“Cat Eye” nails: This is how the magnetic nail polish works
Chrome nails have been dominating the market for some time nowand it's hard to imagine life without them. But in 2025 “Cat Eye” nails will celebrate their big comeback. The manicure combines the best elements of the most popular trends: they are metallic and glittering and have a minimalist and luxurious look. This makes them perfect for everyoneand lengths and can be combined with any style and look. However, they owe their unique shimmer to a special tool: theNail magnets. You can read what’s behind it and how it works here.
What are “Cat Eye” nails?
“Cat Eye”? An unusual name for a nail trend – it seems. But the manicure is based on a real cat's eye. It is characterized by a narrow metallic line that usually runs diagonally across the nail. This is often in a similar formpainted like the base coat, creating an almost mirror-like effect, as if you were staring into a cat's eye. So that's the name.
Cat eye nails are characterized by their unique luminosity and the way they reflect light, so they look slightly different from every angle. However, for this special look you also need special accessories. But don't worry, the design is surprisingly easy to replicate and customizable.
How does magnetic nail polish work?
If you want to imitate the “Cat Eye” manicure, you definitely can’t ignore the nail magnet. This is indispensable for the design and ensures the desired effect. There is also a magnetic one, which is enriched with metal particles and reacts with the magnet. As soon as you hold it over the freshly painted nail, the metal particles are attracted to the magnet and the “cat eye” nail design is created. Depending on the movement, the characteristic line is created again and again, leaving room for experimentation. The result is a glass-like, almost three-dimensional effect that looks like a cat's eye in the light - and is super elegant.
Double Sided Nail Magnet Set
Step-by-step instructions: How to use the nail magnet
As complicated as the nail design with magnet may look, it is so easy to do in just a few steps:
- I have the following accessories ready:Base coat, magnetic gel polish, nail magnet, glossy top coat, UV lamp
- Nail care:Start by cleaning the nails properly and applying a base coat to protect the nails and create a smooth surface.
- Cat-Eye-Effect:Once the base coat is completely dry, you can apply the magnetic gel polish. As long as the polish is still wet, the magnet is held over the nail without them touching each other. Move the magnet over the nail in circular motions until the polish shifts. Repeat this process for each nail.
- Finish:Leave the varnish under oneCure and seal the “Cat Eye Nails” with a clear top coat.
