Cat Eye Nails: Create Magic with Valentino Gel
Posted by Kim Phan -
Explore our nail supply store online and you’ll find lots of ways to take advantage of the glittery nails trend, from the subdued sparkle of matte acrylic to flashy nail stickers. But currently, our very favorite approach to putting some magic in your mani is the cat eye nail trend.
In today’s blog, we share all the details on this classy nail trend and how to achieve it with high quality gel nail color.
What are cat eye nails?
If you follow any nail influencers on Instagram, you’ve likely seen photos of this trend. Cat eye nails, achieved with sparkly gel nail color and a magnet (both made specifically for this technique), are an attempt to mirror the multi-dimensional look of feline eyes. The magnet is used to pull the sparkle from the gel nail color to the surface of the nail, often in a diagonal line, so that each nail resembles the iris of a cat’s eye. The result is subtyl elegant and mysterious—kind of like cats themselves.
What do I need to create cat eye nails?
To create cat eye nails, you’ll need to visit your favorite nail supply store online or in person to gather the following products:
- Materials to prep the nail.
- A base coat and top coat.
- Your favorite color from Valentino Beauty Pure’s Dark Ones Collection (Cat Eye).
- The V Magnet.
How do I create cat eye nails?
Though the result is a real showstopper, the process of creating cat eye nails is actually fairly simple. Here’s how to do it.
- Prep the nails as you normally would. Remember, excellent nail prep is the key to a perfect mani, no matter what trend you’re trying out!
- Next, apply a base coat & cure.. Technically, you can skip this step when using Valentino’s Dark Ones Collection, but we recommend a base and top coat for extended wear.
- Apply your first coat of Valentino Beauty Pure Dark Ones Collection gel nail color, being sure to cap the free edge of the nail.
- Immediately after applying the first coat, hover your V Magnet over the nail for about ten seconds. Get the magnet as close as possible to the nail without actually touching it.
- Now, apply a second coat of the Valentino cat eye gel nail color and repeat step four (above).
- For longer wear, you can also apply a top coat.
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Beautifully Yours,
Kim Phan, VP