Guide Note

Guyliner refers to eyeliner worn by men. The look has become associated with "emo" rock bands such as My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy. Guyliner was commonly used by homosexuals in the past, but has been made popular by rise of metrosexual men who take pride in their appearance. Guyliner is used in various ways, the thicker line smudged or smeared for hard eyes or a thin line which highlights and enhances the color of eyes.

Fast Facts

1. Should be smudged or smeared
2. Recommended to use black or a dark brown
3. Sometimes looks better if left on overnight
4. Companies are beginning to sell their own version of guyliner
5. Worn by Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean

• It's the lexical equivalent of making pink hammers for women.
  • -The Washington Post