Hunter eyes trend explained for Australians

In the past few years, movies on TikTok and YouTube have been full of descriptions of what hunter eyes are, how they look and whether they can be grown naturally. What are hunter eyes, though and why are they such a big deal? This piece will tell Australians everything they need to know about this growing trend in facial surgery, including how it works, how it looks, natural procedures and cosmetic options.

Understanding hunter eyes

Hunter eyes are a unique shape that has depth, symmetr and a sharp or focused look. People often associate this eye shape with dangerous animals due to its wide, deep and alert appearance.

Important things about hunter eyes:

• almond-shaped and laid out horizontally.
• The eyes are situated deep within the head.
• Positive canthal tilt means that the corners of the eyes are slightly higher on the outside than on the inside.
• A clear brow line lets the eyes naturally shade each other.
• The sclera, the white area under the iris, is barely noticeable.

Many people think that this shape makes someone look confident, strong and attractive, especially guys, because it gives them a calm but strong look.

Why are hunter eyes trending in Australia?

Even though fashion trends usually start somewhere else, Australia isn’t an outlier when it comes to global beauty standards. This is especially true now that Instagram and TikTok are becoming more popular.

Here’s why Australians are becoming more interested in hunter eyes:

• Evolutionary psychology: Some suggests that this eye shape is perceived as more powerful and naturally “fit” for men because it represents traditional male traits.
• Celebrities and influential: People who are thought to have hunter eyes, like Brad Pitt and Paul Mescal, have helped normalise and improve the look.
• Social media culture: Australians are investigating how to copy or improve their looks because the phrase #huntereyes has been viewed millions of times.

What makes hunter eyes different from prey eyes?

One similarity is the eyes of a shooter and a prey animal. The second one seems more confident and private, while the first one seems more friendly and open.

Feature	Hunter Eyes	Prey Eyes
Shape	Almond, narrow	Rounder, larger
Position	Deep-set	Prominent or slightly bulging
Canthal Tilt	Positive (outer corner higher)	Neutral or negative
Perception	Dominant, focused, calm	Friendly, approachable, youthful
Common examples	Brad Pitt, Paul Walker	Elijah Wood, Tobey Maguire

You can like both types of eyes on their own; one isn’t always better than the other. Still, the design is mainly based on the attraction of a more basic and dramatic look.

How to get hunter eyes naturally

Many people in Australia want to know if they can get hunter eyes naturally, without having plastic surgery. Genes play a big role but over time, some habits may have a small impact on how your face looks.

Mewing (tongue posture technique)

You can keep your stance straight by mewing, which means pressing your tongue against the roof of your mouth. Supporters say that it can:

• Help the upper jaw (maxilla) grow forward.
• The face aligns correctly.
• As time goes on, the eye sockets get deeper.

Community forums and anecdotal evidence suggest that long-term commitment may lead to small changes in the structure, but there isn’t much scientific evidence to support this.

Chin tucking and posture

Good head posture, especially keeping the neck straight and the chin slightly tucked, can help balance the middle of the face and reduce puffiness. There is no way to “create” hunter eyes, but this can help make them look better.

Facial exercises

Many exercise bloggers and beauty experts say that to build muscles around the eyes, you should do the following:

• Work out to make your eyelids stronger.
• Elevate your upper cheek.
• Different ways to clear your mind

These may help the skin around your eyes look better, especially if you also take care of your face, stay hydrated and live a healthy life.

Cosmetic options for hunter eyes

More and more people in Australia are getting cosmetic treatments done to get faster or more accurate results.

Surgeons’ Picks

• Canthoplasty: A surgical procedure that corrects canthal tilt by lifting and tightening the outer corner of the eye.
• Blepharoplasty: Eyelid surger gets rid of extra skin or fat to make the eyes look younger and more defined.

These methods are dangerous, cost a lot of money and take a long time to heal from. It is advisable to consult with a board-certified expert regarding your facial proportions to make informed decisions.

Non-surgical enhancements

• Makeup: Sharp makeup skills (like winged liner and tightlining), contouring and shading can help many people get the look of hunter eyes.
• Contact lenses: Lenses in the shape of an almond can make your eye bigger and clearer.

Australians can play with these low-risk options without having to worry about what will happen in the long run.

Do you want to get hunting eyes?

This is simply a matter of personal preference. People on social media seem to think that hunter eyes are the most beautiful eyes, but beauty is still personal. The most important things are confidence, health and behaviour.

Things to think about:

• Natural variation: Different people naturally have different bone structures, so not everyone will be able to get hunter eyes even with mewing or surgery.
• Mental health: For your mental health, don’t get stuck on face trends. There are mental and emotional parts of confidence as well as the physical parts.
• Diversity of beauty: Different parts of the face are considered beautiful and unique in Australia.

Conclusion

Currently, hunter eyes are considered attractive, but they represent only one aspect of the ever-evolving concept of facial beauty. Remember that the shape of your eyes doesn’t say anything about your self-worth, whether you like mewing, are thinking about surgery or are just playing with eyeliner.