what i love about the curler is that it opens up wide so i can easily get all my lashes inside the curler. i also love that it comes with two different pads to use for different lash types and needs. i use the white ones as i have very straight lashes which works great, but unfortunately the curvature of the curler doesn't work for my eye shape. for that reason - and only for that reason - i'll go back to using my shiseido lash curler