Gel Polish "cat's eye": what is it, what happens and how to apply?

Gel Polish has become a familiar coating, which is used not only by professionals in salons, but also by women at home. It allows you to create a resistant manicure with a spectacular design. Girls like to try all new types of manicure design, and manufacturers of nail coatings are pleased with a wide color palette and various means to create an attractive image. Not an exception - gel polish with the effect of "cat's eye". Creating it yourself is easy, the decor is unusual, and durability is simply superb. Let's get acquainted closer with this trend coating and its features.

Fashion trends in the field of nail design are moving towards the originality, naturalness and naturalism of images. At the same time it should be easy to create it (even without manicure skills). This description is quite suitable for a fresh trend - a cat's-eye manicure.

Unusual design helps to create two essential components: special gel polish "cat's eye" with the smallest metal particles in the composition and a magnetic spatula or pen that sets the direction of the particles and creates the same elegant pattern. Previously, a magnetic manicure could have only a longitudinal or transverse arrangement of a strip that mimics a cat's pupil. Now there are a lot of design options. It can be a variety of divorces, stars, splashes, curved lines. Restrictions only in the master's imagination and in his skills of using a magnet.

This gel polish is used with a glossy or matte finish. Manicure is done in its pure form or using other elements, techniques and decor. It is appreciated for its three-dimensional image and versatility. It looks great on the nails of any length, in harmony with different forms of nails and fingers, suitable for any occasion.

The design of the gel polish in the cat-eye technique has many advantages that made it a favorite of many women. It is difficult to deny yourself the pleasure to decorate marigolds with a spectacular pattern of cherry, emerald or deep blue hue.

Let us consider the advantages in more detail so that you can decide why you should choose this type of coverage.

• Lucky have a wide selection of colors and shades. Despite the fact that the trend is quite rich colors of this coating (indigo, Marsala, chocolate, green), you can perform a modest daytime option in delicate powdery shades (milky, pink, peach and cream).
• This type of gel polish is very effective in itself, so it does not require additional decoration. Although, if you want, you can add it with a variety of elements. It is freely combined with a variety of techniques: “broken glass”, “ombre”, “raindrops”, painting with monograms and three-dimensional patterns, decor in the form of rhinestones and kamifubuki.

• An important feature of the "cat's eye" is its versatility. This means that it is worn by women of all ages. It is equally suitable for long and short nails. Decorates any shape of the nail plate, giving the manicure refinement and special charm. It can be equally worn with jeans and evening dress.Suitable for office style in bright colors and a fun party in rich colors.
• Manicure is wonderfully combined with jewelry of any size and cost: from inexpensive costume jewelry to branded jewelry. There is a more democratic version of the coating based on the usual varnish. True, he will not be able to hold onto his nails for a long time. Its service life is only 3-4 days.

• The texture of the gel is very convenient for application, as it is quite thick and dense. Can be applied in one or two layers. Gel Polish is harmless (compared to many other coatings), it has a minimum of chemical elements. The effect is created by the simple law of physics: the displacement of metal particles during magnetization. The coating lasts for a very long time (at least two and a half - three weeks).

There is a popular cover and some drawbacks that can be attributed to warnings and features as soon as possible. So, it is better not to apply it on thin weakened nails, since removal may require mechanical action. It is better to first cure and strengthen them. With a very sensitive skin next to the nail plate before staining is to make a test for sensitivity to the components of varnish.

There are several varnishes. They differ in durability, visual effects, colors and, of course, price. The most democratic coatings are ordinary magnetic varnishes that stick on nails for less than a week. Among them are popular gold, burgundy, black.

Gel Polish with the same effect will remain on the nails for 2-3 weeks. With it, it became possible to create a 3D and even 5D manicure. The coating has very rich and deep shades. The use of multiple layers allows you to enhance the bulk. It turns out really spectacular and fashionable coating.

The color range of gels is complex and diverse. The most realistic conveys the feeling of watching your cat's pupil is green, emerald, blue and golden colors. Unbanal looks "cat's eye" in gray and pink shades. Brown and purple are in fashion. The freshest trend of the season is the cat's-eye gel lacquer with chameleon effect.

Most of the success depends on quality coverage. Save on basic materials is not worth it. It is better to give preference to proven manufacturers - then the effect will be predictable and excellent. We represent the most popular brands on the market of popular manufacturers, whose product quality has already been tested by time and craftsmen.

This Chinese manufacturer has debunked the popular myth about the low quality of celestial products. The quality is really high, and the price is the most affordable (compared to other manufacturers). The color scheme is very extensive, and the coating itself lasts about three weeks. Remove it without problems with a special tool of the same manufacturer. The coating lies evenly without leakage and thickness. A useful bonus gel polishes - healing properties, which is very important for nails weakened by frequent manicure experiments. Natural substances strengthen the nail plate. Kits for beginners are very convenient. They have everything you need to perform a manicure and detailed instructions.

