The modern popular manicure technique, with the help of which a durable and stylish coating is created, is called cat's eye... It is done with a special varnish and magnet. In the photo you can see all the colors of a similar manicure.
What is this technique?
The cat's eye manicure has a unique pattern imitating a chrysoberyl stone. It resembles a cat's eye. To create nail art for a cat's eye, use gel polish with metal microparticles that provide a shine effect. With the help of a magnet brought to the nail, the desired pattern is made.
As a rule, in contrast to the rest of the nail, the highlight is more intense.
Previously, only a longitudinally or transversely located strip was performed, imitating the pupil of a cat. Now they make various stains, curved lines, stars and splashes. Monochrome cat-eye manicure is suitable for both casual and evening look. It looks great on nails of any length and shape.
Advantages of cat's eye manicure over other nail art options:
- the use of a special varnish with a thick texture that prevents spreading;
- significant time savings;
- masking of defects in the nail plates;
- no need for additional decorations;
- many decorating ideas, depending on fantasy and magnet movement;
- no age restrictions;
- durable coating that lasts more than 2 weeks;
- spectacular appearance.
Before choosing such nail art, you need to familiarize yourself with the contraindications. Girls with fragile and thin nail plates should not do this kind of manicure. Also, girls with sensitive or allergy-prone skin are advised to abandon this design. If the nail plates are infected with a fungus, then first you need to cure them, and then decorate them.
Fashionable colors of manicure
Cat's eye varnish, a photo of all colors of which shows a rich palette, is considered stylish in both light and dark shades. The color of the manicure is chosen taking into account fashion trends.
The most popular colors and their shades:
- green;
- the black;
- brown;
- blue;
- Violet;
- red;
- pink.
Green looks great on short and long nails. The emerald shade will make the manicure more stylish. Lime, olive, marsh, dark green, yellow-green and agate green shades also look the most advantageous. They can be combined with golden decorative elements. The light tone of the marsh is most like a cat's eye.
The play of light plays beautifully on the red surface. It does not lose its relevance. The red color will look spectacular with rhinestones. Lovers of red, who do not want to do too bright manicure, choose burgundy. This shade will make your manicure discreet. Pink and its shades are suitable for feminine natures.
On darker finishes, the imitation of a cat's eye is more expressive. Now it is fashionable to apply gel polish on nails of a dark chestnut, coffee, chocolate, black-brown or graphite shade.
Blue will make your manicure look luxurious. Of its shades, light azure, deep blue, turquoise are in demand. The purple color of a bluish or pinkish tone will allow you to create a universal version of the manicure. Black-purple, lavender, lilac and violet will look elegant.
Stylish ideas with patterns and decorations
Cat's eye varnish, a photo of all colors of which demonstrates diversity, fits into many manicure ideas. Nail art cat's eye is combined with different decorative elements and techniques.
Top Fashion Ideas:
- cat eye manicure decorated with drip design;
- a combination of a jacket and a cat's eye with the addition of stones or broth;
- lunar cat's eye;
- cat design with elegant monograms and rhinestones;
- cat manicure with painting or pattern;
- matte nail art cat's eye;
- cat-style manicure with rubbing;
- cat's eye with the addition of geometric design;
- cat nail art combined with silver.
Nails designed in the form of drops will add attractiveness to a cat's manicure. They are easy enough to make. A small amount of the finishing gel is collected with dots, and then they begin to apply dots on the nails. Different effects are created depending on the size of the droplets and the distance between them.
French and cat manicures are combined in different ways. A classic jacket is made on several nails, and a cat-style coating on the rest. Another option involves coloring smiles using the CG technique. Additional emphasis on one nail is made in the form of stones or broth.
Lunar manicure will transform with KG coating. The wells are left transparent or white, and the rest of the nails are coated with cat's eye varnish. The shape of the hole can be classic, heart-shaped or triangular.
Cat-style nails are decorated with lace-like patterns. They are applied to any part of the nail plate. Usually monograms are painted with black, white, silver or golden gel varnish. You can decorate the manicure with casting. To do this, press the foil to the executed monograms after drying.
A couple of nails are decorated with rhinestones. They are located at the nail bed. KG covering is combined with vegetal, graphic or abstract painting. It is performed on wet gel polish in any color. A quick and stylish way to decorate your nails with a pattern is to use stickers with animals, flowers, and so on.
A matte effect cat eye manicure looks luxurious.
A matte finish can only be done on 1-2 nails if desired. Rhinestones, drops or painting are suitable as decoration. Cat coating is also done with rubbing. It is a powdery substance that can create a beautiful pearlescent highlight. The effect of rubbing in depends on the stirring of the substance. Pearl rub is especially in demand.
Another trendy solution is the geometric design with a cat's eye. Multi-colored squares, triangles, rectangles or rhombuses are applied to the nails using stencils, Circles and points are created using dots. Compositions are made of them.
