03 February 25

How to use Cat Eye gel polish?

Pink Gellac

The Cat Eye gel polishes are back and even prettier than ever! Create endless possibilities with only one magnet and let your nails shine as never before. Applying Cat Eye gel polish is quite similar to applying regular gel polish. The difference is that you can move the glitters with a Cat Eye Magnet to create an extraordinary 3 dimensional looking effect. Let us guide you step-by-step through the process and give you some tips and tricks to create the most fabulous Cat Eye nails.

For a seamless application of the Cat Eye gel polish, your preparation is key. Prepare your nails by filing them into your desired shape and removing the natural shine with a buffing block. Clean and degrease your nails with the Cleaner, then apply the Prep Booster. Allow this to air dry for 30 seconds.

Next, apply your favourite Base Coat, let it cure for 60 seconds under the LED lamp and follow our easy step-by-step guide to recreate this showstopping Cat Eye design with the magnetic nail polish.

Pink Gellac

Applying a base colour underneath the Cat Eye gel polish will give a more deep and intense look to your nails. Are you using one of the darker Cat Eye colours, such as Starlit Silver or Majestic Amethyst? If so, first apply a layer of 120 Beautiful Black and let it cure for 60 seconds under the LED lamp. Black will intensify multichromatic colours and it will give a Galaxy Effect. If you are going for a lighter Cat Eye colour, like Divine Quartz, Ethereal Topaz or Sunstone Gold use a matching colour, such as 264 Lady Grey, as the base colour. A lighter starter colour creates a more subtle multi-dimensional effect.

Apply, based on your referenced coverage, one or two coats of the colour. Apply it in thin layers and cure every layer for 60 seconds in the LED-lamp.

Pink Gellac

Step 1

To ensure all the glitters and pigments are distributed throughout the bottle, roll the bottle between your hands before using the Cat Eye gel polish. Apply an even layer of Cat Eye polish over the entire nail. Do not cure it yet! For extra coverage, you can apply a second layer, but let the first layer cure under the LED lamp for 60 seconds.

Pink Gellac

Step 2

Move the Magnet Tool, while the Cat Eye polish is still wet, above, below or on the sides of the nail while keeping a 3mm distance. The Magnet Tool should not touch the nail! The magnetic particles in the polish will move with the Magnet Tool. You can experiment with different angles and movements to achieve various effects.

Pink Gellac

Step 3

Happy with the result? Let the polish cure for 60 seconds under the LED lamp.

Tip: Not satisfied with your design? Swipe the brush over the still uncured Cat Eye polish and use the Magnet Tool again.

Pink Gellac

Step 4

For the finishing touch, apply your favourite Top Coat over the entire nail and let it cure for 60 seconds under the LED lamp. If you've used the Shine Top Coat, wait two minutes and then remove the sticky layer with a Nail Wipe and Cleaner.

Pink Gellac
Extra tips
  • After playing around with the cat eye magnet to create your desired look, you can, so called, fast cure the Cat Eye gel polish for 10 seconds to secure the glitters. This ensures optimal results for your design. Work finger by finger. When you did all nails, cure your full hand for 60 seconds like usual to lock everything in place.
  • Use a proper magnet that is specifically for Cat Eye gel polish. These magnets are quite powerful so try to keep them away from electronic devices and other magnetic belongings. We recommend you to work with our Pink Gellac Cat Eye Magnet to be assured of optimal results.
  • Practice makes perfect. A perfect cat eye manicure requires a little practice. If it didn’t work out the first try, don´t worry! Remove the Cat Eye polish (while it is still wet) and try again.
  • Play around with the endless looks you can create. You can make 12 different designs with only one magnet. Hold the magnet in a 45 degree angle to move the little speck around more easily. Play around with the magnet, use it upside down, from the side of the middle of the nail. It is also possible to use two magnets for your design. Place them on either side of the nail and the magnetic shavings will be pushed together to make a galaxy nail design.

Are you going to create Cat Eye nails? Share your creation and tag us! Use @pinkgellac or #pinkgellac so we don't miss out!