Any tips on how to make even a Remotely good looking Winged Eye?

[laughlovelibra]

I have tried, I have practiced, hours! Lol. Can someone please help me, I've tried gel, liquid and pencil liners..I need help! I want to get it master by my birthday! It's in 25 days!

[kathmb]

I don't wear this often as eyeliner tends to crease on me (monolids *sigh*), but a lot of the advice here is good. Stabilize your dominant arm (rest your elbow on a counter, etc.) and look into a mirror at a downward angle so your lash line is clearly visible. Use a straight-edge—be it tape (either the kind they sell for makeup or the milky-looking scotch tape) or a credit card or whatever—and angle it from the outer corner of your lid to the outer corner of your eyebrow (clearly you can play around with this, but it's generally a flattering angle). Decide how long you want the wing to be, then make a pin-point dot for each eye, step back, and take a look; this way you know the wings will be even in length and to your liking. Next, draw a line connecting the outer corner to the dots you made, still using the straight-edge. Then proceed to line the upper eyelid, which you can do with whatever method is most comfortable (I know some people prefer to draw multiple points across the lash line and then connect them). Start thin and build up to your desired thickness, connecting the line to your wing and tapering to a point. If you make a mistake, let the liner dry completely and use a pointed q-tip and eye makeup remover to carefully fix. If you want, use a small brush to lightly pack a matching shadow on top of the liner where able (e.g. you may not be able to get it all the way to the wing without compromising sharpness). I find cream/gel pot liners to last the longest (Bobbi Brown gel liner and Stila Smudge Pots are good choices with a fine-tipped liner brush), but felt-tipped liquid pens to be easiest to use (Stila Stay All Day is a classic and I've heard good things about KVD Tattoo Liner). The thicker the felt tip, the less likely it is to fray/more sturdy and easy it is to use. Hint: some pot liners set more quickly and require faster application. Both pot and liquid liners will get somewhat funky if you layer too much when wet (or in general) and may begin to peel themselves up or cause premature creasing. Good luck!

[Anonymous]

When I first started learning how to wing my eyes I always used scotch tape as a guideline. Then after several times of practice I remembered that path and it helped a lot. However, I still have days where my wings are stubbon!

[spero]

To make my wing even, I first line both my eyelids with the kat von d tattoo liner. Not winging it yet. Then, looking straight into the mirror, I sketch out the wings. I have hooded eyelids, so this ensures that they go on evenly. Sometimes it helps to sketch out the line with a pencil, then go over it with a liquid. I hope this helps! Lisa Eldridge has some helpful videos for doing winged liner. 

[wendijared]

I have issues with a wing too. I tried tape but wasn't sure if it was even on both sides. So now I use a card or something with a straight line, hold it close to my eye, and hope they turn out. Good luck!!

[CWheats]

One consideration is to use a deep shade of a highly pigmented shadow and a brush; shadow can be a little more forgiving and you can always smudge it out a little if there's an "oopsie" and make it look like a great smokey eye; I also recommend having some pointed cotton swabs and whatever well-loved eye makeup remover you have to help sharpen up; lastly, consider doing your eye makeup before your base, that way you can clean up any line issues with a makeup wipe (or the pointed swabs) without messing up your base

[Anonymous]

Scotch Tape with Kat Von Ds Tatto Line. Literally the only thing makes mornings a breeze!

[erinxoxo]

Use the kat von d tattoo liner pen to make it easier On yourself.

[StephZanderson]

It takes so long to master (I'm still working on it and it's been a couple of years). When I started practicing I tried using just eye shadow to get the motions and shape right. Also look down into the mirror. Don't try to look straight on it doesn't work. Good luck!!

[MissPuff]

I've found the best control is when I use a brush (fine tipped or thin angled) and gel pot liner, gives me the best wing. Clean up/swipe with a damp q-tip to get that razor sharp tip!

[kathmb]

Make sure to twist those lids back on tight!!!

[pepper1321]

pencils are the devil for learning how to do wings! definitely stick with a felt tip liquid liner or a gel liner. when I wanted to learn and started practicing I bought a couple really cheap like maybelline brand felt tip liquid liners, and had some q-tips with makeup remover handy so that when I didn't get the shape right initially I could use the q-tips to reshape the wing.

[BrezzieBree]

what I find helps me is to use gel liner a angled brush and tape .I also watched alot of youtube videos which shows different techniques

[MaddyAlexis]

Tape is your best friend when learning. I'd try a felt tip liner, or kat von d tattoo liner!

[Anonymous]

Is gel liner easier than liquid liner?

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MaddyAlexis wrote:
Tape is your best friend when learning. I'd try a felt tip liner, or kat von d tattoo liner!

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[tweeybird68]

Hi what made it easy for me was understanding the shape of my eye and how to best compliment that. I'm not sure if you have deep set or hooded eyes. I have hooded eyes. Look at a mirror with you head tilted back and the mirror tilted back at a slight angle. I start by drawing my wing following my lower lash line I take the wing straight up at an angle toward the tail of my brow ends. Then I come back toward my lid. Your wing can be as thick or as thin as you want it. I say start off thin you can always add to, but you can't take away. Well you can, but it's takes more work. Once you get to the lid work in sections. If you're a beginner your hand may not be steady yet. I usually rest my pinky finger on my cheek to stabilize my hand. On your lid your liner should follow the shape of your lid. This may not make sense reading this. I recommend Che out Pinterest and YouTube and continue to practice until you get it.

[DanielaRoseB]

I've been trying for YEARS and I still haven't perfected it 100% but what helps me is using some tape and make a sharp wing then line my lash line etc!