How to make beautiful arrows on the eyes. Photo, step by step instructions: liquid eyeliner, felt-tip pen

Beautiful and well-executed arrows on the eyes perfectly complement any look. They can be narrow, wide, double, with the effect of cat's eyes. It is noticed that with the help of arrows you can correct the shape of the eyes, make them larger or smaller, Step-by-step photos will help you master the technique of drawing arrows with eyeliner.

Technique for drawing arrows with liquid eyeliner

Arrows in the eyes (the photo shows the process step by step (eyeliner)) are not easy to make perfect the first or second time. But if you can learn how to draw arrows with a pencil after a couple of workouts, then drawing arrows with eyeliner takes even more time and patience.

To facilitate the process and draw beautiful straight arrows, they act in accordance with the rules:

1. Good lighting is necessary. This makes it easier to control the evenness of the arrow.
2. You cannot close your eyes, you always need to look carefully in the mirror so that the arrow does not deform from the movement of the eyelids.
3. To begin with, draw arrows with a lighter shade of pencil. This will avoid unnecessary mistakes and fixes. The pencil can be easily erased.
4. It is better to choose a thin or oblique brush for a sharper angle.
5. It is necessary to start the arrow from the middle of the eyelid, smoothly moving to the inner side of the eye.
6. You can pull back the eyelid to make it easier to draw a straight line.
7. It is worth dividing the eyelid visually into small parts and drawing them, because it is much easier not to make mistakes in the process and draw an even arrow.
8. To prevent the arrows from rubbing off as long as possible, you must first apply shadows, powder or concealer to the eyelid.
9. The arrow should go very close to the lash line.

Before drawing arrows on the eyelid before an important event, it is recommended to practice in a relaxed atmosphere, taking into account the rules and secrets of application.

Technique for drawing arrows with a felt-tip pen

The arrows in front of the eyes (photo step by step) are easier to draw with an eyeliner-felt-tip pen due to the characteristics of the product, therefore, the eyeliner is recommended for beginners.

You need to know some rules:

1. To make it look natural, it is necessary to circle the upper eyelid along the lash line and not make the tail of the arrow too long.
2. For daytime makeup, the arrow should be made less pronounced and conspicuous.
3. If the upper eyelid is large, it can be visually reduced. To do this, it is worth performing the upper and lower eyeliner. It is better to make the top black and the bottom dark blue. The arrow should be thicker towards the middle and thinner towards the corner.The makeup is complemented by shadows.
4. For catchy and effective makeup, use the shaded arrow technique. First, it is drawn with a soft pencil, and a line is drawn on top with a felt-tip pen.
5. A fashionable and simple way is smokey ice. The entire eyes are outlined with a felt-tip pen, and dark shadows are applied on top. The inner corner of the eye is painted over with lighter shadows.

How to draw arrows

Classic thin arrows

To draw classic arrows, you need to follow the following instructions:

1. From the corner of the eye, a thin line is drawn along the growth of the eyelashes.
2. Then a neat corner is drawn and connected to the main outline.
3. A small space between the eyelashes and the line is painted over with a pencil.
4. The eyeliner arrows can be complemented with light makeup using eye shadow.
5. The space between the eyelashes on the upper eyelid is painted over with a black waterproof pencil. The eyelashes are additionally stained with ink.

How to draw wide arrows

Some girls find it easier to draw wide arrows.

The technique is as follows:

1. First you need to prepare the surface of the eyes. The eyelid is powdered.
2. The arrows are applied with eyeliner to the powdered eyelid: a line is drawn from the corner to the crease of the upper eyelid. It should be parallel to the brow.
3. The line is visually divided into 4 equal parts. In the second part, another line is drawn to the tip and a corner is made. An arrow is also executed from the inner corner of the eye.
4. All empty space is painted over.

How to draw double arrows

For such arrows, you will need a little more cosmetics:

• black gel eyeliner,
• beveled brush,
• eyeliner in a different color,
• one more brush.

First, the eyelid is prepared. The foundation is used to cover the eyelids and under eye circles. Powder of the desired shade is applied to the tone layer.

Additionally, eyebrows and cheeks are shaped. Over the eyelid, you also need to apply a primer and powder again.

Arrows on the eyes with colored eyeliner are drawn for half or 1/3 century. The arrow itself should be wide.

The tail is made sharp and oblong. It expands from the inner corner to the outer corner. The unpainted distance between the eyelashes and the colored arrow is filled with a line of black eyeliner.