The KG design with silver adds a magical shine to the nails. Silver is combined with red, blue, purple, gray, green or black coatings. Nails are decorated with silver glitter or foil strips. Sequins cover the entire nail plate, its half or end. The foil is applied in whole or in parts of various shapes.
Popular brands of shellac "Cat's Eye"
Cat's eye varnish, a photo of all colors of which is amazing, is produced by several well-known manufacturers. Each of them has developed their own unique color palette.
TNL
This is a Korean brand that produces an excellent collection of shellacs. They can be used in conjunction with tops and bases from other brands. A coating made with Korean shellac will last 14-20 days without losing brightness.
This varnish is considered medium in consistency. It is not too fluid, but also not difficult to apply.
It is used both at home and in professional salons. The products are of low cost and quality. The collection includes 40 different shades.
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BlueSky
This brand originated in China. For 10 years of its existence, he managed to win the trust of home manicure lovers and professional masters in the nail industry.
The company's products are distinguished by safety and quality. Varnishes do not have a specific smell.
BlueSky Shellac glides on easily. The coating lasts for 20 days.
Shellac contains the following components:
- film former;
- photoinitiator;
- methacrylates;
- silica;
- pigments;
- bismuth chloroxide.
BlueSky Cat's Eye Lacquer is available in almost all colors. The palette consists of over 100 shades. You can choose turquoise, golden, milky, emerald, graphite and many others shown in the photo.
Kodi Professional
It is an American brand that occupies a leading position in the nail industry market. It is suitable for both amateurs and professionals. The main component of the composition is a natural polymer resistant to accenton, water and alcohol.
Varnishes are produced in containers of 7 ml, 12 ml or 30 ml, which is very convenient. Shellac strengthens nails, protects them from brittleness and delamination. The coating lasts for 20 days. It is resistant to mechanical damage. The palette consists of 100 colors.
Popular shades:
- copper;
- eggplant;
- cherry;
- caramel;
- gray-turquoise;
- brownish red;
- the black;
- golden green.
Among the shades, you can also distinguish dark brick, malachite and blue-violet.
Lianail
The brand belongs to a German company.
The main benefits of shellacs from this manufacturer:
- dense texture;
- high content of trace elements;
- rich selection of shades;
- fast drying;
- the durability of the manicure for 20 days;
- hassle-free nail removal.
Among the many shades, purple, bluish gray, dark purple, ruby and mint stand out.
Canni
Another alternative to expensive shellac brands is the Chinese brand Canni. The manufacturer's products do not contain hazardous substances. Customers note the easy application, the absence of a pungent smell, the quality and variety of shades. The color does not lose its saturation for more than 7 days.
Trendy colors included in the palette:
- ink blue;
- gray chocolate;
- turquoise blue;
- sky blue;
- eggplant;
- crimson.
Covering with a similar shellac will provide shine and brightness to the manicure.
My nail
It is the most budget-friendly shellac brand to emerge in America. The products allow you to get an inexpensive and high-quality manicure.
Main advantages:
- nutritional composition;
- good pigmentation;
- resistance to damage;
- fast drying;
- self-alignment;
- trendy colors and shades.
Naomi
Another American brand that produces KG shellacs. The products are used both at home and in the salon. The varnish helps to strengthen the nail plates and prevents delamination.
Shellac advantages:
- rich bright color;
- shine;
- neutral smell;
- nutritional composition;
- coating strength.
The variety of shades is also pleasing. Fashionistas will love golden khaki, olive gold, chocolate, dark violet, bright coral and dark blue.
F.O.X.
An American brand that has received an award for the quality of its products. It is suitable for beginners and professionals in nail art. Shellac from this manufacturer creates a coating that lasts more than 2 weeks. The composition includes shimmer, glitter and other components responsible for creating different effects.
Some shades of KG shellacs:
- crimson;
- Orange;
- turquoise;
- brick burgundy;
- Dark red;
- emerald;
- rose red.
Varnishes are easy to apply and do not cause allergic reactions. To create an even coating, 2 layers of varnish are enough.
Step-by-step instructions for applying cat's eye manicure
To make a KG coating, you need to take a degreasing liquid, a manicure set, base and top coat, shellac with metal particles, dark-colored nail gel, a special magnet, UV or LED lamp.
Step by step scheme:
- Trim, polish and shape nails.
- Degrease the nail plates.
- Cover them with base in one layer.
- Bring your nails to the lamp and dry them for 1-2 minutes.
- Apply dark gel polish in one layer.
- Dry the cover under the lamp.
- Cover the nail plates with varnish with metal particles and wait 1-2 seconds.
- Take a magnet and bring it to your nail. The distance should be 1-3 mm. Hold the magnet over the nail for 15 seconds. Do this with the rest of the nails. Dry them under a lamp.
- Apply a top coat in one layer. Wait for the coating to harden under the lamp.
Additional depth is given by a dark gel polish applied after the base. The coverage is more expressive.
Stylish cat's eye varnish will be a godsend for lovers of unusual manicure. All coating colors shown in the photo differ in saturation and shine.
Video about cat's eye varnish
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