What Is Winged Liner?

Winged liner (also called a cat-eye flick) is an eyeliner technique where the line extends past the outer corner of the eye in an upward-angled tail, creating a lifted, elongated eye shape. It's one of the most iconic and universally flattering liner techniques in makeup. The wing angle should follow the direction of your lower lash line extended outward and upward — this creates a natural-looking lift that complements your eye shape. Tools range from felt-tip liner pens (easiest for beginners) to gel liner with an angled brush (most precise and long-wearing) to liquid liner (classic choice for thin, precise lines). Common beginner tips: use tape or a business card as a guide for the wing angle, draw the wing from the outer corner first and connect back to the lash line, and keep your eyes open while drawing to account for how the lid folds.