Kajal is a deep black cosmetic traditionally used to outline the eyes. Its origins can be traced in India, the Middle East, Egypt and the Horn of Africa, but lately it has gained some popularity throughout the world. Applying it seems difficult at first, but with a little practice you can use it to create various tricks.
Steps
Before You Begin: Essential Preparations
Step 1. Clean your skin
To prevent kajal from dripping, wipe away makeup, sebum and sweat residue from the eyelids and the rest of the eye area.
- Remove all makeup residue with a makeup remover.
- Soak a cotton pad in cold water and massage it into your eyelid. This should help you dry the skin without using chemicals, and it will also close the pores. Let it air dry.
Step 2. Apply concealer to dark circles
If they are quite noticeable and you want to achieve flawless makeup, apply the concealer to the affected area before applying the kajal.
Choose a concealer that suits your complexion and pat it gently on dark circles. Blend it out, but proceed with caution to avoid getting it in your eyes
Step 3. Choose the right kajal
This cosmetic is available in various forms. Pencil is the easiest to use, but is also available in powder, liquid, and gel form. Whichever product you choose, invest in a water-resistant and long-lasting formulation, as it is less prone to drool.
- To achieve a subtle or natural effect, a pencil kajal is usually preferable. Pin it up from time to time to get a thin line.
- If you want to draw a thicker line, you should opt for the classic kajal in powder, which must be applied with the fingers. Liquid or gel can help you get a more intense effect, plus the applicator is generally easier to handle.
Method 1 of 3: Outline the Inner Eye Rhyme in a Classical Way
Step 1. Gently pull the lower eyelid down with the ring finger of the non-dominant hand
Continue until you see the inner rim of the eye.
- The inner rim is essentially the lower edge of the eye or the point where the tear collects at the time of formation. It is located exactly above the lower lashline.
- If you have difficulty exposing the inner rim of the eye, tilt your head up slightly as you lower the eyelid.
Step 2. Draw a line from the inner to the outer corner
Using your dominant hand, drag the tip of the pencil kajal from the inner corner of the inner rhyme to the outer one.
- Remember that the thickness of the tip will affect the thickness of the line. A sharp pencil will draw a thin line, a coarse-tipped pencil a thicker line.
- For a straight line, try to draw it in one motion. Slide the pencil into the inner rim of the eye only once to get a discreet result, and go over it 1-2 more times to intensify the effect.
- Do not press too hard, otherwise the kajal may fall apart and end up in the eyes.
- According to the traditional technique, the kajal is applied directly in the internal rhyme. However, if you have sensitive eyes, it is better to put it under the inner rim.
Step 3. Close the eye you are wearing so that you can see the upper lashline clearly
You can close it completely or close enough to better see the hairline.
If necessary, tilt your head forward to see it better
Step 4. Draw a line that thickens towards the outer edge
Start from the inner corner of the upper lashline and drag the pencil to the outer corner. As you get closer to the outer edge, turn the pencil to thicken the line.
- You should rest the actual tip of the pencil on the inner corner.
- Gradually flatten the tip of the pencil as you drag it along the lashline. By the time you reach the outer edge, the tip should be completely to the side.
- Try to make a single smooth motion along the lash line to create a growing and even line.
Step 5. If you wish, blend it
You can leave the makeup as it is. However, if you prefer a blended effect rather than a hard one, carefully blend both lines by passing the tip of a blending brush over them.
- Swipe the blending brush over each line from the inner to the outer corner. A single pass is enough to obtain a faded effect.
- Once you have blended the lines as you wish, the makeup will be complete.
Method 2 of 3: Double Wing
Step 1. Stand in front of a mirror and tilt your head slightly forward so that you can better see the upper lashline
You can also squint the eye you intend to make up, otherwise the upper lashline will remain hidden behind the hairs themselves
Step 2. Apply kajal to the upper lashline
Gently press the tip on the inner corner. Draw a line directly above the hairline, working towards the outer corner.
- The tip of the pencil should always be held in the same way and the line should be drawn in a single movement. Keep these two tips in mind to make it easier to create a smooth line.
- Once you have reached the outer corner, stop, but do not lift the pencil from the eyelid, unless absolutely necessary.
Step 3. Extend the row up
When you reach the outer corner of the upper lash line, draw a line of about 6 mm that slopes upwards, forming a 45 ° angle.
The line should slightly exceed the natural curve of the eyelid. You can connect it to the first line by drawing a straight or curved line. Both techniques are fine, but the result will be slightly different
Step 4. Thicken the line by drawing short strokes with the tip of the pencil
Review it entirely.
- Instead of working with the tip of the pencil, bend it slightly, so that you are working with the side part.
- Working from the inner corner to the central part of the eye, thicken the line without changing its angle or inclination.
- Gradually thicken the line from the middle of the eye to the tip of the outer wing, so that it naturally expands towards the wing and joins the tip.
Step 5. Tilt your head back
Outline the upper lash line, tilt your head back slightly to better see the lower lash line.
Closing your eyes or not does not affect that much in this case. Also, since kajal is applied to the lash line rather than the inner rim, you don't have to pull the lower lid down
Step 6. Draw a thin line at the lower lash line from the inner to the outer corner
- Draw it in one movement and making sure that the pencil always maintains the same angle. When you reach the end of the hairline, stop, but don't lift the pencil.
- This line should be thinner than the top one. You can also draw it from the middle of the hairline to the outer edge for an even more subtle result.
Step 7. Curve the row down
Draw a small curve beyond the outer edge of the lower lashline. It should be shorter and more discreet than the wing made on the upper lashes.
- Your goal should be to make the upper wing stand out, rather than design the same or rival one. Drawing an intense line or a thick, curved wing on the lower area could make the eye too heavy.
- Don't thicken the line. Once drawn, the makeup will be complete.
Method 3 of 3: Smokey Effect
Step 1. Close your eye and relax your eyelid muscles
You need to expose it as much as possible, as this trick will affect the entire surface.
- If necessary, you can keep it slightly open to see better and put your makeup on more precisely.
- It may help to tilt your head forward so that you can better expose the eyelid and see it more clearly.
Step 2. Draw a thick line of kajal on the movable lid, directly above the upper lashline
Work from the inside to the outside corner.
- The parting should be thick and even, but not perfectly smooth. Most of the imperfections that arise in this step will be hidden later.
- Draw a line of kajal 3-6mm thick. You have to go over it several many to thicken it well.
Step 3. Blend the line upwards with a soft eyeshadow brush
Proceed to the crease of the eye and browbone.
- Draw vertical strokes, perpendicular to the lash line. You need to work along the line initially drawn by making small strokes. Proceed until you have blended the entire line up.
- Remember that the kajal should lighten as it fades, creating a degradé effect.
Step 4. To intensify the degradé, draw another line of kajal at the upper lashline, working from the inner to the outer corner
- This line should not be blended or thickened. The goal is simply to darken the bottom edge and create a progressively lighter effect.
- Once you have finished drawing the last line of kajal, the trick will be complete.
