Kajal is an AMAZING product that can entirely change the vibe of your makeup! The other day, I was playing around with my makeup and stumbled across an amazing Kajal hack that I thought to share with you all!
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What is Kajal?
Great question… what is kajal?!
Kajal is a black makeup product that is applied on the waterline! Kajal dates back to Ancient Egypt, and since then it’s become super popular around the world. It is most commonly used in areas around the world like India, the Middle East, Africa, Egypt, etc. Recently, it’s become popular on the internet, because of it’s bold and striking appearance and how it’s an alternative to eyeliner!
Kajal also goes by Kohl. It can also come in a form of a metal stick that has black pigment on it, but today we are going to be using a Pencil as it is easier for beginners!
Which Kajal Should I Purchase?
I’ve tried quite a few of them and I can confidently say that the Loreal Voluminous Smoldering Eyeliner is the best one hands down! It’s pigmented, doesn’t smear, lasts long, and looks SO pretty.
I’ve tried other Kajals that “appear” black but once applied look greyish or like an unpigmented black. With this one, a few swipes and you’re ready to go! This product is inspired by Kajal and is safer for your eyes too.
What is this hack?!
Great question, know that you know what Kajal is let me introduce you to this hack! We all know how Kajal can make your eyes appear smaller, because of the black on the waterline. The opposite, white on your waterline will make appear larger.
This hack means we are going to be smoking out our waterline to make our eyes appear larger!
I’m going to go over my regular routine, if you already know how to use Kajal skip Kajal Hack below!!
- The first step is to ensure that your Kajal pencil is sharpened, this is the most important thing to getting the best results! Also, Kajal is always last in your makeup routine meaning you apply after eyeshadow, mascara, etc.
- Next, Get close to a mirror (I find that the small mirrors help a ton with this) and open your eye wide. Look closely at the mirror and carefully glide the pencil along your bottom waterline, back and forth. If you find your eye getting teary get a tissue and blink on it to remove the tears. When you’re done with your bottom waterline, move to the top one!
- Lastly, I’ve found that looking up and gliding it across the waterline is your best bet. Gently move the pencil across your eye, until you are happy with the pigment given. I like to squint my eyes and glide the pencil along my inner corner when I am applying it there. I’ve found that it helps to get that area of my eye.
Kajal Hack
Finally, we are at this part! Grab a fluffy eyeshadow brush, similar to the one pictured. Make sure it’s clean, so you don’t mix any colors with the Kajal! Bring the brush back and forth along your bottom waterline.
The black on the waterline will make your eye smaller, and smoking it out makes them appear larger!!
Boom your done! Need more help? Check the tutorial video below!
Kajal Hack Video
Now you know ALL about how to make your eyes appear larger with Kajal! It’s super simple, but makes a big difference. Subscribe to keep up with the latest from Beginners Guide To Makeup, and check out Makeup Hacks for more content like this!
