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Every woman should master the technique of drawing classic "cat" arrows, because this beauty technique has not become obsolete for many years. If you have already mastered the basics of the basics, then it's time to proceed to the next step and learn how to draw unusual, graphic, colored arrows, which can be safely called one of the main beauty trends of the new season. We recently saw these on Gigi Hadid, and on Kendall Jenner, and on a dozen other models at the past Fashion Weeks.

Arrows of unusual shapes and colors appeared on fashion shows on the faces of models back in 2014, but now the trend has stepped from the catwalks into the real world. Of course, in order to use this type of makeup, you need a certain courage and skill, but this is a profitable business.

The simplest option is colored arrows: not too risky, but at the same time, such makeup is good sense words distinguishes its owner from the crowd. Green, blue, pink - choose any color you like!

Looking at the photos from the last shows, we can conclude that the arrows have slightly changed their location and moved to a fixed eyelid. In addition, the arrows now look more like straight or semicircular lines.

Another option is to draw arrows not on the upper, but on the lower eyelid, more precisely under it. Be careful here, as the lines must be thin and precise, otherwise the makeup may look untidy.

Arrows in front of the eyes, photos of which we have posted especially for you today, as a way to decorate ladies' eyes, have long since passed into the category of classics. But since the most famous fashionistas of this planet began to "draw" them, not many boast of the ability to perfectly create a "cat's look". Despite the seemingly extraordinary complexity of the technique, having learned some secrets, any girl can comprehend this simple science. Do you want to master this skill? Let's start then?

The secret of seduction

Every woman secretly dreams of becoming an object of attraction for all the surrounding men. How do we like to catch the glances of the opposite sex on ourselves, don't we? But in order to be considered a "devourer" of hearts, you must always look stunning. And since the eyes are considered the mirror of the soul, they must be beautifully decorated. And what can even more effectively emphasize the depth of your inner world, which is reflected in your gaze, no matter how elegant and sophisticated arrows are?

The history of this make-up goes back to the last century. In the mid-50s, such world-class stars as Merlin Monroe and Sophia Loren made him their business card... There was no such case when these ladies would appear on the red carpet without their stunning arrows. And they, by the way, won the hearts of millions of men. Well, now it's your turn to master the art of seduction and learn how to draw the perfect charcoal makeup on your eyes.

Execution options

Did you know that this type of make-up has several varieties? Or you have already been informed that their development is due to a large number of individual characteristics the appearance of women? Well, let's not get ahead of ourselves, everything is in order.

The most popular types:

• Classic. To draw a thin, bright line, you will have to lead the pencil from the inner corner to the outer corner. A mandatory requirement is a thin arrow with a raised tip at the temporal region.

• "Double punch". Such a make-up makes the image more daring, vivid and expressive. Perfect for a formal or evening bow, because it highlights the female gaze as beautifully as possible. Arrow bends in this case should be smooth and graceful, and, most importantly, the same.
• "Thick". It is quite simple to draw a wide line, so if you want to learn how to draw arrows, start filling your hand with this method.

• "Cat's Eye"- the most popular and demanded method among young fashionistas. Such makeup gives its owner self-confidence, sexuality and relaxedness. Main feature is a single direction towards which the lines on the upper and lower eyelids should strive.

When form matters

There are often cases when a woman seems to have even arrows and the color is perfect, but the overall picture resembles caricatures and "smacks" of vulgarity. Why is that? The answer is simple: an incorrectly selected make-up without taking into account the peculiarities of the eyes.

• The owners were the most fortunate classic almond shape when the eyes are spaced from the bridge of the nose at a normal distance. Any kind is suitable for them. You can afford all of the above techniques with any line thickness.

• If your eyes have round shape , arrows will help to correct the cut as much as possible, bringing it closer to the above. To create a beautiful look, you need to draw a line tightly to the growth of the eyelashes to the middle of the eye, and then slightly raise it, leading to the outer corner. Smoothly pointed tip will add femininity and sexuality to you.