The American company produces varnishes for beauty salons. You can use them at home, if not confused by the price. An excellent remedy for problematic nails and a beautiful manicure in one of the shades of a rich palette. It is unusually resistant - the manufacturer guarantees the safety of the coating for more than three weeks. Allowed for use by allergies, as it does not have an unpleasant smell of acetone. It is not covered by cracks and does not tend to spall. Excellent retention on the surface and perfect coating of the nail plate provides a unique component in its composition - natural rubber.

Pretty expensive gel polishes for beginners. Sold in 3 main colors in a set with a very strong innovative magnet - the stone. Masters say amazing quality, ease of application and optimum consistency. The coating gives a deep 3D effect. It is best to use these varnishes on a black backing - it will look so luxurious.

High-quality gel varnish at a reasonable price produces Korean company Tatneyl. Their only drawback - not such a wide palette of colors, like other manufacturers. Otherwise, they are very comfortable thanks to a flat tassel and dense texture. Enough one layer of gel polish to get an impressive, deep and gorgeous effect. On average, a manicure with this gel polish will last about 3 weeks.

Lucky popular German manufacturer belong to the average price category and show excellent durability. The selection of colors, density and textures in the cat's eye collection is very rich. There is even a gel polish with 5D effect. It is applied very comfortable due to the shape of the brush and the optimal texture. Nail design experts point out the need for careful sealing of the edge of the nail plate. This three-phase tool is very convenient, since it does not require a base and top layer. Thus, it saves you time and money.

It is the most affordable lacquer for the price, but it also has a low resistance - only a few days. The color palette includes 6 main trend colors, one of which is a popular chameleon. Masters mark a fairly wide brush and the possibility of applying in a single layer. The texture of the varnish is quite thick, but the coating is applied evenly, without problems, and also dries.

To realize a beautiful manicure is easy on their own. Will help high-quality coating and the use of special technology application. Using a magnet is easy. If you already have basic gel polish skills, the cat-eye design will seem very simple. Before starting work, you need to do a basic hygienic manicure.

Carefully get rid of traces of the old coating on the nails. We make a bath with salt for the hands. The cuticle is steamed - it is easier to remove. Give the nails the desired shape and length. "Cat's eye" wonderfully fits any nails, giving manicure a highlight and elegance. Treat the nail plate with a buff and degrease. Be sure to apply a transparent base coat on all nails.

Some professional secrets of the manicure masters will help to create the perfect cover that will delight a few weeks. Use small subtleties when creating your nail design, and the quality of work will be pleasantly amazing.

• The magnet from the set should not be stored close to the bottle with varnish, otherwise the particles can demagnetize.

• Gel polish should nails with thin layers for better drying. Black lacquer is usually applied to the base under the cat's eye. It helps to create the effect of volumetric coverage and emphasizes iridescent particles to advantage
• Before applying, mix the varnish properly. This should not be done with the usual shaking. So in the bottle air bubbles are formed, which will prevent to make a high-quality coating. It is better to warm the varnish in your hands, rolling the bottle slowly between your palms for 1-2 minutes.
• If the direction of the “pupil” pattern turned out not as intended, you can immediately change it on the wet coating with a magnet. After drying, there will be no such possibility for correction.

• Color gel is applied in a different number of layers (depending on the density of the coating of one manufacturer or another). Thick gel polish can be applied in one layer, more liquid - preferably in two.After completing the work, the ends of the nail plates must be sealed to give a greater durability to the manicure and to maintain a neat appearance.
• When creating a picture with a magnet, it is kept approximately at a distance of 2-5 millimeters from the nail plate. If you bring closer, you can damage the gel coating. You can use a magnet on a stick or a whole bar, or a more modern version - a magnetic pen. It will help to make not only a classic drawing, but also a round one, with curls and transitions of lines in any directions. Experts advise buying lacquer and magnet from one manufacturer.

• To create a high-quality manicure with a clear pattern, it is recommended to work with each nail separately. So you can get the best result by spending a little more time and diligence.
• For marigolds with a imitating “cat's-eye” coating, to please you for a long time, it is worth avoiding temperature fluctuations and contact with hot water for the first two days after creating a manicure. Housework, especially with chemicals and abrasives, should be done with gloves. Do not scrape or scratch your nails.

If you chose a shade and covered the nails with a base protective layer, then after it dries, you can begin to directly create a fashionable design.

• We cover the nails with a thin layer of gel polish, do not forget about the end of the tip. Dry thoroughly in the UV lamp for 3-5 minutes.

