Arrows have always been considered fashionable. This makeup detail was given special attention in ancient Egypt. Just remember the smooth arrows in Cleopatra's eyes ! They are a multifunctional element. With their help, you can make the eyes more expressive, change their shape or enlarge.
The most diverse types of arrows on the eyes never go out of fashion, they go to almost everyone, regardless of the color of their hair and eyes. But before you start applying makeup, you should choose the shape of the arrows that is right for you.
Arrow Recommendations
If you have round and big eyes, then with bright and wide arrows you emphasize their natural beauty. They need to be applied directly along the eyelash growth contour. The arrow must be drawn, starting from the inner corner of the eye and bringing to the outer. In this case, the arrow should gradually expand. Its end should be slightly rounded up.
The types of arrows in the eyes should be selected taking into account their shape. For example, small or closely set eyes should not be drawn from the inside corner; do not lead the arrow from the very beginning of the inner side of the eye. The arrow should be drawn as close as possible to the contour of the growth of eyelashes, while not strongly protruding beyond the edge (up to 3 mm).
The line on the lower eyelid should cover no more than a third of the outer corner of the eye. And do not forget to shade the drawn lines. So you will make your eyes more expressive.
Very different types of arrows on the eyes should be used if the eyes are wide apart. In this case, the line should be drawn along the upper eyelid, outlining both the inner and outer corner of the eye. The arrow on the lower eyelid should reach approximately the middle of the eye and end at the outer corner.
Cat eyes arrows
The types of arrows on the eyes are very diverse. Especially popular is such a look as “cat's eyes”, with which you can create an original image. Such an arrow is drawn on the upper eyelid, and the edge of the line must be raised to the temple. Next, draw the lower eyelid by connecting the lines.
Kinds of arrows for eyes with a pencil
The arrows can be applied not only with the usual black eyeliner. You can use pencils of almost any color. Experiment with your image, use green, blue, purple and other colors. If you doubt that you will get a straight and neat line, first draw a thin black arrow, and then move it with your chosen color.
If you want to make your makeup more original, you just need to blend the contour pencil, while raising the arrow above the outer corner of the eye.
Audrey Hepburn's Style
This popular actress in the 60s has always used arrows to create her image. She applied rather thick contour lines, while the tips did not extend beyond the border of the upper corner of the eye. Such an arrow should be drawn with a thick line, starting from the inner corner of the eye and ending at the outer edge with a short bent tip.
The types of arrows on the eyes also differ in the type of eyeliner that you use. There is a liquid eyeliner, dry and liner. For beginners in applying this makeup element, it is better to use means with a felt tip. To avoid irregularities due to a trembling hand, the line should be applied with strokes.