How to draw arrows on the eyes with eyeliner?

Drawn with a pencil or eyeliner, the arrows on the eyes instantly make the look more expressive, and the image - glamorous. This is one of the favorite makeup elements for women, which came into fashion in the fifties and remains in trend to this day. All this is determined by the incredible versatility of this element of eye makeup. It suits every girl and is able to decorate any eyes.

Not everyone manages to make smooth and beautiful arrows the first time. First, they require some skill to apply. Secondly, for each eye shape, you need to choose the most successful version of the arrow. All these problems disappear with practice. Be sure to remember: if it didn’t work out the first time, it will work out the fifth or tenth.

It is not so difficult to draw arrows for yourself. The success of such an enterprise is largely determined by a quality tool designed for this. You can draw arrows beautifully with the help of all products: liquid or dry eyeliners, pencils or felt-tip pens. Just each of them has certain features that should be considered.

Let's take a look at how best to handle each type of eyeliner:

Dry eyeliner

With its help, drawing is easiest - with a certain experience and skill.Such a tool looks like an ordinary jar of paint. In texture, it is a dry and solid substance that needs to be slightly diluted with water for use.

The advantage of such an eyeliner over other means is that you can make any consistency of the composition that is convenient for you. It is best to make not too liquid, but a creamy texture. So the composition is easier to apply, it will not spread and be smeared. Such a product does not have a very saturated color (compared to liquid or gel counterparts), so you may have to brush several times to create a clear black line. Another advantage of dry eyeliners is their amazing cost-effectiveness. The jar contains a concentrated product, it is required to create a little makeup, so you can use one package for a very long time.

liquid eyeliner

Thanks to it, you can make very clear and spectacular arrows. To draw a line, you need to practice a little, because wielding a brush can be somewhat unusual for those who have always used a pencil. It can be gel or cream, slightly different in texture, and is available in jars, like dry.

The gel version is more suitable for beginners, it does not dry out instantly, so in case of failure, incorrect strokes can be easily removed. Usually liquid types of eyeliner are waterproof, do not spread under the influence of rain, moisture and tears. They have a rich charcoal color and allow you to create both everyday and bright holiday looks. The creamy eyeliner is not so bright in color, but it is more convenient to apply and has increased durability. Makeup with her does not have to be corrected throughout the day.

Pencil

It makes it easier to learn how to draw arrows. The line is thus lighter and smoother. With it, you can experiment with the thickness and length of the line, because it is much easier to remove and erase the pencil. For those who already know how to use a pencil, but who are not satisfied with it, it is quite possible to line their eyes in the usual way, and circle the result with eyeliner. This form of the tool is used to create wide arrows (along with the use of shadows). However, this option will not be able to maintain its durability for a long time.

felt-tip pen

You can use it in much the same way as a pencil. A felt-tip pen (or liner) is a combination of a pencil and a liquid component. Its shape is the same as a regular drawing tool, it has a felt tip. They are comfortable to use, like a pencil, but you can get a clear and bright version, like using a gel. It is very convenient when drawing a line with this tool to use the method of initially putting points along the future path of the line.

Each type of eyeliner can be used in different ways. Women in the process of using various means and creating various forms of makeup usually choose one method, which they then adhere to. At the same time, there is always room for imagination and the application of new techniques.

The arrow line can be drawn from the middle, or you can start from the inner corner of the eye. In some situations, the arrow is created with strokes. First, a segment is drawn from the inner corner to the middle, then the tip is outlined, and at the end the resulting strokes are connected, forming a single line. The contour can even be formed from many points that outline the future arrow. The dots are drawn according to the growth of the eyelashes and set the bend.In the process of connecting them, the bend and thickness of the line can be adjusted.

Eyeliners can vary not only in texture, but also in color. The standard shade for this product is black. It can be of different saturation and shades, but is universal. This color is suitable for all women and is used to create daytime and evening looks.

You should not stop your choice only on black, because the cosmetic industry offers other interesting options. Brown is also very popular. It can be of various shades. Its use makes the image lighter and weightless, perfectly completing everyday makeup. Even dark shades of this color look more natural than black. The main thing is that they are correctly matched to the color of the hair and do not have an unnatural redhead.

In addition to the standard (brown, black shades of eyeliner), the beauty industry offers other bright colors: blue, green, purple. Such juicy shades (as well as the addition of sparkles) will help make evening makeup non-trivial and unique. Cosmetic companies also offer neon eyeliners, which become fashionable when creating creative makeup. They are usually not used separately. It is better to combine with black, in which case the eyes will be very bright and memorable.

