Among the various make-up techniques, beautiful arrows are in the lead. They correct the shape of the eyes, focus attention on their beauty, and give the look a charming freshness. Every girl has a special skill, how to draw arrows. Women who do not suit these alluring lines do not exist in nature. The main thing is to find the right option: restrained modesty in the spirit of Audrey Hepburn, alluring sexuality like Marilyn Monroe or charming languor in the style of Marlene Dietrich.
Types of arrows
Before you draw arrows on your eyes, you should figure out what they are, with what means they are made and to whom they go.
Basic arrows
Fits perfectly into everyday life. Visually they look like short arrows, thanks to which the eyelashes appear more expressive. Such arrows are made with a pencil. A thin line is drawn along the interlash line, which ends with a tail at the outer corner and is shaded.
Double arrows
An original way to decorate for the evening. Gives eyelashes visual thickness and a flirty playfulness to the image. They are performed similarly to basic arrows, but the outer corner is decorated with two tails instead of one. The effect of a sly cat's gaze is created.
Classic arrows
The prevalence of the beauty trend is explained by its universal application. Makeup is appropriate for any occasion. They are wider than the basic arrows and give the eyes accentuated expressiveness. In the process of execution, the upper eyelid stands out beautifully with a gradual thickening of the lines, which end with a thin tail.
Arrows from the middle of the century
Visually correct the shape of the eyes, giving it an almond shape. The line starts from the middle of the eyelid and leads to the outer corner.
Wide arrows
They add mystery to the eyes, visually the eyelashes appear thicker. Similar to classic arrows, but with a wider outline of the eyelids.
Arab arrows
A popular beauty trend with full contouring. More often than not, this method is complemented by a catchy lip design. Both eyelids are highlighted, the field between the eyelashes is drawn, and the corners are outlined.
How to draw classic arrows
Such arrows will suit almost every face type and eye shape. The makeup will not be overloaded, the eyes will simply become larger and the gaze more expressive.
You will need
- Pencil (preferably kajal) or eyeliner (for example, Glossy Eyeliner from Isa Dora). If this is your first time drawing arrows, take a pencil. It is much easier to work with him. As for color, makeup artists still recommend black, as it is universal and most expressive.
- Cotton buds.
- Micellar water.
Step 1. Paint the space between the eyelashes at the outer corner of the eye.
Keep the tool as close to the eyelash line as possible and do not go into the mucous membrane, otherwise the color will be imprinted on the lower eyelid.
Start drawing from the middle of the eyelid and move to the outer corner. Stop where the eyelashes end: we will draw the tail of the arrow a little later.
Step 2. Paint the space between the eyelashes at the inner corner of the eye.
Move to the inner corner and again paint only the lash line. Be especially careful here: the line in this area should be the thinnest.
Step 3. Draw the tail of the arrow
Bring the pencil or brush to the outer corner of your eye. Mentally draw a line. It should extend towards your temple and be an extension of your lower eyelid. Another strong point is the middle part of the eyebrow (before the break and tail). The line should be a repetition of it.
Using a slight pulling motion, draw the tail of your arrow.
Step 4. Connect the arrow
Now connect the tip to the line drawn along the upper eyelid. The transition should be smooth.
Step 5: Adjust the arrow
The most common mistake that immediately catches your eye is the chopped off tip of the arrow. To avoid this, there is a trick.
Take a cotton swab, place it under the tail of the arrow and pull it up to the temple. It will remove excess and at the same time stretch the line, making it thinner.
If your eyelid is a little dirty, use a cotton swab and micellar water to remove all dirt.
Repeat the same on the other eye and apply mascara.
Who and which arrows are suitable
To draw arrows for yourself, you need to decide which type suits your eye shape and face type.
Almond shaped eyes
For girls with almond-shaped eyes, not far from the bridge of the nose, any eyeliner option is suitable. Such lucky women will be decorated with both thin and thick eyeliner.
Round shaped eyes
Girls with round eyes can use arrows to visually lengthen their shape. Your eyes will open, they will look bigger, your gaze will become more expressive.
Narrow eye shape
The main goal of owners of narrow eyes is to open them as wide as possible with the help of skillful make-up. Thin lines go at the very edge of eyelash growth, smoothly rising to the outer corners.
Wide-set eyes
Owners of wide-set eyes will appreciate arrows with a wide outline of the inner corners, gradually tapering towards the outer corners. If the eyes are located close to the bridge of the nose, they will be decorated with thin arrows at the outer corner, which gradually become thicker towards the outer corners.
How can you draw arrows?
Having decided on the type and configuration, it is advisable to choose what you can use to draw the arrows. There are several means suitable for this.
