Must-Try Eyeliner Hack That Uses String

This eyeliner hack will enable you to make the perfect wing. Using a string, we will figure out what the best angle is for your wing. We will also make a clear and clean outline for a perfected look.

Tools and materials: 

• String/thread
• Eyeliner/eyeshadow
• Angled liner brush
• Micellar water 
• Flat brush
• Concealer/foundation
• Eyelash curler
• Mascara primer
• Mascara

1. How to line things up

Following the natural direction of the lower lash line upwards gives you the perfect angle for the bottom of your wing.

For the top half, hold the string horizontally, lining it up with the highest point of your eyelid. You can go lower, but try not to go above this point, or the angle can look unnatural.

2. Apply eyeliner to the string

You can buy a tool to hold your string, or just use your hands. I’ll show you how to do it using your hands. Use some eyeliner or eyeshadow to draw along the length of the string.

3. Use the string to draw your guides

Place the string between the forefinger and thumb by the temple area.

Guide the lower half of the string towards the outer corner of your nose. You can pull the string slightly higher for a more lifted look, or slightly lower to avoid the crease.

Once you’re happy with the placement, gently press the string to the skin and work it backwards and forwards to leave a slight imprint. 

If the line doesn’t get to all the concaves and curves of the eye socket, use your finger to press it down.

This is just a guide. It’s not a stencil, but it really does help map out a clean starting point for your wing. There might be some excess where the lines meet, but we can clean that up later with a little bit of micellar water on a brush.

4. Fill in the blanks

Start filling in your wing with some eyeliner using an angled liner brush.

5. Clean and cover

Clean any extra lines the string left behind, using a flat brush and micellar water.

Take a smaller angled brush and dip it into whatever base makeup you used (whether that’s concealer or foundation). Use it to perfect those lines and cover any areas that the micellar water might have removed.

When you do the second eye, make sure you look straight into the mirror to make sure to match the angle and trajectory of the first side.

If your eyes aren’t perfectly identical, don’t be afraid to adjust the angle slightly to make them look as symmetrical as possible.

7. Lashes

Curl your lashes to lift and open the eyes.

Apply a coat of mascara primer to add some length to the natural lashes. 

Then apply some mascara. Avoid false lashes or going too heavy on mascara to keep the wing as the star of the show.

Eyeliner hack using string

I hope you found this eyeliner mapping hack to be helpful. This should help you get your wings even and in the right spot. Give it a try and leave me a comment to let me know what you think. 

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