• To open up narrow eyes draw the make-up very thinly and as close as possible to the area of ​​eyelash growth. At the same time, the tip should not go beyond the outer corner.

• Widely spaced eyes can be zoomed in slightly. To do this, draw a very thick line at the bridge of the nose, which will gradually "lose weight" on the opposite side.

Basic application techniques

To date, several methods of decoration have been developed. The most popular for beginners and "experienced" are:

• Drawing by points. As a child, we all connected points with straight lines to obtain the desired shape. Now we need to remember the geometry lessons and draw a segment according to the previously "prepared" points. Just outline the route of the eyeliner with a black pencil and draw a line
• Hatching. Its essence is to apply a make-up in short strokes. The second layer should already serve as a kind of fixer for the result.
• Stencil. First, draw a line with a pencil and go over it with liquid eyeliner.

Perfect makeup rules

Make-up is not just a few waves of a brush and mascara on the eyelashes. If you want to feel comfortable all evening, do not run to the toilet every 10 minutes to eliminate recurring defects, do not carry a large cosmetic bag with you, check out the recommendations for the correct execution of the beauty makeover.

• To prevent the arrows from smearing, before starting the procedure, degrease the surface to be treated with lotion or tonic.
• Apply primer or powder before using waterproof eyeliner.
• The drawing should be carried out next to a flat horizontal surface, so that there is always an opportunity to lean on the elbow.

• Do not stretch your eyelid, it should be in a calm, relaxed state.
• Do not forget to periodically remove excess eyeliner from the brush on the edge of the bottle.
• Use waterproof products for lower eyelids.
• After the end of the process, do not rush to blink and squint: the cosmetic must dry.

Draw a thin line

Take an eyeliner brush in your hand and start moving from the inner corner of your eye. Move your hand as close to your lashes as possible. After sketching, apply a second, more "confident" layer. Remove the flaws.

Thick design

Before you start drawing the makeup, take a pencil and carefully trace the path that the eyeliner will make in a few minutes. As a result of your manipulations on the upper eyelid, a check mark should be clearly visible at the outer corner. Fill this space with pencil marks, and if you are comfortable with the width and curve, circle the result with liquid cosmetic.

Typical mistakes

Many of you who have wondered about the intricacies of creating super-shooters have probably already watched hundreds of videos on the Internet in which fashion bloggers demonstrated their skills to perfectly draw arrows. But none of them bothered to tell why, making the same movements, for one girl everything turns out flawlessly, while for the other it is crooked and ugly. Now we are going to tell you about common mistakes beginners can make.

• Look straight ahead during the “procedure”. If you look a little to the side, the line will not be perfect.
• Those who have not yet filled their hand start drawing from the outer corner, although it is easier and more convenient to start from the middle of the century at the ciliary row.
• Do not close your "working" eye. You can make an unnatural bend.
• Before you start creating the arrows, apply dark shadows, then there will be no gaps between the eyelashes.
• Always consider the shape of your eyes and don't paint what you like!

Cosmetics for shooters

The final result largely depends on the choice of product. Buy only those products, about the manufacturers of which you have developed good impression... And remember, the eyeliner should not be very liquid, but not thick either. Today, the following varieties can be seen on the shelves of the store:

• Liquid. With their help, you can make incredibly bright and clear lines, but only "level 10 masters" can use it.

• Gel products. They are quite simple to operate.
• Solid Are so-called markers that are easy to operate. To get started, we recommend that you purchase just such a model.

Permanent makeup

Every woman has thought at least once about how tedious these everyday manipulations with foundation, mascara, pencils and liners are. Modern cosmetology is ready to solve this problem. Today, permanent makeup (popularly called tattoo) allows you to visually enlarge the lips, that is, to highlight their contour, shape the eyebrows and draw arrows that are indelible for a long time in front of our eyes. It is worth doing the procedure once, and for several years you can forget about daily cosmetic procedures.