If this is not enough, you can work out the lines with a pencil. The entire sequence of actions is presented in step-by-step photos.

With the effect of "cat's eyes"

Make-up starts with the eyeshadow. Black and dark blue shades are selected. The emphasis is on the corners of the eyes. The brush must be kept clean at all times, so every time you change colors it is rinsed with warm water, otherwise the makeup will look sloppy.

The arrow is drawn with an eyeliner from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner and extends slightly beyond it. The overhang should be no more than 5 mm. After that, mascara is applied. This type of arrow gives more expression to the eyes.

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Arrows for visual magnification of eyes

To increase the volume of the eyes, you must resort to using colored arrows... In this case, you should not darken your eyes too much, you should choose makeup in light colors. For this, gray, silver, blue, gold, blue colors are suitable. Black can also be used, but should not be overused.

Of all the types of arrows, the classic ones, drawn along the entire length of the eyelid or its middle, are best suited. And the eyes and corners should be painted with shadows of light colors. The arrows should also not be too thick, this will only make the eyes even smaller.

Arrows for eyes of different shapes

Rules for performing arrows in front of the eyes with drooping eyelids

Drawing arrows for the eyes with overhanging eyelids is not an easy task. This is especially difficult to do with liquid eyeliner. Therefore, to create the perfect makeup, it is worth resorting to the help of an eyeliner or eyebrow pencil.

Sequencing:

1. First, a fairly thin line is drawn with a pencil along the line of eyelash growth, from the inner corner of the eye to the outer one. You don't need to go outside the corners.
2. After that, you need to open your eyes in front of the mirror and outline the departure of the arrow directly along the overhanging eyelid.
3. Then the eye is closed again and the lines are connected, aligning them. Thanks to this technique, the arrow will look good with both eyes closed and open.
4. And already over the arrow drawn with a pencil, a line is drawn with an eyeliner. Irregularities can be removed with concealer.

Expressive arrows for deep-set eyes

For deep-set eyes, the use of too dark shadows is contraindicated. In this case, it is better to draw classic arrows with black pencil.

Sequencing:

1. Light shadows of a matte texture are superimposed on the eyelid.
2. After that, an arrow is drawn along the eyelash growth line with a pencil. It ends in a neat ponytail outside the outer corner of the eye. You can also draw an arrow at the bottom of the eye, but after that it should be gently shaded.

There is one more little secret that will help mask the flaw. To do this, draw the lower arrow a little lower, and paint the small distance between the eyelashes and the arrow with shadows of a light tone. It is best to always use matte shadows.

Arrows for wide-set eyes

Widely spaced eyes, on the contrary, need to be visually reduced a little and brought closer together.

Sequencing:

1. It is necessary to bring the inner corner of the upper eyelid and extend the angle closer to the nose. The arrow should be prominent, straight and clear. It is better to draw with black eyeliner or liquid eyeliner. The line does not recede from the corner and runs close to the lash line. It should be carried out clearly and continuously from the inner corner of the eye to the outer corner.
2. Full eyeliner will also look good with this type of eyes. The eye contour is completely outlined. You can keep the lines crisp, or gently blend them.

Arrows for almond eyes

For girls with almond-shaped eyes, any type of arrow is suitable. For a change, you can use the unusual 60s style arrows. They differ in that they start practically from the inner corner of the eye and expand towards the outer corner. The tail is neat and thickened.

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Arrows for Asian eyes

Arrows are the foundation of any Asian makeup. They allow you to visually increase the size of the eyes, emphasize the oriental flavor.

When performing such makeup, do this:

1. Draw a short arrow that will not go beyond the outer corner of the eye. These arrows should be thin at the ends and wide at the center. This allows you to visually increase the size of the eyes.
2. Arrows start from the middle of the century. They are held at the top and bottom. In this case, they should be thickened in the center of both the upper eyelid and the lower one.
3. You can add shadows to make the eyes stand out more.
4. It is not forbidden to make the arrows elongated. However, in this case it is necessary that the arrows aim towards the eyebrows. This is done so that the eyes do not seem sad.

How to draw arrows on the eyes with the corners down

Arrows for this eye shape should visually raise the outer corners. In this case, the tail should not be an extension of the eye, it should rise from the tip. The arrow begins to draw not from the beginning of the eye, but from its middle. Or rather, in the place where the eye contour begins to go down.

Arrows for round eyes

Arrows on the eyes (photo step by step) with a leash is an excellent tool for correcting the shape of the eyes, even round. To do this, you need to start drawing an arrow a short distance from the inner corner of the eye. After that, you need to gradually thicken the line closer to the outer corner.