Eyeliner
Liquid eyeliner allows you to beautifully draw contour lines, creating flawless makeup. How to draw arrows with eyeliner, we will go through step by step below. The stable texture and ultra-thin applicator make it possible to draw arrows with eyeliner perfectly. The main advantages of eyeliner include brightness and durability. Thanks to silicone ingredients, the cosmetic product stretches along with the skin after drying.
Drawing arrows with a pencil
When asked how to draw arrows for beginners, any experienced master will answer - with a pencil. By painting the area between the eyelashes, the pencil provides expressiveness to the look and gives the makeup a natural look. Even a novice amateur makeup artist can handle applying thin and even lines. Before you draw the arrows with a pencil, you should choose a color. An excellent alternative to the black classics are discreet shades of gray, blue, green and brown.
Shadows
For a smooth transition of halftones, shadow arrows are quickly and beautifully executed. A short-haired brush with an angled tip will easily cope with the task. Shadows of neutral shades will fit into daytime makeup. For evening make-up, it is better to stick to rich shimmering colors. Thanks to a rich palette from discreet nude tones to malachite and bronze, you can create beautiful looks for any occasion.
Drawing arrows with a liner
A special liner perfectly draws thick arrows. Thanks to the applicator, which resembles a thin tip of a felt-tip pen, the delicate skin of the eyelids is not damaged. Using a liner it is convenient to apply eyeliner for evening make-up.
Kayal
Externally, kajal is compared to an ordinary makeup pencil. But beautyholics know the unlimited possibilities of a special product. It is distinguished by a very soft, fatty rod that glides smoothly over the surface of the eyelid, leaving the same thin lines on it. Most often, kajal is used for the eyelash contour on the mucosal side.
How to draw arrows on the eyes
It is very difficult to answer the question “what is the best way to draw arrows” - everything here is purely individual. The modern cosmetics industry offers numerous products, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages, and you need to choose from them according to personal preferences only through a series of trial and errors! We will outline the main types of funds:
EYELINER
For those who are looking for a way to learn how to draw arrows on their eyes, eyeliner will be an excellent help - an ageless classic, with the help of which fashionistas have created their arrows for decades in a row! Today at least 2 types of eyeliners are known:
Liquid eyeliner is the easiest to work with. In addition, this is the most popular tool for drawing arrows. As a rule, it comes with a hard felt or soft bristle brush included. Long-lasting liquid eyeliner Precision Eyeliner
from
Kiko Milano
is equipped with a felt applicator that will help you quickly and easily learn how to draw arrows!
This type of eyeliner will help you create both thin arrows and complex graphic images. The gel texture can even be used as a base for eye makeup. It is worth noting that it will be difficult for beginners to immediately make friends with this material. To work with gel eyeliner, you will need to purchase a special angled brush, if it is not included in the kit, like the EyeStudio Lasting Drama Gel Liner
from
Maybelline
.
LINER / MARKER / FELT MASTER
PENCIL
Before drawing arrows with a pencil, you need to consider some features of using this tool:
- It is necessary to lightly powder the eyelid to avoid possible spreading of the lead or its imprints on the upper eyelid. For the same purposes, try to choose pencils that are wax-based, moisture-resistant, or water-resistant. Double Wear
eyeliner from
Estee Lauder
; - You need to draw arrows with a soft, but well-sharpened pencil. Otherwise, the outline will turn out blurry and ugly. If your pencil is too hard, you can slightly melt its lead by holding it over a lighter or candle;
- Don't forget to carefully work out the space between eyelashes to avoid gaps in the contour.
We draw arrows with a pencil along with a step-by-step video lesson from Elena Krygina:
Before drawing arrows with shadows, it is important to create a base for the shadows using a primer and prepare a thin angled brush. Let's look at the application step by step:
- Guided by the diagram above, we line up the body of the arrow, starting from the inner corner of the eye and ending with the tip. To do this, you can use a small amount of pigment so that in case of an error you can easily make a correction;
- Carefully connect the resulting points, trying to create an accurate, even line;
- Paint over the spaces;
- It is better to paint eyelashes only after the arrow is ready.
To make the color more saturated and bright, you can apply shadows to the finished arrow, made with a pencil or eyeliner.
COMBINATIONS OF MEANS
To create perfect arrows, all means are good. You can easily combine several cosmetic products, for example:
- Gel eyeliner + shimmer shadows or metallic shadows. By working the arrow on top with shadows, you will add shine and brightness;
- Pencil + eyeliner. It is much easier to erase a pencil in case of a mistake. Therefore, a beginner can create an arrow first with a pencil, and then work on the finished version with eyeliner. In addition, the pencil ideally masks the gaps between the eyelashes, so it will be an excellent addition to the eyeliner in filling the space between the eyelashes;
- Pencil + matte shadows. An arrow drawn with a sharp pencil will look beautiful if you shade it a little with black shadows. Be careful to blend only the outer edge of the outline!
