How To Use - Cat Eye Gels

  • Prepare Your Nails:

    • File your nails to your desired shape.
    • Gently push back your cuticles. Trim any excess cuticle if necessary.
    • Lightly buff the surface of your nails to remove shine. This helps the gel adhere better.
    • Cleanse your nails thoroughly with a dehydrator or nail cleanser to remove any oils or residue.

  • Apply Base Coat:

    • Apply a thin, even layer of your chosen gel base coat.
    • Cure under your UV/LED lamp according to the manufacturer's instructions (usually 30-60 seconds for LED, 1-2 minutes for UV).

  • (Optional) Apply a Base Colour:

    • For a more intense and deep cat eye effect, especially with lighter cat eye polishes, you can apply a thin layer of a solid gel colour (often black or a colour that complements the cat eye shade).
    • Cure this base colour layer fully.

  • Apply the First Layer of Cat Eye Gel Polish:

    • Apply a thin, even layer of your cat eye gel polish. Do not cure yet!

  • Create the Cat Eye Effect with the Magnet:

    • Immediately after applying the cat eye polish, take your chosen magnet.
    • Hold the magnet very close to the surface of the uncured gel polish, but do not touch it. A distance of about 1-3mm is ideal.
    • Hold the magnet in your desired position for 5-15 seconds. You'll see the magnetic particles within the polish being attracted to the magnet, forming a line, curve, or other shape.
    • Experiment with different magnet shapes, angles, and movements to achieve various effects:
      • Straight Line: Hold a straight magnet horizontally, vertically, or diagonally over the nail.
      • Curved Line: Use a curved or cylindrical magnet and move it in a gentle curve.
      • Halo Effect: Use a round magnet and move it around the edges of the nail.
      • Wave Effect: Move a straight magnet in a wavy motion.
      • Ombre Effect: Start with a wide line and then use the magnet to push the particles towards the tip or cuticle.
    • Work one nail at a time.

  • Cure the First Layer:

    • Once you are satisfied with the magnetic effect on a nail, immediately cure it under your UV/LED lamp. This will set the magnetic particles in place.

  • Apply a Second Layer of Cat Eye Gel Polish (Recommended):

    • Apply a second thin, even layer of the cat eye gel polish. Do not cure yet!
    • Repeat step 5, using the magnet to create the cat eye effect again. This second layer often intensifies the colour and the magnetic effect.

  • Cure the Second Layer:

    • Cure this second layer fully under your UV/LED lamp.

  • Apply Top Coat:

    • Apply a thin, even layer of your chosen gel top coat to seal the design and add shine (or a matte finish).
    • Cure the top coat fully under your UV/LED lamp.