Arrows on the eyes have a special place in makeup. They help to transform the look, make it unique, and also emphasize the beauty of the face. A few life hacks and liquid eyeliner will tell you how to draw perfect arrows for yourself without the help of strangers.
Features of liquid eyeliner. Drawing arrows
Liquid eyeliner is very difficult to use. It is produced in the form of a felt-tip pen or in the form of a tube with a brush. You can apply liquid liners only on the skin; a dry pencil is used to draw the mucous membrane. It takes a lot of practice to keep the lines perfect.
When using liquid eyeliner, the uniformity of the arrows is important, otherwise they will look blurry. By changing the angle of inclination of the brush, you can change the thickness of the line. Liquid eyeliner dries up quickly enough, so you need to draw quickly.
When buying a liquid liner, you need to pay attention to the expiration date, since dry eyeliner cannot create perfect arrows, and it can also scratch the eyelid.
How to make arrows perfectly straight: life hacks and tips
How to draw arrows with liquid eyeliner to yourself will help you learn a few simple rules and recommendations:
- First, when drawing arrows, put your elbows on the table. A fulcrum will help to keep your hand from shaking. This will make the line of arrows perfectly straight.
- To make the arrows last, you need to use a makeup base. If no base is available, neutral eye shadow or powder can be applied.
- Better to use a waterproof liquid eyeliner. This will help prevent drips in case of rain or extreme heat. It is necessary to wash off such eyeliner with a special makeup remover.
- Using auxiliary objects, you can also draw arrows. For example, it can be a teaspoon, plaster, scotch tape, business card.
- If you have no experience in drawing arrows, you can use stencils. They are sold in various specialized cosmetics stores. It is necessary to attach the template to the eye and draw a clear line.
- It is recommended to draw a line with an eyeliner before applying the liquid liner. This will help correct unevenness. Or you can mark points on the eyelid, and then connect them with liquid eyeliner.
- Prepare cotton swabs. They will help remove any irregularities while the liquid eyeliner is still fresh. Also, using a cotton swab, you can correct the line by making it thinner.
These life hacks will greatly simplify the process of drawing arrows with liquid eyeliner.
Classic arrows
To prevent the makeup from becoming overloaded, you can use classic arrows. This technique is suitable for almost any type of eye. It is better to start drawing in the area of the pupil, heading towards the outer corner of the eye.Further along the line of growth of the eyelashes, you need to apply a thin horizontal line, which starts from the inner corner.
It is necessary to mentally imagine a line that stretches from the corner of the eye to the temple. The tail is carefully drawn, then you need to connect it with the finished line. Use a cotton swab to make the end of the arrow thinner.
Double arrows
How to easily draw a double arrow with liquid eyeliner will independently be prompted by the following algorithm:
- First of all, apply the makeup base. If you plan to use eyeshadow, it is better to choose a drier one.
- Draw the top arrow starting from the inner corner. Gradually, the line thickens, and then becomes thinner again.
- Next, draw a thin tail.
- The lower eyelid is painted only towards the middle of the face. The bottom arrow duplicates the top line, so it also becomes thicker near the pupil. The kennel does not close. This option is only valid if the eyes are very large.
The double arrow option is recommended for an evening look. You can choose different colors for these arrows. To make the eyes look wider, the lower eyelid can be drawn with a white pencil. Makeup artists do not advise girls with slanting eyes to apply double arrows.
Wide arrows
To make the look more expressive, you can choose wide arrows. It is recommended to first draw a line with a pencil. A check mark should be drawn near the outer corner of the eye and connected to the crease of the eyelid.
Next, a wide line is applied with liquid eyeliner, which becomes narrower towards the inner corner of the eye. It is necessary to connect both elements and draw a clear line on top. The final step is to fill the empty space with color.
Raised arrows with cat-eye effect
Arrows in makeup were first used in ancient Egypt to make the eyes look like a feline look. The Egyptians worshiped these animals and considered them sacred. Arrows with this effect do not lose their popularity today. The tail must be drawn sharp and wide.
The line should be drawn from the outer corner of the eye to the temple. The essence of the cat's eye technique is to lengthen and narrow the shape of the eye. Using black eyeliner can result in aggressive makeup, in which case you can use liquid liners in other colors depending on your eye and skin tone.
Arabic arrow
Contrary to the name, this technique is also great for girls with a European appearance. There are several types of Arabic arrows, but the basic rule in any of the options is to thoroughly paint over the ciliary contour, as well as the mucous part. First you need to darken the lower eyelid.