A very important point when using liquid or cream eyeliners is the choice of brush. You can use the thinnest makeup brush to draw neat lines. Many girls also use very thin high-quality brushes that are not intended for cosmetics. A thin and even line allows you to draw a beveled brush.In any case, you will first have to try several options and then decide which tool suits you best.

There are many types of arrows. They differ in their thickness, the beginning of the line, the eyeliner of the lower eyelid, and the tips. They can suit different types of eyes and create images suitable for different occasions. Consider the features of the main types of arrows.

• Simple - is a thin eyeliner of the upper eyelid, starting at the inner corner of the eye.

• Basic - a line for the entire width of the upper eyelid, thin, but somewhat thicker than a simple one. The tips of the simple and basic species are not bent and end at the outer corner of the eye.
• Double - this is a continuation of the base arrow with a transition to the lower eyelid to its middle.
• classical - this form is a line above the upper eyelid, without a pronounced tip. Its main feature is a thin beginning and a gradually thickening tip.

• corner down - has a basic shape, but the corner at the outer side of the eye is bent, continuing the trajectory of the outer eyelid. With this form, you should be careful, it does not suit every eye shape.
• Oily - is a thickened version of the classic line.
• pin-up - very similar to the classic arrow, but has a characteristic flirtatious tip bent upwards. It is considered ideal when the direction of the tip visually continues the line of the lower eyelid.
• feline - this arrow also rises, but has a more pronounced thickening near the outer corner of the eye and a sharp tip, which makes the line above the growth of the eyelashes almost straight, and the look is languid.
• double corner - it resembles a pin-up in shape, but has a forked tail at the end.

• Arabic - the arrow goes along the entire upper and lower eyelids and has thickenings from the outer corner of the eye, but does not cover the slug in the inner corner. In this place, it is torn and slightly hangs down from above, creating a special shape.
• Luxurious - the shape is very similar to the Arabic one, but the inner corner of the eye is completely circled, which gives irresistible expressiveness to the look and confidence to the image.
• sleepy - the upper eyelid in this version is emphasized in the basic way, and the lower one - with a fairly thick stroke to the middle of the eye. The bottom edge can even be smudged to achieve the full effect. This option will be a good solution for eyes that have a too raised outer corner.

• Egyptian - repeats the shape of a luxurious one, completely outlining the eye, while it has a characteristically curved tail and a small branch of the line from below in the outer corner of the eye. This makes the makeup look like an Egyptian hieroglyph, and makes the look more open, giving it an almond shape.
• Modern - combines a classic line on top, a thin eyeliner of the lower eyelid and an additional line from the tip of the arrow, going along the crease of the moving eyelid.

• spread wings - a rather effective option, it is a pin-up arrow on top, a rather thick version at the bottom, with a small tip bent down. Creates an interesting and dynamic effect, without much loading the image.

You need to draw all kinds of arrows, as close as possible to the contour of eyelash growth. This will make perfect thin arrows. If necessary, they are easy to expand to the desired volume. For large and wide arrows, it is better to use a special wide brush.This, with due skill, will make it possible to make a clearer contour, and the makeup will eventually be more even and graphic.

Girls who are happy owners of large almond-shaped eyes can use any form of arrows. Such eyes are considered ideal and are great for various experiments with the image. Classic arrows are especially suitable for them.

Wide-set eyes should be framed by a fairly wide stroke, starting at the inner corner of the eye. In this case, the tail of the arrows should not be very far away. You can complete the stroke with a thin line on the lower eyelid according to the growth of eyelashes. Natalia Vodianova has wide-set eyes, you can draw several ideas from her makeup.

If the eyes have a close fit, it would be logical to start drawing the arrow from the middle of the century. The tail can be made to any length. The lower eyelid can also be summed up, starting from the middle. For understanding, you can look at makeup, for example, Scarlett Johansson.

small eyes like Megan Fox, can be visually enlarged by starting a cat-like arrow from the visual middle of the eye. Its tip can be brought out behind the eyelashes and have a thickening at the outer corner of the eye. The lower eyelid can also be summed up, but you need to be especially careful with this. With this shape of the eyes, unsuccessful eyeliner can narrow it even more, and make makeup sloppy.

Too big eyes will help visually make the eyeliner of both eyelids narrower and closer to ideal. In this case, the lower eyelid can be brought along the inner edge, closer to the eye. Makeup is an example of this style. Mila Kunis.

Christina Ricci is the owner of round eyes.In her make-up, the arrow begins at a quarter of the length of the eyelid, set back from the inner corner. Its tip can be extended, and the lower eyelid is also summed up. However, you can not do this over the growth of eyelashes.

narrow eyes like Lucy Liu, will help expand the arrow, which has a thickening in the middle. There shouldn't be a long tail. You can use the classic version.

