How to draw arrows correctly and accurately, taking into account the shape and location of the eyes

Arrows on the eyes in makeup have always been fashionable. With their help, you can easily make your eyes more expressive and correct various imperfections in your appearance (visually make your eyes larger or smaller).

However, drawing them accurately and correctly is not as easy as it might seem at first glance. Our advice and practice will help you with this.

What is the best way to draw arrows?

Today, many cosmetic products are sold that can be used to draw beautiful arrows. But keep in mind that such funds need to be selected individually. After all, for some it is more convenient to draw them with a regular pencil, and for others with liquid eyeliner. In stores you can buy:

liquid eyeliner;
waterproof or regular pencil;
eyeliner - felt-tip pen;
gel eyeliner;
dry eyeliner (regular eye shadow).

The most important thing is to use this or that product correctly. In order for the pencil or eyeliner to lie evenly on the eyelid, it is advisable to first apply the base to the upper eyelid.

If you do not yet have experience in drawing arrows, then take good advice from experienced makeup artists - first try drawing them with a soft pencil. The advantage of this method is that you can easily achieve the desired thickness of the lines (for a thin and clear line, the pencil needs to be sharpened well).

In addition, the soft pencil is easy to shade. Start drawing an arrow from the middle of the eyelid and move it to the outer corner of the eye. Depending on the type of makeup, the arrows can be made with a dark or light pencil. A classic is considered a rich black color that goes perfectly with any makeup.

The hardest thing to do is draw eyeliner with liquid eyeliner.. It will take time and practice to master this process. Liquid eyeliners can come with a tip or a brush. To make the lines smooth and without blots, you first need to clean the brush from excess paint and lumps.

You can resort to one more little trick - first draw thin arrows with a pencil, and on top of them along the growth line of the upper eyelashes, gradually lifting them to the outer corner of the eye, draw with eyeliner.

Helium eyeliner combines the properties of liquid eyeliner and pencil. It's much easier to draw arrows with it. In addition, this eyeliner is applied with an angled brush, which simplifies the application process.

Moreover, the more pressure you put on the brush, the wider the line you will get. By the way, this eyeliner dries very quickly and the arrows drawn with it turn out almost perfect.

Dry eyeliner Application is very simple - using a brush or applicator. Makeup artists recommend using not simple shadows, but baked ones. If you want bright lines, wet the brush with water, dip it in the shadow, and then sweep across your eyelid.

Eyeliner in the form of a felt-tip pen very easy to use and dries quickly. With this eyeliner you will not need to dose the paint and this will save you a lot of time. When using this eyeliner, you need to lift the corner of the eyelid with your finger and then apply it to the outer corner of the eye. If you want to make your look expressive, try drawing the arrows again.

You can find more detailed information about choosing eyeliner.

Choosing arrows for your eye type

For each type of eye, it is advisable to draw arrows correctly. After all, they can not only make your eyes more expressive and beautiful, but also, on the contrary, highlight all your shortcomings.

Arrows for small eyes

To make small eyes look bigger, use light eyeliner. You only need to draw arrows on the upper eyelid. They are carried out from the middle of the eye and extend evenly to the outer corner. If the line is not drawn beyond the outer corner of the eye, it will visually reduce it.

For large and round eyes

Arrows must be made on the upper and lower eyelids. With black eyeliner you can easily change the shape of your eyes. It is recommended to lengthen the corners by drawing a line slightly above the corner, visually rounding it. After the arrows are drawn, they need to be shaded.

We draw close-set eyes

Start drawing a thin arrow from the middle of the eye. It needs to be made wider towards the outer corner. To visually increase the distance between the eyes, draw the same arrows on the lower eyelid.

Wide-set eyes

Draw a tight, even line across the entire upper eyelid. The inner corner of the eyelid needs to be drawn a little so that the eyes visually appear closer to each other.

Eyeliners for narrow eyes

Draw a clear line along the entire length of the eyelid. The middle of the arrow needs to be made a little thicker, and the corners of the eyes should be painted with shadows from a light palette.

We draw the eyes in the correct shape

If you have the right shaped eyes, then you can be creative and experiment. You can, for example, make arrows in the style of Marilyn Monroe - draw a line close to the eyelashes along the upper eyelid, drawing its outer corner of the eyelid, slightly sharpening it towards the top. There is no need to paint the lower eyelid.

You can create a "Smoky Eyes" effect. In this case, the arrows need to be drawn on both the upper and lower eyelids. To apply, use a black soft pencil that is easy to shade.

To make the arrows beautiful and neat, draw them in good lighting and use a large mirror. It should stand up and not be held up, as you will want to use both hands to make neat lines.

While drawing, tighten the skin of the eyelid using your fingers upward. The eyes should be slightly open;
Initially, draw a thin arrow. If necessary, it can be expanded anywhere.
The area between the eyelashes and the arrow itself must be carefully drawn;
If you want your arrows to retain their original appearance throughout the day, apply shadows on top;
Most girls are suitable for eyeliners with the tip in the corner of the eyelid pointing upward;
If it is difficult for you to draw a continuous, even line, then draw it in parts. Start from the inner corner of the eye and move to the outer corner;
Remember that both arrows must be symmetrical, otherwise the makeup will look strange and sloppy;
Professionals do not recommend lining the lower eyelid with liquid eyeliner, as sometimes it can look vulgar;
The arrows on the lower eyelid should be thin or shaded;
If you want your eyes to appear more expressive and deeper, color your lower eyelid with a white pencil.

Now you know how to draw perfect arrows on your eyes. They are suitable for any makeup, be it daytime, evening or holiday. Don't forget that on special occasions you can use glitter eyeliners or just eyeliners of different colors.