Cat eye nails capture the best elements of a few of today&#;s biggest nail trends. They&#;re a little bit glittery, a little bit metallic, but they also have a minimalist and luxurious vibe to them that makes them easy to wear across nail shapes, skin tones, and styles.
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&#;Also referred to as velvet nails, cat eye nails get their name from their dimensional effect that&#;s akin to a cat&#;s iris,&#; says Mazz Hanna, celebrity manicurist and CEO of Nailing Hollywood. &#;There are a lot of different ways to get creative with this look using jelly topcoats, chrome finishes, and beyond.&#;
We&#;ve got the 411 on cat nails below along with a full rundown of how to create the look. Spoiler: You need a special polish and the technique feels very futuristic!)
What Are Cat Eye Nails?
Cat eye nails get their name because they&#;re loosely inspired by the mesmerizing iris of felines.
&#;It might not be obvious at first glance, but cat eye nails resemble the reflective, kaleidoscopic look of a cat&#;s eye,&#; says Michelle Nguyen, nail expert and founder and CEO of PLA Nails. &#;The effect is created by using a magnet to move the small pieces of iron in the gel polish around.&#;
That said, this look requires a special type or polish, a magnetic tool, and a little creativity. Don&#;t let that dissuade you, though &#; it&#;s surprisingly easy to recreate and you can revel in your artwork afterward!
How to Do Cat Eye Nails
Follow these easy steps for a gorgeous set of cat eye nails.
Step 1: Gather Supplies
To DIY cat eye nails, you&#;ll need to have the following on hand:
Step 2: Prep Your Nails
&#;Start by cleaning your nails and applying a base coat to protect them and ensure a smooth surface for the polish,&#; Nguyen says. Allow the base to cure completely before moving on.
Step 3: Apply Magnetic Polish
Once the base color is dry, Nguyen says to apply a coat of the magnetic cat eye nail polish to one nail at a time. &#;You want to make sure to work quickly for the next steps while the polish is still wet,&#; she says
Step 4: Create the Cat Eye Effect
Immediately after applying the magnetic polish to one nail, hold the magnet over the nail without touching it directly. Nguyen says, &#;Hover the magnet around the nail in a circular motion, being sure to avoid touching the polish. You'll see the polish shift and create a cat-eye effect due to the magnetic particles in the polish reacting to the magnet.&#;
Pro tip: Each magnetic polish typically comes equipped with its own magnet&#;often in the cap of the polish.
Step 5: Repeat for Each Nail
Repeat this process for each nail, working one at a time so you can create the cat eye effect while the polish is still wet. Each nail should take approximately 10 to 15 seconds.
Step 6: Apply Top Coat and Cure
Seal your cat eye nails with a clear top coat and either allow it to dry or, if using a gel top coat, cure under light. &#;This will also help protect your nail art and make it last longer,&#; Nguyen says.
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The Best Cat Eye Nail Polishes
Remember, you&#;ll need a special polish to recreate this look.
&#;While there are some brands who make cateye polish with traditional lacquer, the easiest way to achieve this is with gel,&#; Hanna says. &#;When purchasing gel polish, you want to look for brands who have &#;velvet&#; or &#;cat eye&#; gel.&#; Some of her favorites for this are Oyster Velvet by Gelcare and Kinetic by Cirque Colors.
As for color choice, you can wear this design in practically any hue. For a more authentic look, though, Nguyen suggests using actual cat eye coloring as your inspiration. &#;They come in blue, green, yellow, brown, among many others,&#; she says. &#;So you can simply pick your favorite color and achieve a stunning cat eye look.&#;
What is a cat eye gel polish?
A new nail trend, nicknamed "cat eye nails," sexy and charming, amazingly changing color from different viewing angles, is getting more and more popular.
Compared with normal gel polish, cat eye gel polish seems more complex and mysterious, all because of the magnet powder added in it.
When putting the magnet stick over the nail, these magnet powder will be drawn together and forming a metallic stripe, just looks like the cat eye stone, so it is called cat eye nails.
How to apply the cat eye gel polish at home?
Although it seems complicated, it is not that difficult to do it by yourself at home.
Let&#;s learning together.
1. Remove the cuticle, trim the edge and buffer your nails.
2. Clean the surface of your nail to keep it clean and dry.
3. Apply a layer of base coat, which can make polish lasting longer, cure with LED or UV lamp. (UV lamp for 1 min, LED lamp for 30 seconds).
4. Apply the base color to your nails and cure it.
5. Apply the cat eye gel polish and immediately hold the magnet stick close to the nail 1 cm tall for at least 10 seconds to appear a cat eye line.
Notice: The closer the distance, the more obvious the effect ( but keep the stick away from the polish). The overall effect is decided on the line of the magnet stick and the direction you put it.
6. Cure it when you&#;re satisfied with the effect.
7. Finish with a layer of top coat and cure it.
8. Wipe your nails with rubbing alcohol to remove the floating glue.
Now, you&#;ve finished your own cat eye nail design.
Different cat eye nail design.
Before you start, you must determine the theme color of the nails. Professionals have encouraged to give preference to dark varnishes, because the cat eye effect will be seemed more obviously on dark bases. Colors like black, dark purple and green are preferred.
However, light pink and yellow is also popular because these color make you look gentle and sweet.
Here are some special cat eye nail design to give you inspiration.
1. Dark green cat eye nails and green dots on black nails Image source
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2. Gray cat eye nails with white flowers
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3. Purple cat eye nails and glitter nails
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4. Light pink cat eye nails with small dried flowers.
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5. Black galaxy style cat eye nail.
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