12 Cat Eye Nails Inspo & How to Achieve the Best Magnetic Effect

Cat eye nails have taken the nail art world by storm, offering a mesmerizing, shimmery effect that mimics the gleaming eyes of a feline. This unique look is achieved using a magnetic tool that manipulates metallic particles in the polish, creating a captivating design. If you’re looking for the best cat eye nails inspirations, here are 12 stunning designs, along with a step-by-step guide on how to do cat eye nails or how some calls magnetic nails yourself.

What Are Cat Eye Nails?

Cat eye nails are a form of magnetic nails that use a special gel polish infused with metallic particles. When exposed to a magnet tool for cat eye nails, the particles shift to create an enchanting, dimensional effect. The result is a striking, almost holographic finish that changes with light and movement, some of semi-transparent gel polishes with magnetic effect can creat stunning glass nails effect.

You can Try Semilac magnetic tool 5in1 to create even more stunning cat eye nails effects

How to Do Cat Eye Nails at Home

Creating cat eye nail art at home is easier than you think. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide:

What You Need:

• Cat eye gel polish
  

• Base coat & top coat

• UV/LED lamp

• Magnetic tool

• Nail cleanser & lint-free wipes

Steps:

1. Prepare Your Nails: Clean, shape, and buff your nails before applying a base coat. For long lasting effect you may use primer acid free and or nail dehydrator.

2. Apply the Base Color: Apply base coat, cure it then a layer of black gel polish for intensity or a color of your choice. Cure again.

3. Apply the Cat Eye Polish: Paint a thin coat of cat eye gel polish but do not cure it yet.

4. Use the Magnet Tool: Hold the magnetic tool for cat eye nails above your, under the nails or on the sides for 5-10 seconds to create the effect. Play with it to see different effects. 

5. Cure Under a Lamp: Once satisfied with the design, cure it under the UV/LED lamp.

6. Seal with Top Coat: Apply a glossy top coat ( use Semilac Top No Wipe) and cure to finish.

12 Stunning Cat Eye Nails Inspirations

Now that you know how to do cat eye nails, here are some fabulous ideas to try:

1. Blue Frost Cat Eye:

A bright blue shade with a sleek, shimmering streak. Perfect for christmas and winter nails

Color: Semilac 665

2. Velvet Cat Eye Nails

A blend soft grey-blue shade with velvet silver finish, for an out-of-this-world effect. Color used Semilac 665

3. Gold Cat Eye Nails: 

Color used - Semilac 661

4. Galaxy Nails with Magnetic Effect

A futuristic, iridescent look with rainbow hues. Colors comes from Semilac 'Galaxy Flash' collection

5. Rose Nails

For those who like dusted red shade and delicate magnetic effect.  Cat eye nails don't always mean BOLD nails

Color: Semilac 663

6. Cat Eye with Transparent Gel Polish Color on top of it

Vibrant rose cat eye covered with transparent cherry red

Color: Semilac 662 finished with semi-transparent cherry red Semilac 592

7. Cat Eye with French Nails

8. Black Cat Eye Nails

9. Turquoise Magnetic Nails Effect  

An oceanic blend of purple-blues, and greens with galactic silver sparkle

Color Semilac 828

10. Brown Cat Eye Nails:

Copper-purple dust with the chocolate depth of a semi-covering base.
Color: Semilac 827

Thoughts

Cat eye nails are an easy way to elevate your manicure with a sophisticated and dynamic look. With the right magnetic tool and some creativity, you can achieve stunning cat eye nail art from the comfort of your home. Try these gorgeous designs and let your nails shine with hypnotic beauty!