Benefits of tattooing

• Persistence. Once applied, arrows can remain in their "original" form from 2 to 4 years. Sounds tempting, doesn't it.
• Beauty at any time of the day. This is how you woke up in the middle of the night, and already - beautiful!

disadvantages

• After the procedure, you will not be able to experiment with appearance, that is, you can forget about the smokey ice or the cat's look.
• Painful sensations. Of course, during the "operation" local anesthetic drugs are used, but itching, pain and burning are still felt.
• If your skin is prone to scarring, the procedure is not recommended.

Permanent makeup has no limitations. You can “fill in” a thin or thick arrow, from the inner corner and from the middle. Consult with a specialist who will help you choose an option based on the individual characteristics of your appearance.

Let's sum up

Arrows are always beautiful, sophisticated, bold, defiant, stunning, etc. The list of laudatory characteristics is endless. But few people know that such an effect is achieved only after dozens of failures. If you set out to learn how to paint with liquid eyeliner, never deviate from your goal. It didn't work 15 times, it will definitely come out on the 17th. The main thing is to follow all the rules and not make sudden movements.

We have previously described simple drawing techniques that you can use today. You free time? Why not start now? Choose a comfortable spot at the table in your bedroom or kitchen and spread it out in front of you cosmetical tools... Sit in front of a mirror so that your back is straight and your elbow rests calmly on the surface. It is not recommended to keep your hand on weight - one uneven movement and you will have to wash everything off and start over.

The eastern arrow is notable for the fact that one is long, curved and slightly stretches the outer corner of the eye. This is a great way to enlarge your eyes and make them more almond shaped. But keep in mind that such arrows in everyday life can look vulgar - this is a story for an evening or a themed holiday.

2. Summer hands

"Summer" eyeliner differs from the usual black in that you use only light, pastel colors. If you have Brown eyes- underline them with mint or blue eyeliner, if light - use lavender, pink or peach. Summer!

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3. Arrow on the lower eyelid

One more original version eyeliners - focus not on the upper, but on the lower eyelid. For this purpose, colored eyeliner is best - draw the arrow along the lower eyelid so that its outer tip points up.

4. Blue eyeliner

The main trend this summer is blue eyeliner. Perfect fit brown-eyed girls... You don't need to invent anything - just draw ordinary arrows, but not in black, but in blue. And the makeup will immediately sparkle with new colors!

5. Add gold!

A thin gold line over black eyeliner will make your makeup look more festive and effective. But make sure that it is exactly thin! For this, it is better to arm yourself with a professional brush.

6. Corner

An arrow with a corner that emphasizes the upper eyelid is both unusual and visually enlarges the eye. Be sure to try it. You can use ordinary black eyeliner, but keep in mind that it is difficult to draw such beauty with a felt-tip pen - it is better to practice using a brush.

7. Like Sophia Loren

These are the arrows that the Italian diva Sophia Loren always makes. This is already a classic! We draw a black arrow with a rather long and wide tail, and draw a white eyeliner in the middle of it, as if dividing the line into two parts.

8. Arrow in a frame

Fantasy option. First, draw a regular arrow with a colored light eyeliner. Then take a thin brush and trace the arrow with black eyeliner. It looks really original!

Choosing arrows and drawing correctly with your own hands

Those who like to emphasize the beauty of the eyes and do make-up, rejoice in real, bright - your time has come! Arrows on the eyes are back in fashion. Classic black, colored, thin or thick - choose according to your taste.

Before moving on to the trendy and new arrow ideas, let's take a look at the new ones.

How to draw arrows?

The ease and result of drawing arrows depends on the method you choose.

There are 5 main assets:

Liquid eyeliner... One of the difficult options and, in practice, not one of the beginners is unable to cope with this tool in order to get the perfect arrow the first time. The eyeliner dries quickly, without giving a "second" chance, i.e. when drawing an arrow with an eyeliner, you need to be extremely focused and accurate, otherwise you will have to start all over again.

After long training sessions, the results will be amazing. It is the eyeliner that allows you to achieve graphically correct and perfect arrows with a glossy effect.

