Catwalks, magazines, advertisements, posters... even your next-door neighbour. There seems to be no escaping that feline flick that seems to be everywhere you look, but with a few of these tips and some practice, you’ll be rocking your own pair of flicks.
The assessmentWhat shape are your eyes? Which way do they tilt? Are they deep-set or hooded? Closer together or further apart? These are just a few details about your own eyes you may want to know before you flick that liner upwards and elongate that eye. If your eyes are wider apart, starting the line from the inner corners helps reduce that distance. If they happen to be hooded, the angle of the flick changes... it sounds complicated, but there isn’t anything a little self-inspection cannot help with.
The shapeSo let’s get a little technical – the shape of your flick depends on how you want to change the shape of your eye. You can elongate it by starting your liner right at the inner corner and dragging your flick out horizontally. Or, if you're looking for a more feline flick, the angle of your flick should follow the angle of your lower lash line... almost like it continues upwards. Also, if you want to make your eyes appear like they’re tilted upwards, starting your liner from the centre of your lids and flicking it upwards gives it that illusion, and so on. Basically, the more you play around, the more you understand.
The productLast but not the least, the product. You can use just about any form of eye product you’re comfortable with. Eyeliner pens tend to be the easiest for most people. However, if you have a steady hand, nothing beats gel-based eyeliner, as it sets and stays put. And while we’re on the topic of products and lines... remember those old visiting cards you don’t know what to do with? Use it to create that perfect line. Place the visiting card at the corner of your lower lash line, following the angle of your eye towards your temple/hairline. It should create the perfect angle to use as a template. (Avoid adhesive tapes for the good of your own eyes.) It’s really not that hard – just spend some time in front of a mirror, one night, before you take your make-up off because as we all know practice makes perfect. And when in doubt, remember, your flicks need to be sisters, not twins.