You can use any eyeliner.Liquid eyeliner, felt-tip eyeliner, eyeliner, and other cosmetics are perfect.

Guidelines for choosing arrow colors

The color when choosing arrows has almost no meaning. It all depends on the girl's taste, as well as on the event for which the makeup is being done. In some cases, experts suggest not using too dark eyeliner for girls with small eyes.

Typical colors for arrows are black and dark blue.

Beginner tips: how to draw straight arrows

Recommendations:

1. Applying base and eyeshadow to the upper eyelid. The first step in drawing the arrows is to apply a foundation, which will allow the eyeliner to better adhere. After that, the base base is applied to the eyelids with shadows of light shades (when choosing the color of the shadows, you should take into account the color of the eyes). In this case, it is necessary to shade well the shadows at the corners of the eyes and eyebrows. And in the middle part of the eyelid, where it forms a fold, you can apply shadows of brighter shades;
2. Drawing arrows. Typically, the technique involves drawing from the middle of the eye to the outer corner or directly from the inner corner of the eye. It is carried out in one motion without interruption. It is important to draw it as close to the lash line as possible. The arrows should be as straight and accurate as possible. If there is a gap between the arrow and the eyelashes, you need to paint over it;
3. Applying shadow to the lower eyelid and tinting eyelashes with mascara.After the arrows are finished, shadows are applied to the lower eyelid. And only after that the eyelashes are painted with mascara. It is advisable to dye only the upper eyelashes with ink.

The arrows on the eyes (photo step by step) with eyeliner should be as symmetrical as possible. If they are different, you need to redo the work. If the pencil allows minor oversights, then the eyeliner is less convenient in this sense. Even slight unevenness is noticeable.

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What is needed for eyeliner arrows

For perfect shooters, you need to purchase high-quality cosmetics, the shades of which will match the girl's color type, the color of her eyes and hair.

In a cosmetic bag, every girl should have:

1. Eyeliner. Designed for eyeliner. It helps to draw arrows more accurately for those girls who have not yet learned how to execute arrows in one movement. Allows you to immediately erase the arrow or shade it with ease, and then apply smokey ice makeup. It is also necessary in order to outline the arrow before drawing it with eyeliner.
2. Liquid eyeliner. Suitable for those girls who can draw arrows and have a hand on it. With such an eyeliner, it is necessary to draw a line in one motion.
3. Gel and cream eyeliner... This tool is most often used by professionals and makeup artists. It takes more effort and time to complete the lines with these tools, but they make it easy to adjust the line and fit perfectly on the eyelid.
4. Shadows... They are a good base for shooters and complement makeup at the same time.
5. Special brushes and applicator. Essential for applying makeup and arrows.
6. Liner... It resembles a felt-tip pen and allows you to draw straight arrows even in the absence of special skills. The lines are soft. If you make a mistake, they can be easily wiped off with a cotton swab and a special makeup remover. But such a remedy does not last long for centuries.

Life hacks when drawing arrows with eyeliner

Life hacks when drawing arrows make the process incredibly simple.

These include several useful techniques:

1. If you find a pencil that is too hard or hard, you can soften it. To do this, you need to heat the lead with a lighter or hair dryer. It is not necessary to heat for a long time, it takes 2 to 5 seconds. Heating the pencil heats up and becomes a little softer, the process of drawing arrows is noticeably easier.
2. If you run out of eyeliner at the most inopportune moment, you can use mascara. It is necessary to dip the brush in mascara and draw a line closer to the lash line. The line should run exclusively along the outer eyelid.
3. If the arrows don't come out straight, you can use a business card or other flat and hard object. It is applied to the corner of the eye and an arrow is drawn over it. Some girls use a regular piece of paper.
4. The second option for drawing even arrows is regular tape. A small piece of scotch tape is cut off, applied once to the skin, which will slightly weaken its stickiness. After that, it is glued to the corner of the eye with a gap between the tape and the lash line. Then an arrow is drawn. Instead of tape, an adhesive plaster is also used. The sequence of the procedure remains the same.
5. You can draw arrows in the opposite direction. This means that the drawing starts from the outer corner of the eye to the inner one. This makes it much easier to make arrows for beginners.

Arrows in front of your eyes in a photo representing the entire sequence of actions can be done even by a beginner. However, before picking up the eyeliner, you should learn how to draw arrows according to step-by-step instructions in another, easier way, for example with a pencil.

Article design: Svetlana Ovsyanikova

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