Straight Wand
Also known as the classic mascara wand, these mascara wands are designed to give your lashes more volume. Its shape allows you to mascara on smaller lashes, or lashes on your inner eyelids.
We recommend: Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara, $21
Curved Wand
These mascara wands give your lashes an extra lift, since its shape mimics your lashes' natural curl. This brush is mostly used for clump-proof mascara, as its comb is designed to prevent clumps from forming. It also pairs well with curling formulas.
We recommend: Clinique High Impact Curling Mascara, $19
Fat Brush Wand
Ah, who among us doesn't appreciate a mascara with a fat brush? These mascara wands are designed to give your lashes extra thickness by coating them with more mascara. This wand has tightly-spaced bristles, which helps your coat your lashes from root to tip.
We recommend: Charlotte Tilbury Full Fat Lashes, $29
Skinny Wand
These mascara wands are designed to help define your lashes. They work well for separating each lash, lengthening them one by one.
We recommend: NYX The Skinny Mascara, $7
Micro Wand
These mascara wands are also great for avoiding clumps, since the shorter bristles deposit less pigment — they're ideal for a cleaner, more defined lash look. Since they offer better control, they also work well for trickier areas, like the inner corners of your eyes or your lower lashes.
We recommend: It Cosmetics Tightline 3-in-1 Black Primer - Eyeliner - Mascara, $24
