Perfect Winged Eyeliner Tutorial! 😍✨ Easy Makeup Tips for Beginners, by Garret Hahn on YouTube. 2 min 8 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 8 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Start with clean, dry eyelids. If you use eyeshadow, apply your purple shade first and blend it before any liner goes on.
Rest your elbow on a table and hold a small mirror slightly below eye level so you look down into it. This steadies your hand.
Draw a thin line along your upper lash line from the inner corner to the outer corner, keeping it close to the lashes.
At the outer corner, extend a short straight line upward toward the tail of your eyebrow. This sets the angle of the wing.
Connect the end of that line back to the middle of your lash line to form a small triangle, then fill it in.
Repeat on the other eye, checking both wings in the mirror at eye level so they match in length and angle.
Tidy the edges with a cotton bud dipped in eye makeup remover to sharpen the wing tip.
Let the liner dry for a few seconds before opening your eyes fully so it does not smudge onto the lid.
Tips and common mistakes
Keep the wing short at first and build it up in small strokes rather than one long sweep.
Follow the natural upward angle of your lower lash line for a wing that suits your eye shape.
Do the harder eye first while your hand is steadiest.
Avoid pulling the eyelid tight, since the line will look different once you let go.
Questions
What if my wings do not match?
Fix the smaller wing by extending it a little, then clean any overshoot with a cotton bud and remover. Check both eyes straight on in a mirror, not from an angle.
Can I do this with pencil liner instead of a pen?
Yes, but a pencil gives a softer edge and smudges more easily. Warm the pencil on the back of your hand first so it glides on smoothly.
How do I stop the liner smudging during the day?
Set the liner with a little matching eyeshadow pressed over it and avoid touching your eyes. Oily lids may need an eyeshadow primer underneath.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
