How to Apply Eyeliner, Applying Eyeliner, Application Tips

Eyeliner is meant to add depth to eyes and give definition to lash line. To do so, hold the eyelid skin taut with fingertips of one hand and draw as fine a line as you can very close to the lash line with the other hand. Your hands should be steady for the purpose. Liquid eyeliners give more glamorous look but require more skill too. Here are some perfect step by step tips on applying eyeliner to make it easier for you:

Steps for Applying Eyeliner

• Lining the lashes is a great way to add extra flair to your eyes. It's simple to apply and can be done in mere seconds.

• For liquid liner, test on the back of the hand the pressure you can apply. While lining if you stop at the corner of the eyes, the effect will be round and wide-eyed.
  
• Determining the right color to use is a cinch. If you've got blonde, red, or light brown hair, go with a brown shade. If you've got dark brown or black hair, use a black eyeliner.
  
• Unload some of the liner (if using liquid liner) After removing the brush from the tube, stroke it over the opening several times to minimize the amount of liquid on the tip.  Get real close to the mirror. Tilt your head back till you've got a good visual of your lash line. While holding the brush between your index and thumb, prop your pinkie on your cheek for stability. Keep your mouth slightly open to relax the facial muscles...this will make you less likely to blink.
  
• If you choose to use a pencil eyeliner, Extend a very thin pencil line as close to the lashline as possible, along the most inner part of the upper lid near the nose. This is a place often forgotten but add an attractive natural definition to the eye.

• Apply a thin stroke from the inner corner of your eye's upper lash line all the way out to the outer corner. If you want to line the lower lashes go light as a line too heavy on the lower lashes can give an un-natural, owl-like effect on the eyes.

• Line the lower lash line with a pencil. Take an eyeliner pencil, and using the same body positioning, put the pencil at the mid point of your lower (outer) lash line and take the line to the outer corner.