When viewed head-on, this thickness is barely visible. Keep the two lines close together.
Press a hard pencil firmly against the upper edge of the eyelid. Move downward for an instant, then rapidly “swoop” upward. The faster you do this, the more natural the result. [1] X Research source Reduce pressure as you move the pencil. The line should be thinner and lighter near the tip of the lash.
This is a good time to study photographs of eyes, or look in a mirror. Many eyelashes hook together at the tip. Draw a few pairs of lashes that meet at the same point. [2] X Research source
The eyelashes near the outer corner are the longest. They also curve farther downward and outward than other lashes. [3] X Research source
Rotate the direction of the eyelashes as you move toward the middle. By the time you reach the middle of the eye, the lashes are almost vertical. [4] X Research source
As before, draw from the base upward. Reduce pressure as you reach the tip, to keep them thin and pointed.
You can use white charcoal or chalk to make this edge more obvious. [6] X Research source
These lashes originate from the base of the lower lid. No part of these lashes should cover the white of the eye.
Exact eyelash counts vary widely. Typically, the lower lid has about 50% the number of the upper lid.
If the lashes look too thinly scattered, draw a few shorter lines near the base of the long lashes.
