How to do a cat manicure

Recently, manicured fingers of fashion models imitating natural stones of a wide variety of breeds began to flash very often on the world catwalks. The easiest way of such a fashionable manicure is an imitation of a cymophane stone, or, in a simpler way, "cat's eye", with a fascinating narrow glare, as if following you when you turn the stone.

Interestingly, when the ancient craftsmen achieved this effect by processing the yellow-green chrysoberyl stone, people were afraid to make jewelry out of the "cat's eye" and called it "the devil's stone". But the rumor about its magical properties spread very quickly, and the stone became the most popular amulet and talisman among all kinds of shamans and sorcerers.

And when at the end of the 19th century, absolutely not believing in any superstitions, the British Prince Arthur presented a ring with a large "cat's eye" to his bride Louise Margaret of Prussia, such jewelry began to be considered a sign of wealth and nobility, noble ladies began to order combs, earrings and others. trinkets with this stone, supposedly protecting its owner from the evil eye and damage.

Cat manicure varnish

Varnishes with metal particles - and this is the type of varnish used for cat manicure - appeared several years ago and at first were not as popular as they are today.

In addition to this varnish, you will need a special magnetic spatula, which is sometimes sold as a set. For one varnish, you can purchase several different spatulas, with the help of which metal particles will form a variety of three-dimensional patterns: from simple geometric lines to stars and hearts. For the "cat's eye", you need a spatula with a straight, vertical magnet.

As soon as women of fashion "tasted" this design, manufacturers, without wasting time, have created a rich palette of choice of colors. Therefore, your "cat's eye" can be not only natural shades, but also original, unusually bright, and even acidic, like cats from cartoons and comics.

Cat manicure gel

For ardent lovers of "cat" manicure, nail salons offer a long-term coating with the following effect - shellac or gel polish.

Such nails will be more glossy, and their surface is smoother, so the effect will be even more natural than when applying conventional magnetic varnish. When you turn your hand in the sunlight, the nails will play with glare, as if they were alive.

In addition, having done such a manicure with a professional master, you can enjoy this effect for a long time - up to 3 weeks, or even longer, until natural nails grow back strong enough.

Cat manicure technology

1. Like any other manicure, a cat's eye starts with the treatment of natural nails and preparation for the application of the coating. These steps are detailed in this article.
2. Shake the bottle with magnetic varnish well - metal particles are quite heavy and tend to settle to the bottom, in which case you risk getting a fuzzy, almost imperceptible pattern.
3. Apply magnetic varnish evenly as usual. Let it dry if necessary and apply a second coat. By the way, using black varnish as the first layer, the effect will be deeper and more saturated, close to the 3D volume.
4. Without waiting for it to dry, bring the magnet with the selected effect to the nail and hold it, without moving it, over the surface of the nail for 10-15 seconds. To achieve the same effect on all fingers, hold the spatula for the same amount of time over each nail, trying to maintain the same distance and angle.
5. If it is gel polish, then dry the layer in an ultraviolet lamp, if it is a regular nail polish, then wait until it dries completely.
6. Cover the result with clear nail polish or top coat if you applied gel polish (or shellac) and enjoy the effect!

Cat's eye manicure: design and photo

We offer you various designs and shades of magnetic manicure. You can use these ideas or combine them, and create something new, completely unique. One of the advantages of such a manicure is that it looks perfect on both long and short nails of any shape. In addition, the "cat" manicure is good in itself and does not require any additional decorations. It is very rare to add rhinestones or something similar to such a coating, usually only if the client herself requires it.

With just one magnetic varnish and one spatula, you can create many different effects. For example, holding the magnetic spatula not straight, as expected, but turning it over, or positioning it sideways, or even diagonally. Try to use an ordinary magnet, for example from fridge magnets, - the result will definitely be unique and inimitable, because the stronger the attraction of the magnet on the magnetic spatula, the clearer the pattern on the nail will be. By the way, the price of such blades often depends on this.