Downcast eyes, like Julianne Moore, can be corrected with the tip of the arrow bent up. On the lower eyelid, the line is also allowed, but it should not go along the inner eyelid and be too thin.

Raised up corners will help correct the line with a thickening in the middle of the eye. Let the tail be thin, and the lower eyeliner goes along the inner eyelid.

Double arrows can be made both in the usual black color and highlighted with some unusual one. Moreover, with the help of color, it is the branching that is emphasized. This will be a good option for going to a party.

For some types of makeup, you can use a specially prepared or purchased stencil. To create perfect arrows (like a cat's eye), you need to attach a stencil and draw a line along it, this will help to make it clear, not to stain the eyelid. The prepared stencil can be used in the future as many times as necessary.

In the process of applying eye makeup with eyeliner, you need to consider a few points that will make it easier and more correct:

• To improve the durability of eye makeup after the usual eye care product, you need to apply a base under makeup, and then a thin layer of powder. The powder can be the usual shade or transparent. Then apply shadows that are suitable for the selected image.Even if the use of shadows is not expected, such preparation will not only make the makeup especially durable, but also visually present the look more open and expressive.
• To make perfect arrows, you need to fix the elbow of the working hand. It is convenient to put it on a flat hard surface of the dressing table. This will not allow the hand to tremble and will make it possible to draw a line evenly and accurately.

• You can line your eyes with a variety of tools and using different techniques. Either the line is quickly and smoothly applied to the eyelid, or the future contour can be outlined with dots, and then connected into a solid arrow. In the second option, the arrow can be applied to any required thickness, while adjusting its direction. This method is good for beginners and mastering a new drawing tool.
• The scheme for drawing arrows can be any suitable for the type of eyes. In this case, the line should always be applied as close as possible to the line of eyelash growth. There should be no gap between eyelashes and eyeliner.
• Using a brush, you can blend the borders of the eyeliner. So you can make up your eyes in a very popular style "Smoky Eyes".

• Dark shadows can be applied along the eyeliner, for this you need to use a thin, damp brush. This will help emphasize and slightly lengthen the cilia.

Learning how to beautifully and easily draw eyes is not so difficult. It is enough to train regularly as much as you need. Small recommendations will help in this matter, in which we will consider how to gradually apply eyeliner on the eyelids:

1. Draw a thin line with eyeliner or pencil as close to the lashes as possible. You can even draw the space between the eyelashes.This initial line may not be very even and neat, because then there will be more eyeliner on top of it. However, still try to make the eyelid smoother, for this you can slightly tilt your head back, cover your eyes, or slightly pull it with your finger.
2. Finish the tip of the arrow and its outer edge. The ponytail can be of various lengths, bend upwards more or less, fork depending on your preferences, makeup theme and eye shape. In the classic form, the tip of the arrow continues the line of the lower eyelid and is not very long. The classic shape suits most girls and is universal for a daytime and evening look.
3. The outer edge and the original border are neatly connected to each other, forming the outline of the arrow, and it is painted over. The tail of the arrow should be thin and spicy. The line itself should be thin at the inner corner of the eye and more solid at the outer.

There may be variations in applying makeup with eyeliner, but the meaning remains the same.

To make the line even in the absence of proper experience, you can use some tricks:

• Some ladies give advice for the successful creation of an arrow. It is necessary to take a dry and clean small spoon, attach it to the eye from the outside so that the curved part forms the tail of the arrow. With the help of a cutlery, it will be very easy to bring the arrow, without fear of going astray and climbing in the wrong place.
• Others leave a recommendation to use a makeup sponge as a stencil. The sharp corner of this accessory is applied to the outer corner and a line is drawn along its edge.
• If the edges of the arrow turned out to be not very smooth, there is no way to erase them, as is the case with liquid eyeliner, use a light pencil or concealer to correct makeup.
• Band-aid or tape can also be used as a stopper. It is glued under the upper eyelid, forming the line of the tail of the arrow, which must be completed. With this device it is easy to make graphic and clear arrows, you can not be afraid to climb over the edge and make it uneven. The main thing when sticking is not to touch the cilia, the result can be deplorable.

• If your arrow pencil is too hard, hold the tip over a match or lighter for thirty seconds and it will become noticeably softer and easier to use.

Judging by the comments on the Internet, we can conclude that many girls have problems with drawing arrows on their eyelids. Many people like the recommendation to use duct tape or plaster. Others note that they used a ruler to learn.

It is important to remember that sooner or later you will still learn how to make beautiful eyes. Your work will undoubtedly be rewarded, the main thing is not to deviate from the goal.

Learning to draw arrows. More details in the video below.