EYELINER 101

HOW TO DO FISHTAIL EYELINER

Want an exotic new look? We got you. Fishtail eyeliner swoops up and down—and it’s fierce, fun, and totally fresh. Maybelline New York is here to break down the steps so you can master this all-flattering look in no time flat. Up your eye game and make this sexy trend your signature.

    HOW TO DO FISHTAIL EYELINER STEP 1: FLICK UP

    Using a black liquid liner, draw a line up and out from the outer corner of your eye. TIP: Don’t worry how dark the line is, you’ll fill it in later.
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      HOW TO DO FISHTAIL EYELINER STEP 2: LINE THE LASH LINE

      Now using that same black liquid liner, line the upper lash line, starting at the inner corner of your eye.
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        HOW TO DO FISHTAIL EYELINER STEP 3: CONNECT & FILL

        Next, draw a line connecting the tip of your outer line to your upper lash line, creating a triangle. Fill in the triangle with your black liquid eyeliner and smooth out your lash line.
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          HOW TO DO FISHTAIL EYELINER STEP 4: LINE BOTTOM LASH LINE & SWOOP DOWN

          Using a black pencil eyeliner, which is a little softer, line the outer portion of your bottom lash line. Use our long lasting gel pencil liner. Then, draw a line down and out from the lower corner of your eye.
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            HOW TO DO FISHTAIL EYELINER STEP 5: CONNECT & FILL

            Using your liquid eyeliner again, draw a line connecting the outer tip of your line to your lower lash line, creating a triangle. Fill in the triangle with your liquid eyeliner. TIP: Make sure your upper and lower liner connects at the outer corner of your eye in a fishtail shape.
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              HOW TO DO FISHTAIL EYELINER STEP 6: LINE WATERLINE

              Finally, use your pencil eyeliner again to line your upper waterline. A look this major requires plenty of length, so pile on the black mascara. Voila!
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