is simple: create lift and openness at the outer corner.


Why downturned eyes droop with lashes

  • The outer corner naturally angles downward.
  • If you add too much length at the very end, it visually pulls the eye down more.
  • Heavy density on the outer corner can exaggerate the downturn.

Best curl choices (C / CC / D / L)

C Curl (soft + wearable)

  • Best for: natural sets that still look lifted
  • Tip: keep outer corner controlled (don’t over-lengthen)

CC Curl (most recommended for lift)

  • Best for: lifting downturned outer corners without “too dramatic” curl
  • Why it works: more lift than C, still wearable

D Curl (glam lift)

  • Best for: clients who want strong visible curl
  • Watch out: D + very long outer corner can look “hooked” or heavy—use shorter mapping

L Curl (structure + outer-corner lift)

  • Best for: creating a lifted outer corner shape
  • Great when: you want lift without adding extra length

Need the full curl reference? Full Curl Guide: J/B/C/CC/D/DD →


The best mapping for downturned eyes: “Lifted Cat Eye”

Most pros avoid making the last zone the longest. Instead: build length into the outer third, then drop 1–2mm at the very end.

Lifted Cat Eye (downturned-eye safe example)
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Outer third builds lift, last zone drops to avoid droop.


Pro tip: lift comes from curl + direction, not only length

  • Use slightly stronger curl (CC or D) on outer third if needed.
  • Keep bases clean and direction consistent on the outer third.
  • For wispy looks, add spikes in the outer third but keep the very end shorter.


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