That silver glitter eyeshadow look you keep seeing on curly-haired models? It’s a lot more doable than it looks. The photo that made you save this page has dark voluminous curls, a shimmering silver halter, and a face full of glow. The main event is the shadow: silver and white glitter packed on with a damp brush, so it reads as wet metal rather than loose craft glitter. This tutorial assumes you’ve never done this before. I’ll explain everything from the type of brush to the order of operations, and I’ll keep the fluff out of it.
What You Need for This Silver Glitter Eyeshadow Tutorial
Ok so, before you panic-buy ten products, here’s the honest list.
- One silver glitter eyeshadow with fine, dense shine (not chunky).
- A white or cream base shadow as a helper.
- Flat, firm eyeshadow brush (the kind you’d use for concealer).
- Setting spray or plain water in a small spray bottle.
- A pair of false lashes that look like they mean business.
- Lip gloss in a nude pink tone.
- A curl-friendly hair clip or satin scrunchie.
You might already own most of this. The glitter is the only non-negotiable. Look for something labeled “pressed pigment” or “foil” rather than loose glitter, because loose glitter migrates. I learned that at a wedding in 2019 when my left cheek kept sparking all night and my right cheek stayed clean.
How to Keep Dark Curly Hair Out of the Way Without Ruining Your Curls
Here’s the thing about doing makeup with curly hair: you can’t just pull it back with a bare elastic and expect your edges to survive. The photo you’re recreating has that hair loose and voluminous
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