• Then we work with each nail separately, since the coating is usually quite thick and able to dry quickly. We apply a second layer of gel polish and immediately work with a magnet on the wet coating.

• Bring the magnet to the nail at a distance of 2-5 millimeters and make them smooth movements (depending on what you want to create a picture). Professionals move the magnetic plate or pen in different directions, which helps to create unusual fantasy patterns.

• If everything worked out, we send the coating to dry under the lamp. Repeat the procedure with each nail. Carefully seal the ends.
• Remove the sticky layer with a cliner. Spectacular manicure ready. You can add to it a decor in the form of rhinestones, stones or other elements, if desired.

One of the main advantages of the cat's-eye cover is its versatility and self-sufficiency at the same time. It can be worn alone or decorated with various decorative elements. You can decorate them with accent nails or create a manicure with a “cat's eye” coating as a base, and add harmoniously combined fashionable techniques to it.

Best of all on the nails look dark, rich colors of varnish. This burgundy, rich dark emerald, deep blue, chocolate, gold and black. For an interesting version of the French manicure choose milk, pink or peach color.

Even more luxurious look nails with the addition of bouillons, stones, rhinestones (you can choose to match the coating or universal transparent). Amazingly look marigold, decorated with metal thin tape or painted with monograms. Gel varnish is perfectly combined with glitter and shimmer. Any coatings chameleons or metallic effect will be excellent companions fashionable manicure.

In the glossy coating "cat's eye" looks wonderful. You can use a matte top when creating such a manicure. The design turns out to be very interesting, although the depth of the pattern and the finest play of the shining particles are lost. To create the effect of lightness and freshness on a rather dark coating, they use the “raindrop” technique. On the finished manicure, the usual top coating with dots put dots of different shapes and sizes. After drying, an interesting imitation of a spray of fresh dew is obtained.

Often use a combination of a cat's pupil with a moon manicure and negative space technique.The combination of the exposed areas of the nail and the main bright accent tone looks very stylish. Often complement the sophisticated manicure and pieces of special foil in the technique of "broken mirror".

No less popular design "cat's eye" with a pattern in the subject of the main colors. The pattern is usually performed on the accent nail, painted in a contrasting color. A glass of wine or a mountain ash brush on a milky background of an accent finger will suit a red color. For chocolate - an autumn leaf or a cup of coffee. To blue - an umbrella or spray of rain. If the skills of painting are not yet available, you can use stickers with various interesting pictures. After gluing the pattern must be fixed with a finishing coating.

Fashionable geometry also strikingly combines with a manicure using the cat's eye technique on different fingers of one hand. Such opposite in style technology surprisingly complement each other. Combining accents can be repetition of color, rhinestones or decorative elements.

A very peculiar manicure is obtained when the nails in the “cat's eye” coating are complemented with accents in the form of a cat's picture or a painting in the form of a real eye. The predatory drawing under a leopard or a tiger on accent nails is also welcomed. Most of all this style is suitable for gel polish in black and gold, brown tones and red. The main thing with this - do not overdo it with the number of parts and drawings, so as not to get to bad taste.

The light version can be successfully used to create the most delicate wedding manicure of the bride. This coating looks unusual and very advantageous. This type of design can be used for everyday wear. Looks elegant, modest and tasteful.

In the reviews, both professionals and beginners are unanimous in their impressions of fashionable "cat's eye" design. Masters say that manicure is in great demand due to its glamor, lack of pretentiousness and versatility. He goes literally to everyone and goes with any way.

Beginners speak of this type of design as being quite simple to implement and understandable on an intuitive level. It is difficult to make a mistake when performing technology. The result is amazing.

However, the nail industry professionals do not recommend wearing gel polish on nails without a rest for more than three weeks. Yes, and regrown nails, even with such a beautiful manicure, will look untidy.

Masters note that the varnishes of most manufacturers are of acceptable quality and easy to apply. They do not spread and have a dense consistency. It is enough to apply gel varnishes of most manufacturers in one layer, which significantly saves the budget.

Taking their first steps in the design of nails are advised not to save on quality materials. The appearance of the future manicure depends on them. It is also important to acquire the correct magnet configuration. On the strength of its action will depend on the clarity and quality of the pattern in the style of a cat's pupil.

Nail art professionals advise to look at the latest trends and apply them in accordance with the type of skin and lifestyle. Do not be afraid to experiment. Good ideas can inspire you to create your own manicure masterpieces. Create your own combinations, combine different techniques. Creativity is only welcome when creating an original manicure.

Every woman wants to be charming, well-groomed, unique. This will help design nails in the technique of "cat's eye", allowing you to look stylish and elegant under any circumstances.

For information on how to apply a cat's eye gel polish, see the following video.