How to draw arrows on the eyes correctly with eyeliner or pencil

Every woman dreams of always looking perfect, including paying close attention to her eyes, lips and hands. By applying eye makeup, you can adjust their shape and disguise minor imperfections.

Classic arrows appeared back in the 50s, favorably emphasizing the depth of the look and giving the eyes playfulness. Much time has passed since then, but winged eyeliner has proven to be a universal means of correcting the shape of the eyes and has gained popularity among modern ladies.

Options for making arrows and choosing them for different types of eyes

When making arrows yourself, you should understand that the first time they may turn out to be completely imperfect. However, a couple of workouts - and even arrows will become the calling card of their owner. So, we should talk about the types of arrows and their use in practice, depending on the shape of the eye:

Thus, it is clear that arrows can be made in different colors and different techniques, using eyeliner, liner and pencil.

Simple ways to quickly apply eyeliner at home

How to learn to draw arrows on your eyes? When starting to conquer a new type of eye makeup, you should adhere to the mandatory rules, otherwise there is a risk of getting asymmetrically located arrows. So, you should consider a small scheme for ideally applying color to the eyelid:

This is how a regular thin arrow with an upward tail is drawn. If the arrow is voluminous, then using the same method, first apply the outline of the desired volume, and then paint the inside of the arrow.

In addition, some nuances of correct contour application should be taken into account:

• the arrow should be located close to the eyelash growth line, without creating sloppy “gaps”;
• the eyelid should be half-open to control the process of evenly drawing the line;
• By lining only the lower eyelid, there is a risk of getting a comical facial expression.

Technique for drawing the correct lines with a cosmetic pencil

How to draw arrows on the eyes with a pencil?

Due to the fact that the pencil is softer than other means of applying eyeliner, and is also easy to shade and easier to erase in case of imperfections, many girls designate it as their favorite for everyday looks.

But even with this kind of makeup there are advantages and disadvantages that you need to know about:

• the line must be continuous, because unevenness will be more difficult to correct than using a brush and eyeliner;
• to begin with, you can draw a line from the middle of the eyelid to the edge of the eye, and then, if necessary, add a thin line at the outer corner of the eye;
• It is difficult to draw a long and voluminous ponytail with a pencil, so it is suitable only if the line ends with a short line;
• the color of the line will become brighter if, after the first thin line, a repeat contour is drawn from above;
• a pencil with a harder texture is well suited for drawing fine lines and will last throughout the day;
• a soft pencil will make the arrow more voluminous and the color more saturated, but the durability of the drawing is short-lived.

So, thin lines made with a pencil are more suitable for discreet daytime makeup, and for more professional and intricate arrow shapes, it is best to use eyeliner.

Draw arrows on the eyes with liquid eyeliner step by step

If the arrows in a pencil have long been mastered, it’s time to start conquering eyeliner, because the application techniques are almost identical. Let's talk again about how to draw arrows yourself, but now using liquid eyeliner:

1. Look carefully at your reflection in the mirror, determine the shape of your eyes and mentally outline the thickness of the arrow and the length of the ponytail.
2. Close the eyelid and place a small point from which the arc line will begin.
3. You should draw a line as close to the eyelashes as possible, so carefully draw a line from the intended point to the middle of the eye and look at the result: the line should be smooth and thin.
4. If everything turned out correctly, without lifting your hand, draw a line to the corner of the eye.
5. You can add a spectacular ponytail to the resulting line by outlining a small line from the edge of the eye, visually tending upward to the tip of the eyebrow.
6. Next, you need to connect the main line and the drawn tail, painting the distance between them.

The initial “training” of drawing a clear arrow may not work, but don’t despair. The main thing is to make sure that your hand is steady, otherwise the line will not be straight.

Using dry eyeliner

How to draw beautiful wings on your eyes with dry eyeliner? Don't be intimidated by the name, because dry eyeliner is just as easy to apply as liquid eyeliner. To use it, you will definitely need makeup tools - an applicator or a small brush. In order to use it correctly, the following rules must be observed:

• You cannot wet dry powder, otherwise it will be hopelessly spoiled; To draw a line, just wet the brush and gently dip it in a small amount of paint;
• in this version, it is better to start from the middle of the eye, drawing a line to the tip, and then draw the corner of the eye and make a small ponytail.

Dry eyeliner is indispensable where you need to shade colors. For example, with smoky eyeliners, it will be universal: with a dampened brush you can apply a thin line at the base of the eyelashes, and with a dry brush you can add and shade the main color on the eyelid.

Double arrows on the eyes - beautiful or comical?

At first glance, double arrows seem very difficult to execute, but technically, drawing two lines is done in the same way as a classic arrow. Let's consider the correct application technique for independent execution. How to draw double arrows on the eyes:

1. Initially, you should make a graphic, clear arrow along the upper eyelid with the main color, usually a black version (done with a hard pencil or liquid eyeliner).
2. The line is drawn close to the growth of the eyelashes and begins with a thin arc, increasing towards the middle of the eye and then decreasing again towards the tip.
3. The tail of the arrow must extend beyond the eye line and must be directed upward.
4. Next, you need to decide where the second arrow will be located - on the upper or lower eyelid.
5. A double arrow on the upper eyelid will look very shocking. It is drawn from the inner corner to the outer one, overlapping the first arrow or lying exactly along its arc.
6. The arrow on the lower eyelid is best done with a soft pencil. The application technique should mirror the work with the upper eyelid. You should start drawing the line from the edge of the eye towards the middle, you can shade it slightly to give the look depth. Only those with large eyes can draw the outer corner.

It is worth understanding that the use of double arrows in daytime makeup is completely inappropriate; it is better to leave such a theatrical option for attending various events.

Modern stylists and makeup artists advise experimenting with makeup, learning to play with color, without stopping only at monochrome black and gray shades. Makeup artists advise paying attention to the following nuances when doing makeup:

• daytime makeup holds up well to blue, silver, and gold eyeliners, and they also visually enlarge the eye;
• light shades of eyeliner give the face a fresh look, hiding the age of the owner of the arrows;
• The effect of an “open” look can be easily achieved by using the following trick: we line the upper eyelid with a deep color (for example, green), and draw the lower eyelid with a color several tones lighter (light green);
• a classic black line makes the eye smaller, but if you want to make a line with exactly this color, you should draw a very thin line;
• deep-set eyes will help visually bring chocolate, coffee and gray shades of eyeliner closer to the ideal shape;
• A well-drawn arrow can increase the volume of eyelashes several times.

In addition to all of the above, it is worth understanding that not all types of arrows will be appropriate in professional activities. It is best to leave the brightest options for special occasions.

Conclusion

Concluding the story about the art of making arrows, we should once again dwell on the key points of working with this precise technique in makeup:

1. Before drawing any lines, you should find out what shape the eye has and what technique of execution can highlight its natural beauty.
2. Choose for yourself the ideal means of applying eyeliner from the textures offered on the market: liquid, dry, gel, pencil.
3. Make-up should be done, dividing it into daytime and evening, so as not to be branded as a lady with a lack of taste.

Be beautiful and irresistible!

And there are some more tips on drawing arrows on the eyes in the next video.

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