A winged liner lifts the entire eye look and works just as well for everyday wear as it does for a night out. Getting a sharp, symmetrical wing right, though, is easier said than done. Here is everything you need to know to nail it.
Choose the Right Product
Kohl pencils and gel eyeliners are not ideal for wings — they lack the precision you need. Opt for a liquid eyeliner with a thin felt tip for maximum control and the sharpest possible line. It also makes it much easier to correct any mistakes if something goes slightly off.
Map Out Your Wing Before You Start
Everyone has a different eye shape, and your wing should be tailored to yours. A useful trick is to follow the angle of your lower lash line and imagine it continuing upward towards your eyebrow. That is the angle your wing should follow. Place a few small dots as a guide before you draw the line — it makes it significantly easier to keep the shape.
Step by Step
Rest your elbow on a flat surface for a steadier hand. Start with a thin line from the inner corner of your eye towards the outer corner. Then draw a line from the outer corner outward to the point where your wing will end. Finally, draw a line back towards the eye and fill in the empty space inside the wing. Repeat on the other eye and compare the symmetry. Tidy up with a cotton bud dipped in makeup remover for clean edges.
Tricks That Make It Easier
The tape trick is a classic. Stick a piece of tape at an angle from the outer corner of your eye towards your temple and draw the eyeliner along the edge for a perfectly straight wing every time.
The stencil trick works if tape is not quite enough. Cut out a wing shape from an old card and use it as a template directly on your eyelid.
Warm up a firm eyeliner against the palm of your hand or near a heat source for a few seconds to get a softer, more workable consistency.
Finish the Look
Always apply mascara after your eyeliner, never before. Lash Hero Mascara adds volume and definition that complements a winged look beautifully. Combine it with Xlash Eyelash Serum in your evening routine for lashes that genuinely do the work even without mascara.
Practice makes perfect — and with the right product and the right technique, that perfect wing will come sooner than you think.
