How to Draw Monolid Eyes
If you’ve ever seen someone with beautifully drawn monolid eyes, you know that it can be a mesmerizing look – and getting the hang of drawing them isn’t as hard as it may seem! Monolid eyes have specially shaped eyelids that create a more unified look on your eye, and you can get it by manipulating your eyebrows, as well as using a few other tricks. Sound fun? Let’s get started!
Proper Eyebrow Placement is Key
When beginning your monolid eyes, it’s essential to get your eyebrows in the right spot. This can take a bit of trial and error, but in general, aim to make your eyebrows slightly flatter than usual. You want the front of your brows to almost line up with the roots, rather than slightly above or below. Using your hands, press your brows closer to the eye, keeping them super flat for the best effect. From here, use eyeshadow and eyeliner to blend away the area by your eyes, creating a more unified look.
Highlight and Blend to Perfection
After you’ve got your eyebrows in the right spot, it’s time to highlight and blend to create your desired effect. Start by using a highlighting shade. Choose a lighter version of the color you’d like to use for the whole eye look – usually somewhere in the pink or brown family is a good option! Apply the highlight shade in an arched shape around the edge of your eyebrow closest to the eye. Then, use a blending brush to soften the line and create a more unified look.
Line Up the Lid
Next, grab your eyeliner and begin to line up the lid, extending the line from from your eyebrow. Most monolid eye looks should use a sturdy, creamy eyeliner for the best effect. Start by going over the eyeliner a few times to create a thick line and to define your shape a bit more. Then begin to extend and shape the edge, following the line of your brow, until you fill in the entire lid. Don’t worry if it’s not perfect, as you can always go back and blend the line with a q-tip!
Keep Things Simple
When it comes to embellishing your eye look, keep things simple if you’re aiming for a monolid look. Too many colors and textures can make it difficult to see your desired shape, so opt for an eyeliner shade that complements your natural skin tone, and apply a simple matte eyeshadow on top of your lid for added effect. If you do go for a complex eye look, focus more of your eye makeup on the lower lash line, and leave the eyelid more subtle, for the best results.
Practice Makes Perfect
Like anything, perfecting your monolid eye look can take some time and effort, but trust us – it’s worth it! Everyone’s eyes are different, so remember to experiment with different shapes and colors to make it your own. With a bit of patience and practice, soon enough you’ll be able to put on this mesmerizing look in no time!
