Today, this manicure is very popular. If you carefully look at the photo of the “cat's eye” coating, you can see an unusual flicker. It is not difficult to create it yourself, and as a result an unusual decor will be obtained.
Features of manicure "cat's eye"
For such a manicure, a varnish is used that has tiny metal particles, thanks to which a structure resembling a gem is achieved. To obtain an amazing result, in addition to varnish, the nails after painting should be treated with a special magnet. Shellac is collected bit by bit, forming all kinds of patterns of three-dimensional type. If earlier only stripes were made on nails, today “cat's eye” is done:
Benefits
One of the main advantages is a wide selection of colors and shades, in addition to saturated colors (green, chocolate, indigo), there are also delicate powdery colors (creamy, peach, pink and milk).
This type of coating is perfectly combined with different types of techniques:
- "raindrops";
- Ombre
- "broken glass";
- volumetric patterns;
- monograms etc.
The “cat's eye” coating stands out for its versatility. It can be applied to short and long nails of any shape and for women of all ages. This manicure is combined with jewelry, different in price and size.
This gel is easy to apply. All thanks to the dense and dense texture. Varnish can be applied in 1 or 2 layers. It contains few chemical elements, so it is considered harmless. A cat-eye coated manicure lasts on the nails for at least 2.5-3 weeks.
With this varnish you can only paint healthy nails. This coating is not suitable for people with very sensitive skin. In some cases, it can cause an allergic reaction, so before staining it is necessary to conduct a test for sensitivity to the components of the product.
The subtleties of creating a manicure
High-quality material and the use of unusual application techniques will help to independently create a beautiful coating of nails with varnish “cat's eye”. Learning to use a magnet is easy. Before starting work, it is necessary to make a hygienic manicure, because any nail art looks good only on well-groomed nails. First you need to remove the old varnish. Prepare a warm salt bath for hands to steam the cuticle, which will be easier to remove. Give the nail plates the desired length and shape. Buff them and degrease them. A transparent base should be applied to all nails.
When creating a design, experts advise you to use some subtleties, one of which concerns the fact that you do not need to store a magnet near the varnish bottle, the particles can be demagnetized. Before applying the varnish must be mixed correctly. It should not be shaken, because this will lead to the formation of bubbles, and subsequently to a poor-quality coating. The bottle is heated in the hands for 1-2 minutes, slowly rolling between the palms.
In order for the gel polish to dry quickly, it is painted with a thin layer. If a black lacquer is applied under the basis of the “cat's eye” coating, this will help create the effect of a volumetric coating, as well as emphasize iridescent particles. If suddenly the direction of the pattern turned out not to be what you wanted, then you can change it with a magnet only until the coating dries.
Liquid gel polish can be applied in two layers, and thick - in one. It is necessary to seal the ends, this will give the manicure greater resistance and help to maintain a neat appearance. When working with a magnet, it should be kept from the nail plate at a distance of 2-5 mm, if brought closer, the coating can be damaged. It is especially convenient to use a more modern look - a magnetic pen, with which they make classic and round patterns, as well as with transitions of lines in different directions and curls. It is recommended to use varnish and magnet from the same manufacturer.
High-quality manicure with a clear pattern will turn out if you work separately with each nail. It will take more time and effort, but the result will be the best. In order for the “cat's eye” nail coating to last for a long time, experts advise in the first days to avoid temperature extremes and not to dip your hands in hot water. Do all the homework with gloves, do not scratch anything with your nails.
Necessary materials
To create a manicure with the effect of a cat's eye, you need to prepare:
- set for hygienic manicure;
- Cats eye gel polish;
- black gel polish for the substrate;
- degreaser;
- base;
- special magnet;
- top coating;
- UV or LED lamp for drying the coating.
How to make a cat's eye gel polish
An obligatory step is to apply a basic coating, which will help to make the nail plate even, smooth out the irregularities on it, and also provide better adhesion to the varnish. This will increase the durability of the cat-eye coating. Be sure to dry the base layer under an ultraviolet lamp.
After this, you should shake off the varnish, observing all the rules so that the metal particles are evenly distributed. Now you can start painting, the number of layers depends on the thickness of shellac and the desired color. If you decide to cover with two layers, then the first must be dried under a lamp. The application of the "cat's eye" with a magnet must be done while the varnish is still liquid. Place the magnet over the nail and hold for 15 seconds. This time is enough to form a pattern. After that, the nails need to be dried again under the lamp. Then, with the help of a top-end product, the varnish and the resulting pattern are fixed, and then dried. At the end, the sticky part of the top composition is removed with a degreaser.
Design ideas
Varnishing "cat's eye" provides an opportunity to realize a creative imagination. This design of nails does not particularly need additional decorations, but the decor in this case is quite appropriate, it is allowed to be used. It is important that it is correctly selected. Stylists offer many options for fashionable design.
Solid manicure
This design is classic, it is distinguished by laconicism and accuracy. Monochrome gel coating "cat's eye" will not look boring and dull. Moreover, you can apply additional decor elements that will make the manicure bright and shiny. The monophonic option is well suited for short nails, but massive elements cannot be used here.
Moon manicure
In the lunar manicure, a part of the nail at the base can be highlighted or left uncoated, painted with white or transparent varnish. In combination with a cat-eye coating, it is perfect for everyday and solemn images. Lunar manicure hides how the nail plate grows. Masters recommend making holes approximately 5 mm high. You can choose the shape you want - leave the border of the hole almost straight, pointed in the center or semicircular. In order for the manicure not to look too overloaded, additional decor must be done on one or two fingers. Experts do not advise doing it on very short nails.
Drawing for gel coating with varnish “cat's eye” is mainly performed with an accent on the nail, which is painted in a contrasting color:
- rain spray or an umbrella come to blue;
- chocolate - a cup of coffee or an autumn leaf;
- red - a glass of wine;
- milk - a rowan brush.
In the absence of mural skills, stickers with different pictures are used. After gluing them, the drawing must be fixed with a finish coating.
With stones and rhinestones
The perfect solution for a ceremonial exit will be the cat's eye manicure and stones shining on it. They can be located in different ways, it is important that they do not overload the image, it is enough to place a few small crystals near the hole or in the middle in the corner of the accent nail. When doing a wedding manicure, you should pay attention to the following colors:
A more intense and catchy manicure is more suitable for a party.
Reptile skin
The “cat's eye” coating will look dazzling if it is supplemented with large drops of top, copying the color of the reptile's skin.
This design is easily created with gel paint or foil. The main thing is that you need to take a thick top, and at the end of the procedure you need to dry the varnish.
With broths
The application of the cat’s eye with varnish will make the manicure very original also because the structures of these two materials are completely different. Broths are called tiny beads that look like caviar. Experts advise to take contrasting decor and varnish to get a more effective result:
- cyan and blue;
- beige and red;
- black and white.
Geometric
Lightweight geometry is popular. Dark and manicure “cat's eye” looks interesting and stylish, on which squares, sharp corners, triangles, clear stripes and lines are drawn. The dark tone may be brown, black, emerald or blue. Such a manicure is appropriate both at various events and at work.
Cat Eye Nail Design withstands various creative solutions. The accumulated skill and fantasies make it possible to get a rare nail art that will make an unforgettable impression and amaze you with a chic look. Such a manicure is distinguished by rainbow tints and luminous particles.