Next, you need to paint over the contours of the upper and lower eyelids, connecting the lines at the outer corner of the eye. The line is drawn with a liquid liner. Makeup artists advise against using this technique if the eyes are very small and slanted. Arabic arrows will help make the look more mesmerizing.
Arrows in English
English makeup always looks a little sloppy. One gets the impression that it was done very quickly. Clear lines are rarely used. Usually, the drawn arrows from above are shaded with a pencil.
How to make arrows perfectly straight with a spoon
How to draw an arrow with liquid eyeliner on your own, and you can do makeup to someone else using a teaspoon. It is necessary to apply a dry spoon at an angle from the outside of the eye so that the rounded side is near the corner. As a result, the line will be clear and expressive.
You can use a business card instead of a spoon, but then you get a smoother arrow. The disadvantage of this method is that the spoon must be with you when drawing arrows, which is not always convenient.
Arrows with scotch tape
Smooth and neat arrows can be achieved with regular tape. It needs to be glued at an angle to the outer corner of the eye.After that, it is better to wait a minute for the liquid eyeliner to dry. Peel off the tape slowly so as not to damage the sensitive skin around the eyes.
How to make arrows for eyes of different shapes
Arrows must be selected depending on the shape of the eyes. Correct lines will help bring symmetry and harmony. The drawing technique should depend on the type of girl's eyes.
You can determine the shape in this table:
| № | Basic eye shapes | Description |
| 1 | Almond eyes | The eyes are oblong. The outer corner is above the inner corner. |
| 2 | Downcast eyes | These are the eyes with the outer corners downward. |
| 3 | Small eyes | Eyes that are small in comparison to other facial features. |
| 4 | Round eyes | These are eyes that have a wide eyelid. As a rule, they are very bulky and convex. |
| 5 | Drooping eyelid | This is a type of eye in which the crease of the upper eyelid completely or partially flows over the movable eyelid. |
| 6 | Asian eyes | These are eyes that are elongated with a narrow slit. |
Almond eyes
For eyes of this shape, almost any type of arrow and makeup technique is suitable. The natural line with a thickening from the middle of the upper eyelid will look most impressive. The tail should be well defined, connecting to the lower lash line.
The almond shape is close to ideal, so you can experiment in drawing arrows. The main thing is not to make the eyes too elongated, but to keep their natural shape.
Downcast eyes
With this kind of eyes, the look seems tired and sad. It is the arrow that can fix this. The line begins in the pupil region, the tail is displayed before the end of the mucosal strip. With this technique, the corners are raised, making the look brighter. The inner corners remain intact.
Small eyes
The arrows will help to visually expand the eyes of a small shape. When drawing, you need to step back from the inner corner. The main thing is that it is not recommended to trace the outline completely, so the small size of the eyes will become even more noticeable.... You can shade the arrow line on top of the liquid eyeliner with a pencil. It is better to choose not black color for drawing, but metallic shades (gold, silver, bronze).
Round eyes
The arrow will help to visually give the round eyes an almond shape. The line should be thin, and the end of the arrow should be drawn with a horizontal stripe. Thus, the arrow lengthens the eyes on the sides, making them less round. The main thing is not to thicken the arrow in the area of the pupil. You can also darken the mucous membrane of the eyes with a pencil to visually reduce the roundness.
Drooping eyelid
How to draw arrows with liquid eyeliner for yourself with an overhanging eyelid, and in general, making bright eye makeup is quite problematic. It is usually considered to be an age sign. But the drooping eyelid is an anatomical feature that can also be found in young girls. Such an eyelid can hide the arrow, moreover, because of this, the eyeliner is erased faster.
The lines should be light, and the tail should be drawn up, directing it to the extreme point of the eyebrows.
Better to choose a waterproof liquid eyeliner, so the overhanging eyelid will not be able to erase the arrow during the day. If the eyes are large, in addition to the arrow, it is necessary to apply shadows. This will make the look more harmonious.
Asian eyes
Basically, eyes of this type are narrow in shape. Thick lines are best. To make the wide arrows perfectly clear the first time, you can draw lines with a pencil before that. Life hack from makeup artists: if you draw the outline of the inner eyelid with a white pencil, the look will appear wider.
Slanting eyes cannot be completely outlined with black eyeliner, because this will make the shape of the eyes more noticeable. You can draw both perfectly thin and wide arrows yourself, using the above tips and tricks. Experience will help improve the skill of drawing light lines with liquid eyeliner.Arrows will make your look more vivid and expressive.
Author: Medvedeva Ekaterina
Article design: Anna Vinnitskaya
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I never dared to double arrows. I thought it was very casual and vulgar. But when I saw them in the article, I was very surprised and decided to try. I didn't even think that I could go like this) I liked it very much, thanks !!!