Stylish shellac "Cat's eye" - instructions on how to make it yourself at home

In the last couple of years, the beauty industry has offered women more and more modern and technically advanced ways to become irresistible. One of the innovations that are gaining popularity is manicure using gel polishes (shellacs).

The technology of using gel polishes allows not only to embody the most daring fantasies on the nails, but also gives the coating durability up to 2-3 weeks with minimal negative impact on the nail plate.

One of the varieties of such a manicure is a design using Cat's Eye shellac.

The peculiarity of the "Cat's Eye" shellac is the use of microscopic metal particles, which are very mobile in the structure of liquid gel polish.

When brought to the surface of a special magnet, they are “attracted” to it, forming various configurations of the effect we love so much, imitating the glare of natural chrysoberyl stone (cat's eye).

Today, perhaps everyone knows what a manicure using Cat's Eye shellac looks like. But this article will tell you exactly how to make it at home.

Popular brands of shellac "Cat's eye"

The technology of magnetic manicure on the market is represented by a number of manufacturers producing a series of shellac "Cat's Eye". How to make the right choice? Consider the most popular brands.

Shellac Cat Eye by TNL

Coating durability reaches 14-20 days without losing the brightness and integrity of the manicure.

The color palette is not the richest, however, the shades are perfectly combined with each other.

Cat's Eye by BlueSky

The Chinese origin and the low price of the shellacs of this collection does not affect the quality of the final result. The BlueSky brand pleased with a wide palette of shades and excellent durability coatings, for which he gained recognition from professionals and fans of "Cat's Eye".

"Moon Light" by Kodi Professional

The superior quality of Kodi branded products is undeniable. Gel polishes of the Moon Light line are presented in a wide range of shades and do not require special skills to get an excellent result of Cat's Eye shellac. How easy it is to make shellac with these professional gel polishes.

The coating is resistant to the influence of external aggressive factors and mechanical stress, while taking care of the nail plate.

Gel polishes of the Moon Light line are presented in a wide range of shades and do not require special skills to obtain an excellent result.

"Cat's Eye" and "Star Cats" by Lianail

The Lianail brand has long won the love and respect of girls from all over the world. The high quality of gel polishes at a low price has made these collections very popular among connoisseurs of beautiful and affordable nail art.

Lianail coating is not afraid of household chores and time, two weeks of bright manicure is provided to you.

Step-by-step instructions for applying manicure "Cat's eye"

There is a misconception that creating a manicure with the "Cat's Eye" effect is possible only with a professional master and requires certain skills, dexterity and the availability of special tools.

In fact, the “Cat's Eye” shellac is not picky and, oddly enough, every girl can do such a manicure and will not require additional time and financial costs than going to the master.

So what do you you will need to create a masterpiece at home:

• base (starting) coverage;
• actually the gel polish itself;
• a magnet (if there is no special one, you can use an ordinary magnet, the main thing is good attracting properties);
• top (finish) coating;
• Ultraviolet lamp;
• lint-free wipes.

It is advisable to start with a fresh hygienic manicure. Let's take a look at the process step by step.

Degreasing

To create a truly durable manicure, you need to degrease the surface of the nail. This guarantees a clear adhesion of the base coat to the nail plate.

Base coat application

The starting coating not only ensures flawless application and durability of shellac, but also cares for the nail plate, nourishes and protects against the harmful effects of the gel polish itself.

After applying the base the nails must be dried in a UV lamp for at least two minutes.

Application of gel polish

To create the "Cat's Eye" effect, you need not only the gel polish itself, but also a special magnet. There are a great many of them with various patterns, stripes, stars.

Usually, a manufacturer, when creating a line of Cat's Eye shellacs, also produces a line of magnetic plates with different patterns. Immediately after applying shellac, a magnet is brought to the surface of the nail for about 10 seconds, maintaining a distance of 2-3 mm.

Next, the nail is dried again in a UV lamp for 2 minutes. Each nail is painted and dried in turn, since the gel polish itself is very thick and when it dries, it is difficult for metal particles to move to the magnet.

Be sure to “seal” the end of the nail with the first layer of shellac.

Finish coat (top)

Well, the final touch is the application of the finish coat. It is he who provides resistance to mechanical stress and other factors.

When applying the finish coat, we “seal” the end of the nail again, thereby protecting it from delamination and brittleness.

The top is applied in a thin layer and again in the UV lamp for a couple of minutes. Then remove the sticky layer with a smooth lint-free cloth and moisten the cuticle with oil.

If desired, additional decorative elements are applied to the undried top coat: sparkles, rhinestones, etc. to your taste.

Shake the tube of shellac well before use., otherwise the metal particles will remain at the bottom of the bottle in the form of sediment and it will be impossible to achieve a beautiful effect.

How to get extra depth

By itself, the Cat's Eye manicure already looks quite bright and impressive. However, there are times when you want to achieve a more pronounced and deep effect.

For extra depth, you can apply a dark colored shellac as the first layer after the base coat, such a dark "substrate" will give even more expressiveness to the cat's eye effect.

As an option, you can create a drawing with a magnet on each layer of gel polish. Such “layering” will give the overflows even more mystery.

Also, a very interesting effect can be achieved by applying an additional matte finish coat. Experiment, you'll love it!

As for the magnet

However, in the absence of a special magnet it is possible to use a conventional magnet, the main thing is that it has strong attracting properties.

Note! Be sure to store the magnet away from gel polish bottles to avoid weakening the properties of magnetic particles.

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Tricks and tips to help you achieve the perfect Cat's Eye shellac manicure, just like a nail technician would do in a salon.

Do not be lazy to shake the gel polish bottle thoroughly before use, the magnetic particles and the pigment will mix well, which will avoid dullness and “bald spots”.

To speed up the process, you can paint and decorate the fingers according to the conveyor principle, that is, we created a pattern with a magnet and send the finger under the UV lamp while it dries, we do the same procedure with the next finger, etc.

If it so happens that the highlight has shifted slightly from the place we need, this can be corrected by bringing the magnet to the highlight and “pulling” it to the desired location.

Bring the magnet only to a fresh layer of varnish, only in this way you will achieve a clear and voluminous effect.

If you bring the magnet to the nail not with its flat part, but with the end, perpendicular to the nail, then the magnetic particles do not begin to concentrate in one place, but rather “run away” from the magnet, this results in a very unusual effect - the glare is located along the edges of the nail, and in the middle you can see only the pigment component.

You can leave “holes” unfilled with color at the base of the nail, thanks to this, the growth of the nail will not be evident and the manicure will remain relevant even after 2 weeks.

An unusual ombre effect can be achieved if you bring the magnet to the outer edge of the nail, the magnetic particles will move to the tip of the nail, creating the effect of a smooth flow of color from dark to light.

To create an interesting pattern, you can use several magnets at the same time.

How you make a manicure with shellac "Cat's eye" is up to you. Experiment! Combine a matte finish, rhinestones, different pattern geometry, a little imagination and your nails will not go unnoticed!

Do not be afraid of the Cat's Eye shellac, you already know how to do it, it remains only to try!

Avoid contact of shellac with eyes and mucous membranes., in case of contact, rinse with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Keep gel polish out of the reach of children. Remember, safety is above all!

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