The eyeliner can be used both classic - black and colored, which is very fashionable now.

Gel eyeliner... Not a bad option for beginners. Helium eyeliner is a cross between liquid eyeliner and eyeliner. The arrows are drawn with a convenient beveled brush, the gel dries quickly.

The harder you press on the brush, the thicker the arrow will be.

Eyeliner pen... An excellent option that allows you to easily apply arrows to the eyes, it is not for nothing that it is called a felt-tip pen. The product does not need to be dosed, it is evenly distributed over the eye itself.

It is best, when making up the arrows, pull the corner of the eyelid with your fingers and draw a single line, so it will turn out smoother and more beautiful.

Dry eyeliner... To apply this product, special brushes are required, and it is better to use baked shadows.

To make the arrow look brighter on your eyes, moisten the brush with water before applying.

Eyeliner, regular or waterproof... The stylists' advice says that it is best to start learning how to draw the correct arrows in front of your eyes with a pencil - this is the easiest way.

But, when using a pencil, it is difficult to achieve the desired thickness of the arrow, the question of the symmetry of the result obtained additionally arises and soft pencils are quickly shaded, losing the graphic effect.

Pencil arrows work best if you choose a hard pencil and sharpen the neck sharply.

5 tricks on how to draw arrows in front of your eyes

• draw the arrow as close to the lash line as possible, while there should be no empty spaces between the eyelid and the line.
• try to keep your eyes half-open, so you can make adjustments and correct missteps right away.
• always draw a line from either the inner corner of the eye or the middle.
• the arrows are best made thin at first, as a base, and only then brought to the desired width.
• the outer edge of the arrow must always be raised.
• When using eyeliner, apply multiple coats of mascara or glue false eyelashes to your eyelashes.

Beautiful arrows are able to bring face makeup to new level making him attractive and sexy in just 60 seconds. This is how long it takes a professional stylist to make the correct arrows before our eyes.

Black classic arrows look tempting on the eyes, but often annoying. If you want to try something new, we suggest you

14 step-by-step photo lessons on how to draw arrows in front of your eyes

Idea 1. Colored arrows on the eyes "Rainbow"

These are bright and vibrant colors that are combined with each other, ideal for summer eye makeup. It is very easy to achieve this result.

Step 1... Draw a thin black line as close to the lash growth as possible.

Step 2... Take a beveled brush and use it to apply pink eyeshadow to the inner corner of the eye.

For brighter colors, wet the brush with face spray or plain water.

Step 3... Continue to paint the arrow with orange, which turns into yellow (gold), green, light blue and dark blue.

Make sure your brush is clean before applying each new color.

Step 4... Blend the borders between the flowers gently.

Step 5... Apply a white liner to your lower eyelid for a larger, more expressive look.

Step 6... Apply black mascara and apply false eyelashes if desired.

Another option makeup "Rainbow"... This is done by analogy with the previous one.

Idea 2. evening make-up with flickering arrows

This make-up is done with an eyeliner with fine glitters that shimmers delightfully afterwards.

The main focus should be on the arrow, do not use bright shadows. It is enough to add brown shades pleated to give depth to your look.

Idea 3. Luxurious combination of black and gold

Gold can decorate any makeup, bringing brightness and bohemianness to the image.

After you are happy with how you applied the eyeshadow, carefully draw a black arrow and on top of it, with a gold pencil, add a gold line that exactly repeats the main arrow. It's very easy to do, and it looks fantastically attractive.

You can make a wide arrow using only gold shadows.

In this case, you will get a glamorous daytime make-up, which can be easily turned into evening make-up by strengthening with shadows.

Idea 4. Blue wide arrows with false eyelashes

Blue is one of trendy colors season spring-summer 2016.

Blue is great for any eye color, but looks especially good in combination with brown. If you find it difficult to make arrows of blue color, practice with blue, it does not contrast so clearly with skin color and blemishes are less noticeable.

