Manicure "cat's eye"

Manicure "Cat's eye"- A popular trend in the design of nails. The decor fascinates with the depth of color and the game of exquisite modulations, versatility and nobility at the same time.

What is a cat's eye?

Each of you, at least once, but saw on the shelves of jewelry stores an incredibly beautiful semi-precious stone with a narrow band of concentrated radiance in the middle, shifting as the stone moves. This is a mineral called cat's eye.

Versatile design "Cat eye"

Cat manicure is quite versatile, as well as the mineral itself, because the features of its wearing depend on the shape and material of the frame. Nail art is beneficial because of the following features:

• suitable for ladies of any age category;
• Matte, monophonic, French and moon options are perfect for everyday wear, because they are in harmony with the business style;
• rhinestones, gold sand, sliders and drawings in the moment turn the usual design into a festive or evening;
• such nail art maintains the sock of jewelry of any kind.

Important! A distinctive feature of the cat eye nail art is a beautiful glare of the nail coating, which can be achieved by the smallest metal particles contained in it.

Variety of colors "Cat's eyes"

Before you do a manicure "cat's eye", you need to understand the palette offered by the manufacturer in order to find a suitable range for yourself. Shades are:

• green in all its forms;
• blue from heaven to dark;
• turquoise;
• red and burgundy;
• pink;
• Gray;
• Violet;
• golden;
• nude
• the black.

Interesting! For the first time magnetic varnishes appeared about 10 years ago. At home, with their help you can easily and inexpensively create a beautiful manicure. The disadvantage is the fact that holds such magnificence on the nails of only 3-4 days.

The scheme of using conventional varnish in cat eye technique

To please the fingers with a beautiful nail design, you need:

1. make a hygienic manicure;
2. apply a base coat on the nails;
3. 1-2 layers apply a decorative layer;
4. if necessary, use a magnet to create a pattern of metal particles;
5. wait for drying;
6. apply the final layer of fixer.

Performing the procedure with gel polishes

After gel polishes came into use, it became possible to wear a manicure with the Cat`s eye effect for 2-3 weeks. Users of Blue Sky, Kodi, TNL, Masura, etc. have pleased users with suitable gel polishes. To create your own flickering design, you should prepare:

• manicure set;
• base;
• degreasing agent;
• gel varnish with the effect of Cat`s eye;
• optional black shade for the substrate;
• magnet;
• top;
• ultraviolet lamp.

Manicure "Cat's eye" gel varnish is performed according to the following scheme:

1. Before starting, any optional manicure is done: acidic, trimmed or hardware.
2. Polish and degrease the nail plate before applying the base.
3. Apply the base in one layer and bake for 2-3 minutes.
4. If you want the shade to be deep and saturated, then apply a black tone substrate in one layer. It also dry in the UF.
5. Treat fingers with shellac or other gel polish should be alternately in one layer. After applying, immediately use a magnet to create a decor, then send the nail to bake as soon as possible, otherwise the tool may spread. Bring a magnet to the plate, it is usually sold with varnish, at a distance of 0.5 cm and hold it for about 15 seconds. After the formation of the pattern, immediately transfer the nail for 2 minutes under ultraviolet light. Do this operation with each finger.
6. Remove the top sticky layer from the plates.
7. Cover the nails top, bake everything in the lamp.

Important! We have described a scheme for creating a monochromatic manicure using gel polishes. If you want to experiment, you can combine the Cat`s eye with a French manicure, combine several tones, fix rhinestones or pour sand. It all depends on your imagination.

Design ideas for manicure Cat`s eye with a pattern

Nail art cat's eye with a design will give your image some zest, make the nails more festive and bright.

• The most simple is the creation of a beautiful magnet pattern. The picture in this case can be not only a strip, but also a heart, geometrical figures and so on.
• For beautiful geometry it is better to use several shades of lacquers.
• On this type of coating you can safely draw with acrylic paints.
• If the manicurist does not like to draw, or design needs to be created quickly, sliders will help out.

A variety of cat-eye options

A huge variety of options will allow you to create exactly that unique image. Consider the most spectacular views for all types of nails.

• Green for short length marigolds. This shade imitates the most popular color of chrysoberyl. Its shades: malachite, myrtle, lime, olive, marsh, and so on. It is a mistake to assume that green is difficult to combine with clothes. This nail art is suitable for black, gray, blue, beige, white outfits and jeans.

• Blue for any length. Speaking about the saturation of gems, we note that the dark ones are much more valuable than the light ones. In the decoration of the nails, all shades of blue: from the azure sky to the deep dark, they all look equally luxurious. To perform such art is easy on any length of the nail.

• Red for short nails. This option is more suitable for brave young ladies. The most organically juicy red looks in combination with rhinestones, stones and gold accents.

• Bordeaux looks better on long nails. This is a more subdued color, it is ideal for autumn manicure, as well as for going to a ceremonial event, if combined with gold jewelry, gold, burgundy or black outfits.

• Violet. This is a combination of all variations of blue and red with an interesting metallic twinkle. Often, the color is so beautiful that it makes no sense to complement it with accents. But on the proposed photos, you can note how interesting the matte version looks like with sparkles and rhinestones.

• Pink. This type of decor will emphasize the elegant ladies' handles, but will not sustain the bulk of rings or massive bracelets.

• Black is the highlight of 2015-2017. Fashionable art is both matte and glossy. On such a coating sparkling sparkles look interesting.

• Beige. Someone such gamma may seem pale, but this is the main elegance.
• White. Trendy manicure 2017 is based on the classic combinations, it is clearly based on white color. For a flickering eye, other tones are sure to be added.
• French or lunar. Ideal for a business style, to slightly diversify solid nail art.

• For the moon itself, you can apply a metallic luster both on the main surface of the plate, and only in the area of ​​the moon.
• Golden glow Each young lady thinks of her future New Year’s image long before the holiday. Why not try to fulfill the cat's eye in gold? Below is a video lesson in which the principle of its creation is shown in stages.

• Matt. Many believe that in this case, haze is superfluous, because the zest also leaves the image with glitter. It is never too late to experiment, so your attention is a stylish photo of a matte manicure.

• Rhinestones. The combination of Cat`s eye and rhinestone is perfect. Strasics and pebbles, as well as Swarovski crystals can be combined with a pattern, slices, moon and French manicure. The choice depends only on you: metallic rhinestones, chameleons, transparent or tinted gel polish.

Tips for novice manicurists

• Keep the magnets separate from the coating, otherwise it may become unusable;
• before the procedure, shake the jar with the gel thoroughly, so that the metal particles are evenly distributed;
• Be sure to apply the base and degreaser, otherwise the varnish will peel off;
• if you use a black substrate, then the magnetic pattern should be applied only on the second layer, otherwise a clear pattern will not come out;

• hold the magnet as close as possible to the plate, but do not allow it to touch it;
• work separately with each finger, otherwise the varnish will spread on the nail;
• try to do without a top, it will increase the visual effect of flicker;
• the first couple of days after application, do not go to a bath or sauna, do not allow sudden changes in temperature, otherwise the coating will crack or spread.

Nail design "cat's eye" can withstand any creative impulses. If you show imagination and gain mastery, you will get a stunning unique nail art that will delight you with a luxurious stylish look, and will make an indelible impression on others.

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