What is cat eye gel polish?

Cat eye gel polish looks a lot like regular gel polish, the difference is that cat eye gel polish contains pieces of metal. Sounds complicated? It really isn't. Because there are pieces of metal in the gel polish, you can create beautiful effects with a magnet.

How to apply cat eye gel polish?

Before you start your cat eye manicure, it is useful to gather all the supplies you need.

• A UV/LED lamp/nail lamp
• A nail file
• A goat's leg
• Nail wipes
• A degreaser/acetone
• Base coat
• Cat eye gel polish 
• (Cat eye) Magnet 
• Top coat
• Cuticle oil 

Do you have everything ready? Then we can start.

• First of all, file your nails into the desired shape. 
• Push back your cuticles a little with a cuticle stick. 
• Then roughen the top of your nails with a coarse file. You do this so that the gel polish adheres better to your nail and you can enjoy it longer. 
• Now clean your nails with a degreaser. Put a little degreaser or acetone on a nail wipe and clean the edges well. Make sure the nails are completely free of dust and fluff. 

Now your nails are completely ready to be applied with gel polish.

- Start with a (rubber) base coat. Apply a layer and make sure you keep about 1 mm distance from your cuticles. When applying the base coat (and the subsequent layers), also take the front of the nail into account. We also call this sealing the nail. This prevents air from getting under the gel polish, and it also stays on much better. An important step. Then let this layer harden under the UV/lamp.

• Now apply a thin layer of the cat eye gel polish. Also take into account the distance of the cuticles and that you seal the front well. Then let this layer harden again under the nail lamp. 
• Now comes the most important step, the step where you will use the magnet to create the cat eye effect. Apply another layer of cat eye gel polish and do not cure this layer yet. Now hold the magnet above the nail for about 5 seconds, until you have the desired effect. And then cure the layer under the lamp. Do this nail by nail. 
• Please note that you apply really thin layers, instead of very thick layers. Thick layers of gel polish often quickly become ugly and can also start to ripple, a waste of all the work you put into it. 

Are you satisfied with the result? Then apply the no wipe topcoat and let this layer of gel polish harden under the uv/led lamp. Then apply some cuticle oil and massage it in well.

Want to get started with cat eye gel polish? Shop all cat eye gel polish colors here.