How Redheads Can Rock: Colored Eyeliner

Like our How To Wear series, we’re working on a new How Redheads Can Rock makeup series. We talk about trends, unique makeup, and makeup stereotypes that redheads face. This time, we’re talking about colored eyeliner.

Colored eyeliner is a fun way to make a statement with your makeup. It’s been a trend on and off over the years and is making a big comeback! Red hair often pairs beautifully with colors that contrast or complement its warm tones, such as green, teal, and purple, which can make red hair pop even more, creating a striking look. Additionally, many redheads have eye colors like green, blue, or hazel, and colored eyeliner can enhance these eye colors, making them appear more vibrant and noticeable.

Colored eyeliner also allows for a unique and bold makeup statement, providing a fun way to express personality and stand out from traditional makeup looks. Certain colors, like copper or bronze, can harmonize with the warmth of red hair, creating a cohesive and polished look. Furthermore, redheads often find that traditional black eyeliner can be too harsh, so colored eyeliner offers an opportunity to experiment with softer or more playful looks that feel more natural and flattering. Overall, colored eyeliner can enhance the natural beauty of redheads, offering a versatile and exciting addition to their makeup routine.

Wondering how redheads can rock colored eyeliner? Keep reading:

Wear it your way.

Colored eyeliner can be worn with or without eyeshadow, but the current trend is to wear it on its own or with a simple, light dusting of neutral or complementary shadow. The colored liner acts in place of your eyeshadow and gives you a gorgeous eye look that’s slightly more subtle and wearable than it is when you combine it with eyeshadow.

Wear it as a wing or graphic.

The simplest way to rock a colored liner is a nice sleek wing, but there are a ton of options. You can wear colored liner on your top or bottom lashes, or both! You can wear what’s called a “graphic” liner and do a unique wing or shape. You can also rock a colored liner on your inner corners for a pop of color.

Pair the colored liner with mascara.

When it comes to pairing your colored eyeliner with mascara, the options are endless. If you want a contrasting look, try Finally Have Lashes in Perfectly Black. If you want something more natural and to let the liner be the star of the show, try Perfectly Brown or Perfectly Auburn mascara. If you’re wearing a blue or purple liner and want to go for a monochromatic look, try the Perfectly Plum mascara.

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10 Colored Eyeliner Products for Redheads:

There are so many fun colors redheads can rock. Opt for darker colors if you want something more understated, or go for a bold neon if you want to make a statement. Oranges, plums, and burgundy look stunning with red hair, and colors like green, blue, and purple can make your eyes pop.

1. Orange: NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Mechanical Eye Pencil in “Tigers Prize”