Master the Perfect Winged Eyeliner in 5 Easy Steps

Perfect winged eyeliner requires mapping your eye shape first, then building the wing from the outer corner upward before connecting it to your lash line.

Stop trying to make your wings identical twins—make them sisters who complement each eye's unique shape.

1. Map your wing angle. Hold a flat brush or card against your nostril, angling it past the outer corner of your eye toward the end of your brow. This creates your wing's upward trajectory. Mark this angle with a tiny dot if needed.
2. Draw the top wing line. Starting from your marked angle point, draw a line down toward the outer third of your upper lash line. Keep this line straight and confident. The length determines your wing size.
3. Create the wing triangle. Draw a line from the bottom of your wing back to your lash line, forming a triangle. Fill in this triangle completely. This becomes your wing foundation.
4. Connect to inner corner. Line your upper lash line from the inner corner to where your wing begins. Keep this line thin and close to your lashes. The wing should feel like a natural extension.
5. Clean and sharpen. Use a flat brush with concealer or makeup remover to sharpen the wing tip and clean any uneven edges. This step transforms a good wing into a perfect one.