Cat-Eye Nails Are Purrfect For This Season!

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It’s finally time to let go of our beloved cat-eye makeup and jump straight into the cat-eye nail art. Cats are loved around the world for their charming personalities and their gorgeous eyes. The mystical appearance of a cat eye is what makes it so strikingly appealing, and it is only fair to introduce it to the beauty world. This beauty trend will surely take you down memory lane thanks to science. The cat-eye look can be created with the metallic pigments in the nail polish and a magnet, just like how we have studied in school.

Scroll down to know more about cat-eye nails and how you can create them at home.

What Are Cat-Eye Nails?

Cats always have the most majestic pair of eyes and it's only fair to want to recreate them as art. The cat-eye nail art is a trend that is different from your regular manicure. This nail art is created using magnetic nail polish that helps create a texture that resembles the cat eye. This nail polish has coloured metallic particles that can be activated by a magnet.

How Does It Work?

To create this look you will need:

• Base coat
• Regular nail polish
• Cat-eye nail polish
• Magnet
• Top coat

1. Start by applying a base coat. Then apply a colour of your choice on your nails for a chic and easy cat-eye look. If you want to have a galaxy-like design with defined lines, it is better to go for a black as it will help the colours stand out.
2. Once your coloured coat is done and dried, evenly apply one coat of the cat eye nail polish.
3. While the cat-eye nail polish coat is wet, quickly bring in your magnet and hold it near your nail. If you want a single defined line, hold the magnet on top of your nail. You can move it according to how you would like the line to appear. If you prefer to have a softer look, hold the magnet on the sides of your nail, which will help it create a globe-like style.
4. Once you are done, add a top coat for a smooth and glossy finish. This will help your nail art stay on for longer.

Here are some of our favourite cat-eye nail looks that you can take inspiration from.

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The soft, emerald cat eye is the perfect nail look for all your outfits. It ticks all our boxes for its sheer elegance and minimalistic style.

Can't choose just one colour? Why not pick them all! Multicoloured nails have been in trend since 2020, and now, we love it way more with the cat-eye effect.

 Image: @jennyssnails

If you love a gradient style, this look is just for you! The black and gold cat-eye effect creates a perfect illusion of a starry night.

Image: @sicknailsbysof

It's hard not to picture the colour green when you think of cat eyes. This green and black cat-eye look is all things bold and beautiful.

Image:@abbydoesnails

If you want to play it safe while experimenting with different colours and textures, this is the look you must try. Going for a specific colour palette will make your nail art feel quirky and chic.

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