Cat eye nails use magnetic gel polish to create a reflective “line” that looks like a cat’s eye when the light hits.
- Single‑line cat eye: Dark base (black, navy, burgundy) with one bright magnetic line down the centre of each nail for a simple, elegant effect.
- Diagonal cat eye: Tilt the magnet so the reflective line runs diagonally across the nail, giving a sharp, edgy look.
- Galaxy cat eye: Use blue, purple, or green cat eye gel over black, then add a few tiny white “stars” on one accent nail to make it look like space.
- French cat eye: Nude base with only the tip done in cat eye gel, so the shimmer line sits inside the French tip.
- Aura cat eye: Do a soft coloured base, then place the magnet line slightly off‑centre so it looks like a glowing “aura” spot instead of a straight line.
- Bold shades: Emerald green, sapphire blue, deep purple, or red cat eye over black for a strong statement.
- Soft glam: Rose‑gold, champagne, or mauve cat eye over a soft nude or milky pink.
- Seasonal:
- Autumn/winter: Dark green or wine cat eye.
- Festive: Red or gold cat eye for Christmas, with one nail as a glitter accent.
- Always use a dark base under the cat eye gel to make the magnetic line pop.
- Hold the magnet about 2–3 mm above the wet gel for 5–10 seconds without touching the nail, then cure.
- Finish with a glossy top coat so the “eye” effect is clearer.
If you say which colors of cat eye gel you have (e.g., green, blue, red) and your nail length/shape, some specific set ideas (like “college‑friendly” vs “full glam”) can be suggested.