Once you feel like you're ready to draw more complex arrows, try the turquoise eyeliner option.

Idea 5. Purple arrows combined with shades of blue

Feeling a little adventurous? Try this brightest makeup with colored arrows.

Violet blends beautifully with shades of blue, while the bright blue bottom liner and deep purple mascara will only enhance the impression!

Idea 6. Dramatic double arrow combined with purple and black

If the previous two options did not seem suitable to you, then many will like this rather complicated version of the double arrow.

The double arrow visually makes the eye more spectacular, giving it the correct almond shape. If the combination of black and purple looks a bit heavy, you can experiment with other colors.

Idea 7. Classic combination of white and black

Nothing brightens your eyes like a white liner. If an all-white arrow isn't your option, try the timeless classic - a win-win combination of black and white.

In this makeup with arrows, it is important to blend the transition from one color to another well.

Describing new and fashion ideas makeup with arrows, we could not get around the variations on the theme of black arrows.

Let's see how to draw beautiful black arrows on the eyes.

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What is the best way to draw arrows in front of your eyes?

• Liquid eyeliner

With this eyeliner, especially if the applicator is thin, you can draw really perfect arrows. After applying, do not forget to let the pigment dry for 10-15 minutes, and so that the liquid eyeliner does not tighten the skin, apply it to the base.

• Pencil

The most convenient way to create arrows is with a pencil. But when applying, do not forget, firstly, how to sharpen it, and secondly, paint over the mucous membrane and the space between the eyelashes well: thanks to this trick, the eyelashes will look thicker.

• Shadows

"Soft" arrows on the eyes, which are suitable for day makeup, can be created using regular black shadows. Use a thin, beveled synthetic bristle brush to apply.

• Marker

Draw thick art arrows with a felt-tip eyeliner: in one stroke, draw a wide, sweeping line that will become a bright accent in your makeup, it will be as easy as shelling pears with it.

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Double Arrows: A Walkthrough for Beginners

If you have already learned how to deal with arrows without the help of a stencil, great alternative classic - double arrows: these are suitable for daytime and evening makeup, especially if you complement the image with bunches of false eyelashes.

• Use an eyelid primer. Blend brown eyeshadow along the orbital line, neutral light shades along the movable eyelid and in the crease. Highlight the inner corner of the eye with a highlighter.

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• Use the liner to draw the “tail” of the arrow.

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• From its end towards the inner corner of the eye, draw a straight line, as in the photo.

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• Fill in the arrow space.

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• Draw a second “tail” of the arrow, already at the bottom. With a black pencil, go over the mucous membrane and the space between the eyelashes, paint over the eyelashes with mascara. The last step is the false eyelash tufts: add them as needed.

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Graphic arrows: video tutorial

Our video tutorial will help you quickly draw graphic arrows. Follow the instructions!

Arrows for different types of eyes

To figure out which arrows are right for you, pay attention to the shape of the eyes. If they are almond-shaped, draw an arrow increasing towards the outer corner of the eye, and emphasize the lower eyelid by one third with dark shadows or eyeliner. For eyes with lowered outer corners, arrows with active "tails" directed towards the temple are suitable, for round ones - those that visually make the eyes more elongated (make the "tails" horizontal). If you have an overhanging eyelid, make the arrows wide, filling the entire visible surface of the moving eyelid. For more information on choosing an arrow depending on the structure of the eye, read on.

What are the most popular types of arrowheads for the eyes? We list.

Base arrow

A delicate short arrow emphasizes the lash line, making them visually thicker. Paint over the lash line with black pencil, and along the edge draw a line with eyeliner and make a small arrow in the corner of the eye.

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Arrow with two tails

A flirtatious arrow that makes lashes visually thicker. Instead of one ponytail, draw two, and your look will acquire a charming "cunning".

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Classic arrow

It can both complement eye makeup and act as a single accent. Draw a ponytail, a line along the eyelashes, and then connect them together, gradually thickening the arrow in the direction from the inner corner of the eye to the outer one.