Design and decor of cat eye manicure with gel polish

“Cat's Eye” is one of the most original compositional solutions of nail art for the fall. Cat nail art is extremely relevant this season. What ideas of manicure gel polish in this technique will be especially popular, how to choose the color and design - read on.

Specialists in the field of nail art every year try to offer new original ideas for nail design. The cat's eye style this fall promises to be one of the most relevant trends. Manicure of this subject owes its name to the similarity with the semipreciousness of the same name.

The main feature of this design is the optical effect created by the semiprecious stone, in addition, it has a light strip resembling a cat pupil. Gel polish with metal particles forms a beautiful volume on the nails, and with the help of a magnet the masters carry out the drawing itself. The shape and size of the composition can be very diverse. In addition to the classics in the form of a strip, these can be spirals, diagonals, stars, waves.

One of the most popular cat-eye gel polishes is mother-of-pearl. Such varnishes are quite bright, dense and due to iridescence are able to create incredible patterns. This manicure is considered universal, it has a number of pluses and minuses. The advantages of such a coating include:

• “Cat's eye” is not associated in any way with the age of the model; on very young and mature ladies, he looks equally worthy;
• "Cat's eye" looks great on both elongated and short nails;
• relevance in both business and everyday, festive manner;
• harmony in combination with accessories and jewelry;
• the naturalness of the coating, which is not considered aggressive and does not damage the nails;
• durability;
• density - one layer is enough.

Do not forget about the cons:

• suitable only for healthy nails, thinned need to be treated first;
• not suitable for those whose skin is too sensitive;
• may cause an allergic reaction.

As the design of cat-eye style is growing every season, the palette of gel varnishes of well-known manufacturers is also increasing. The color range is so wide that you can choose a shade for any outfit, for any style, for every taste.

If you want to be in trend and keep up with the latest fashion trends, pay attention to the following palettes:

• blue - noble, restrained and very diverse shades from blue-black to ultramarine, turquoise;
• green - malachite, emerald, actual marsh khaki, olive;
• red - the entire spectrum of scarlet shades, including fashionable Marsala, wine and berry gamut;
• pink - the undisputed favorite of the fall season;
• Violet
• classic options - black and white;
• gray - from light to graphite;
• shades of metal - gold, silver.

Designers recognize that the most relevant shades will be saturated, deep, dark tones. They are incredibly expressive, look luxurious, attractive and give the image brightness. At the forefront of fashion, the rich colors of plums, cherries, and various shades of purple are striding. The “cat's eye” in the pastel palette is more concise: lavender, mint-lemon, pale pink. Pastel shades are elegant and add sophisticated notes to the image.

Manicure “cat's eye” with gel polish makes it possible to realize your creative imagination. This design of nails is completely self-sufficient and does not need additional decorations, however, the decor in this case is acceptable and appropriate. The main thing is to choose it correctly. Stylists offer a lot of options for fashionable nail art for the current fall.

This is a classic, neat and sleek design. The monochromatic cat-eye coating does not run the risk of looking dull or boring. Moreover, you can use additional decor elements if you suddenly wanted brightness and brilliance. The monophonic option is perfect for short nails, only in this case the decorative elements should not be massive.

A great solution is to combine a reverse jacket and a cat's eye. Such a design will fit perfectly into both everyday and solemn image. There are a lot of design options for the hole, but the most preferred option is a transparent, nude coating. This design is more harmonious on long nails and practical, since the nail plate grows invisibly. On accent nails, you can work with the holes, adding a discreet decor.

Drawing is almost always a unique result of the master’s work. The most relevant this season are floristic compositions, monograms, ornaments and patterns. The picture does not ideally fit the entire area of ​​the nail plate. The most sophisticated way of painting: choose 1-2 accent nails and place the picture on the side or at the base. So the picture will look more elegant.

The cat's eye tandem and the radiance of stones are the perfect solution for a ceremonial exit. If you create a truly luxurious look, such a manicure will only emphasize it, bring in the final touch. You can arrange the stones as you like, the main thing is not to overload the image, especially when it comes to wedding nail art. Just a few small rhinestones in the corner of the accent nail, in the middle or near the hole. The most favorable color preferences for a wedding manicure: pastel, pink, beige, pearls, silver. These options perfectly emphasize the romantic image. For a party, you can afford more catchy, rich colors.

Graphics and geometric print are the main trends of the year, which have not lost their relevance in the fall. Therefore, all geometric fantasy will be incredibly popular in nail art for a long time to come. This is both a sophisticated and sleek design that blends perfectly with minimalist style preferences. Stripes, zebras, waves, rhombuses, circles, triangles, polygons, dots, sticks - all this looks incredibly elegant on the nails in combination with the cat's eye.

Silver and gold are ideal decorative solutions for the cat's eye. The result is a real magical radiance, mysteriously flickering details give the entire ensemble a sense of wonder. However, it is important that the base coat does not conflict with the selected metallic shade.

French has already become a real classic, while its huge plus is versatility. Perhaps there is not a single design technique that would be incompatible with French manicure. Cat's Eye is no exception. French can not be performed on all nails, but accents can be distinguished with the help of a "cat's eye" in the same color scheme. French can be decorated with an unobtrusive decor, which ideally should overlap with the shades of cat's eye.

This type of coating today is definitely in trend, its plus is that due to its restraint and modesty, it fits perfectly into any ensembles and is organic in combination with a variety of techniques. If you want to balance the luxurious design a little, just cover a couple of nails with matte gel polish in the same gamut as the whole composition. A few tiny stones, graceful drawing, drip design will fit perfectly into the overall design concept.

• The luxurious shade of Marsala and the flickering of cat's eyes seemed to be created for each other. To give expressiveness to the manicure and add a twist, it is enough to design an accent nail in a fashionable drip design.
• Quite a bit of brilliance will underline the richness of the saturated blue flicker. Such a design will be too provocative in a casual way, but it’s perfect for a date.

• Chocolate and brown scales combine perfectly with the golden glitter of cat's eyes. Reverse jacket - the design of transparent holes will add an original touch to the overall composition. Accent nail can be distinguished by an unobtrusive tone pattern.
• A magical design for a ceremonial exit: a dark background, glimpses of lavender, turquoise combined with a matte finish and patterns, elegant compositions of rhinestones. However, such a design does not look overloaded at all, so precisely it is thought out.

• A monochrome coating in a fashionable shade of malachite is an excellent choice for a casual look. This option is elegant and aristocratic, direct proof that almost always the "cat's eye" feels great without decorations.
• The drawing and the “cat's eye” coexist perfectly in the same design, and the drawing can be absolutely contrasting in color and still fit incredibly harmoniously. A small ladybug on a dark green cover is a very fresh nail art.

How to make a cat-eye manicure on your own, see the video below.