The Purrfect Wing

Slay of the Day- Getting the Purrfect Wing
Winged eyeliner or the cat eye look as we know it is currently trending. I love adding that extra flare to my eyes, especially when it comes out perfect, but I’m sure we all have our horror stories when it comes to application. From uneven wings, to smudges, to getting it in your eyes, to having to wipe it all off and doing it again! I’ve experienced it all and I’m sure you can attest to these mishaps and more.


I’ve also seen various methods and tricks to getting done perfectly. From using dental floss, to hairpins, to eraser stamps! I can’t however attest to the effectiveness of these hacks as I have never tried them before. But I can surely try
them out and do a follow-up post, and let you guys know which ones are effect, so leave me a comment below.


As with most things practice makes perfect, but it can also help if you have some tips.

·     Not everyone can draw a straight line, I can even attest to this. You can try using a small piece of tape or a business card, place it on the outer corner of your eye, tilting it to the angle you want the end of your wing to have. Draw the line along the edge of the tape or card and you’ll have a perfectly straight line each time. For an added benefit you can put a point on the tape or card for where you want the wing to end, so that both sides will be even.



·     Another option is to find the right brush. There are a lot of options with eyeliners, but not everyone is versed in using them. If you want precision I recommend a liquid liner with a felt tip. If you’re not too comfortable using a liquid liner, then you can try a gel liner with an angled eyeliner brush.

·  If you decide to go free hand it can help to anchor yourself, so you can steady your drawing. Rest the tip of your pinky finger on your cheekbone while your other fingers wield the liner. This allows you to be steadier when trying to get a solid line.

 I hope these tips were helpful in getting you that purrfect wing or even allows you to get creative!

Please feel free to comment on and share, or even share your own perfect wing on my facebook page.....Thanks for reading!




Comments

  1. SelfieQueen18 April 2018 at 14:57

    I can never get the perfect wing lol... I really suck at it! My hands are never steady... will be sure to test these methods

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    1. Shay19 April 2018 at 18:05

      Great! Be sure to let me know how it turns out....

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  2. Anonymous2 May 2018 at 13:55

    It's the same with me sometimes, some serious concentration is required to get that wing right lol.....using the felt tip really helps

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