Arrows on the eyes were incredibly popular inancient times: they were painted by Egyptians, Hindus and inhabitants of Ancient Rome. Instead of podvodok and pencils then used antimony with carbon black. A few years ago, such a makeup was associated with everyone with a retro age, but today every fashionista probably tried to draw arrows in front of her eyes. Using the arrows, you can slightly change the shape of your eyes. In addition, the clear lines in the century give the look a special expressiveness. 
Drawing tools
Depending on what kind of result you want, you can use various tools for drawing arrows:
- Liquid eyeliner;
- Compact eyeliner;
- Gel or cream liner;
- Eyeliner.
With the help of liquid piping you can get verybright and expressive arrows on the eyes. This remedy is not recommended for beginners, since the liquid liner dries quickly enough, and it can only be wiped off with a make-up remover. On the shelves of shops you can find liquid podvodki with a thin pointed brush in special bottles, as well as liquid podvodki in the form of a felt-tip pen. The choice of the type of liquid liner depends only on what you prefer to use - a brush or a felt-tip pen. A compact eyeliner makes the arrows bright enough, but not so catchy, as they are when drawing with liquid liner. This remedy looks very similar to powder: it is also compressed, in very similar packaging. Apply a compact eyeliner with a damp brush. Most often this tool when drawing arrows in front of the eyes is used by professionals, because for its correct use it is necessary to have quite a lot of experience. Gel and cream liners are very easy to apply, and the lines produce ideal, even lines. This effect can be achieved due to the fact that these products have a light cream texture, because of which the brush literally slides through the eyelid, drawing a thin line. Arrows, drawn by creamy podvodkoj, it is easy enough to correct. In order to erase cream liner, experts recommend using a flat synthetic brush for make-up with an uneven edge. Pencils for drawing arrows on the eyes are more suitable for beginners, because the pencil lines are not smeared and they are very easy to correct. In order for the arrows to be more subtle, and to draw them was convenient, use hard, not soft pencils. Before drawing the arrows, sharpen the pencil, but do not forget that it should not be too sharp. Otherwise, you can injure the eyelid, because the skin around the eyes is very tender. 
What color should I choose?
Today there are no special preferences incolor of the liner. Of course, black arrows are classics. But no less stylish will look blue and green hands, purple, yellow, pink and blue. When choosing the color of eyeliner, remember the main rule: the color of the eyeliner should be combined not only with the color of the shadows that you will use in makeup, but also with the color of the eyes and the color of the skin, with the color of the hair. The color of the liner must in no case be darker than the color of the carcass.
For different eyes - different arrows
A beautiful make-up is the "right" arrow. Do not forget that the hands can not only decorate your face, but also ruin any of the most beautiful makeup. If you are a happy owner of large eyes, you can draw arrows of different thickness and length, varying degrees of brightness. Any make-up with arrows will look very impressive on your eyes. If you want to slightly adjust the shape and size of your eyes and make the look more expressive, be sure to use the following recommendations.
Arrow technique
There are several ways to applyor drawing arrows with a cosmetic pencil. Which method you will use in practice depends only on how you are more comfortable drawing. Today, the following technologies for the application of arrows are distinguished:
- drawing the arrow directly from the inner corner of the eye;
- drawing the arrow from the middle of the eye;
- Drawing of separate points on an eye contour and their connection by a continuous line.
Try to watch the eyes in the eyesas close to the line of eyelash growth. Do not forget: the white strip between the arrow and the edge of the century looks very ugly and unnatural. In order to make the look even more attractive, slightly "bend" the tip of the arrow up. When the tip of the arrow looks down, it gives the impression of a sad look. Erasing errors and irregularities of the drawn arrows can be done with a cotton swab moistened with a make-up remover. If you have drawn a very rough line that can not be corrected by wiping off a couple of millimeters of arrows, put a shadow of dark color over the arrows and carefully shade them. But generally, the arrows on the eyes should be drawn over the shadows, and sometimes the arrows look very nice and do not have any shadows. Particular emphasis when creating makeup with arrows should be done on eyelashes: eyelashes should look lush and long. Therefore, to create a similar effect, apply a few layers of carcass (in several steps) on them. 
Types of makeup with arrows
Classic style implies flawlessneat lines that repeat and emphasize the line of eyelash growth. The classic stroke is applied with a pencil, ailaynerom (ink for tinting the eyelids) or shadows. Line the nose to the temple, gradually expanding it to the outer corner of the eye. Finish the arrow with a small "tail", the bend of which repeats the shape of the extreme eyelashes. And most importantly - the stroke should not go beyond the border of the upper eyelid. Makeup in the spirit of the sixties is an unusually effective style, which is considered to be the highest degree of professional skill. To draw the retro arrows, first incline the line slightly beyond the border of the upper eyelid, and then connect the point on the inner corner of the eye and the highest point of the arrow (curl). The resulting contour is shaded. By the way, modern makeup "a la 60's" does not repeat the pattern of the past: the arrows do not soar up sharply, but gradually rise at the end. As a result - a stylish make-up and a flirty look. Oriental make-up. For the shooters in this style, the liquid black eyeliner densely traces the entire eye along the line of the eyelashes, with the eyes attached to the amygdala shape. And then, with dark shadows, they once again outline their eyes. The upper arrow in this make-up either naturally continues the eyelid line, or is displayed separately, creating a new smooth contour of the eye.
Helpful Tips
When drawing arrows in front of your eyes, do not forget aboutThe fact that the line must necessarily gradually thicken from the inner corner of the eye to the outside. The thickness of the arrow in the upper eyelid should be greater than the thickness of the arrow in the lower eyelid. If you observe these important rules, you will always look attractive. In order for the arrows to be even more smooth and beautiful, before drawing them before our eyes, practice on paper. Take a regular sheet of paper, draw an eye on it, pick up the eyeliner or pencil (depending on what you use when applying makeup) and start outlining the outline of the painted eyes. In this way, you will gradually "stuff" your hand. Very often, arrows turn out uneven because of the fact that the ladies paint them, holding their hand on the weight. In order for the arrows to be smooth and beautiful, make sure that the process of applying make-up does not discomfort you. Take a comfortable pose, place the mirror directly in front of you (and do not hold it in your hand) and when drawing, be sure to lean your elbow on the table. It is also convenient when applying the arrows to stretch the skin of the eyelid a little, then to the side, then up: so the arrow line will lie very evenly. Makeup "arrow on the eyes" requires special care. It is best to first draw thin lines, and then, if necessary, thicken them. Specialists (yes ordinary women decorating themselves with arrows) agree that it is much easier to make the arrow already drawn thicker than to erase a thick line that occupies half a century. Learning to draw arrows is not difficult. What prevents you from practicing, experimenting with the shape of the arrows and the means for drawing? It's even interesting and, incidentally, fascinating. Through "trial and error" choose your style and learn how to make beautiful and fashionable makeup with arrows. In this case, beauty does not require any sacrifice from you - just a little time, diligence and creativity. Remain beautiful and become even more beautiful, even more attractive and seductive. A make-up with the arrows will help you in this. We advise you to read:
