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Applying kohl-I am sure that this article is going to create interest amongst beautiful Indian women who love Kaajal! Application of Kohl is indeed an integral part of Indian Makeup. IN fact, so many of us don’t even step out of our houses without wearing Kohl!
In Indian tradition, the application of Kohl has been a trend since ages. In today’s date, we often use the readily available Kohl pencil as they are so much simpler to handle. We usually go for Kohls that can stay put longer, doesn’t smudge easily, can blend it with ease. We might also end up hunting for the darkest shade of black available. Whatever thrills us all to choose the right pencil, we should add in some efforts to know its various styles of application. Right?
So if you are doomed seeing the same old kohl application daily, lets read some amazing techniques for using this pencil.
Unique Ways Of Applying Kohl
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For Smokey Eyes
Looking for an evening fun filled with drama? It’s but beautiful to look at too. You might need some smudging of eye makeup to achieve this look. Firstly, add in some kohl to the upper lash line, waterline and lower lash line too. A perfect lining isn’t really necessary. Now take a nice pointed edge brush to smudge out the kohl. A flat brush could also work if done right. Paint in or draw something like a small v at the corner of the lids. Now smudge this v out too in an inward direction.
Quick Tip: Applying a thicker line of kohl in the upper and lower lash line can help create an instant smokey look. With the use of petroleum jelly, the upper lash line can be gently smudged.
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For Stark Eyes
You should apply white eyeshadow to highlight the lids if you want makeup that looks stark. White colored shadow is essential to create this look. Now go ahead and draw some thick lines on the lower and upper lashes to complete the look.
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For Gothic Eyes
The most active form of expression today has to be old designs. Heavy dark kohl is a must for this kind of makeup. Apply some dark eyeshadow to the lids and then line heavily, both the lash lines.
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For Winged Eyes
Pull the kohl on the upper lash a little to achieve a somewhat retro feel. Thicken it towards the corner. Fill out the outer corner by drawing the pencil in an inside direction. The winged line should extend from halfway towards where the eyebrow ends till the corner of the eyes. For added drama, draw a thin line of kohl on the lower rim of the eye.
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For Doe Eyes
A trend which is gold, right from the ’70s. This look can create a feel of proportionate eyes. Lines are darkened halfway and drawn in the form of semi-circles. Kohl is applied to the outermost corner which adds good definition the eyes.
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For thick and dark Kohl
For Arabic look, run your kohl pencil multiple times over the lash line, instead of just one. You are sure to get the effect.
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For Double-winged Eyes
Save this look for special events. Firstly, apply some kohl on the lower and upper lash line. The best way is to keep it as near to the lashes as possible. Now extend these lines in an outward direction. Give the lower lash line a gentle downward curve whereas the upper one should have a thrifty, high flying wing like feel. Keep these lines parallel to one another.
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For Lower-lash Line
If your mood is to darken your pale eyes, instead of doing a lot of makeup, applying Kohl to the lower lash. Leave the eyelid just the way it is.
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For Upper-lash Line
Normally, eye makeup in Indian trends consists of wearing it on both upper and lower lids of the eye. Application of it on the lower side is very common in today’s date. On the other hand, for a guaranteed young look, wear it just on the upper lash, leave the lower lash bare.
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General Kohl
The simplest way of applying kohl has to be this one! Apply equal amounts of kohl on both upper and lower lash line. It can put some great definition to your eyes.
So girls, do give these unique methods a shot and experiment all along! You could always try playing around with eyeshadow, mascaras or contemporary eyeshadow with kohl or kajal to add in some movement. Try out new techniques and to share the ones you like. Excited to hear from you all!
