Modern women of fashion have the opportunity to design their charming nails with a variety of methods. A manicure can be either classic, or very bright or avant-garde. You can choose the right design for each outfit and style. Nowadays, an elegant manicure is insanely popular, called only "cat's eye". He is chosen by many young ladies who want to emphasize their individuality and delicate taste. Today we will get to know more closely with this decoration of nails and find out what its features are.
Features of such a manicure
Modern fashionistas make out their nails in a variety of ways. There is no definite framework in manicure - here you can turn to any style and pattern. Fortunately, today for this there is everything you need for sale. Most components do not have to be long and hard to search for a large number of stores and salons.
Nail design called "cat's eye" is terribly popular today. It looks not only interesting, lively and non-trivial, but also quite solemn. Thanks to the latest features, this manicure makes it possible to complement even luxurious and elegant ladies' looks.
This interesting manicure began to gain popularity not so long ago, but has already managed to fall in love with many ladies. A similar design of nails is a spectacular patterns and placers of iridescent, glowing blotches.The latter are formed using special manicure magnets on specialized varnishes. The “cat” ornament appears on the nails in the form familiar to us due to the composition of the coatings used. The desired result is obtained thanks to the special pigment particles of natural origin. They give the opportunity to appear a beautiful light overflow, which is different manicure "cat's eye".
The design, which was relevant initially, was in many ways different from what modern young ladies resort to. If earlier this manicure did not last very long, then modern ladies have the opportunity to demonstrate its elegance and chic for two weeks. If everything is done correctly, the coating will be very reliable, durable and will not lose its former luster in the very first days. The advantage of such a manicure is that it is quite simple.
Juicy and iridescent tones may seem difficult to achieve only at first glance. It is quite possible to create this attractive design on your own without resorting to an experienced craftsman. The main thing is to use quality materials and follow the step-by-step guide. Then the result will definitely not disappoint you.
Many fashionistas note that a manicure called “cat's eye” turns nails into real precious stones. All sorts of precious stones of natural origin have a similar effect, so this comparison is justified. If you want to turn to a “precious” nail design, then the “cat's eye” will be the perfect solution for you. It is worth considering that at the moment there are quite a few variations of this manicure. Thanks to the wide selection, it is possible to choose the best design for yourself, despite the features and nuances of the chosen style.
Cat's eye manicure is used for both everyday and holiday images. Variations of shades are also observed a great many. In addition, nail art can be both winter and summer. To bring the cat's eye manicure to the desired style is possible in a variety of ways.
Various masters resort to various tricks. Here you can refer to such additions as rhinestones, foil, crystal chips and other similar trifles. In a single tandem on ladies' nails, very bright and eye-catching compositions are obtained, from which it is difficult to look away.
New Designs and Color Combinations
If you draw a parallel design called “cat's eye” and the radiance of natural gemstones, you can determine which colors are most suitable for such a nail design. Usually used yellow, amber, golden yellow, golden olive, lime, turquoise or light green. Very rarely in this manicure there are beige or blue-green tones.
But if you use the stunning effect of radiance and overflow, then it is permissible to use the most unexpected colors. Let us consider in more detail what colors of this manicure are considered especially spectacular and stylish.
Green
The cat-eye fashion trend is an expensive green color that boasts an incomparable charm. It is permissible to achieve a design that is as close as possible to the gamut of a precious mineral using different shades of green. The most fashionable and preferred are the following colors and their combinations:
- olive color;
- cypress;
- beige and olive;
- green yellow;
- mint;
- turquoise;
- grass color;
- the color of lime and kiwi.
Against the background of such nails, you can not use other decorative components. A manicure can remain concise and minimalistic - from this it will not become worse or more boring. Even in the process of formation with the help of a magnet, a beautiful pattern is created from metal inclusions. Already at this moment it will turn out to notice a tremendous flicker, breaking through from the depths, for a decor with drawings.
A kind of hypnotic trend in green tones with unique colorful tints can complement the ladies' look, making it more aristocratic and rich. In this case, the color of the nails will vary depending on how the light will fall on them.
Dark tones
Dark-colored manicure is often addressed by both domestic and foreign stars. That is why we can safely say that such paints are an undeniable trend. When these tones are complemented by overflow in the style of “cat's eye”, then the manicure acquires a solid look at all, emphasizing the fashionista’s self-confidence, as well as her wonderful taste. Nail coverings of black, brown colors are ideal for both everyday and evening toilets. A very effective and original design will turn out if you make it brighter using rhinestones that attract attention and interesting drawings of various subjects.
It should be remembered that gray and black tones were and remain universal in the design of nails. They fit perfectly into any celebrations and events. Moreover, they are seamlessly combined with other shades, as they are very “malleable” in these matters. As for brown varnishes, they can be safely put into action if you want to try on a popular military style or classic.
Make the specified dark shade more noble and original You can, resorting to the scenery in the form of shining rhinestones or fashionable liquid stones, which beautifully depict expensive minerals. Gold plating would also be appropriate.
Blue and violet shades
The trendy cat-eye manicure looks charming in blue. This nail design is also universal and easily fits into different combinations and images. A fresh trend is a spectacular blue with elegant tints. Another novelty is no less relevant - dark blue varnish in the style of "cat's eye". Such a design blends flawlessly with a huge number of outfits and accessories. A manicure in blue tones looks charming not only on long, but also on short female nails. You can safely turn to a plain blue coating without color combinations and gradients. Even without different additions, such a design will look presentable.
No less juicy and aesthetically pleasing on ladies' nails is the design in the style of “cat's eye”, implemented in purple, pale pink and bluish shades.
This fashionable designer novelty has the following features:
- Looks amazing on nails of any length;
- applicable for almost any circumstance;
- it is beautifully decorated with various inclusions, for example, rhinestones, rubbing, molding.
If we are talking about a spectacular palette, designed in light purple tones, then it can be safely addressed to ladies of all ages. This noble manicure will transform the plate and, together with the effect of “cat's eye”, will turn into a real decoration of ladies' hands.
Shades of red, burgundy, pink
In search of bold colors and their combinations, you can turn to trendy tones - red, orange, burgundy and pink. Almost every lady loves these colors, because they are feminine, passionate and “alive”.
Let's get acquainted with some features of these colors and their combinations.
- Red shades are good for fashionistas from different age groups, especially if you correctly choose the right lipstick. In this case, the shape of the nails, as well as their length, can be different. In one case or another, the red color will look very expressive and sexy. Manicure "cat's eye" in these ranges looks great in tandem with suitable accessories and expensive jewelry. Often, such decoration is completed with decorations such as liquid stones or mica.
- Manicure “cat's eye”, designed in shades of pink, will not stand out much.Very often pink paints are mixed with white or other pastel colors. Usually, such a nail design is applied to complement everyday images. However, for various events, pink manicure is suitable, which makes it universal. It is also permissible to decorate with liquid stones, beads or decorative “tears”.
- The burgundy "cat" coating on ladies' nails looks especially elegant, expensive and solid. Such a manicure is recommended to be made plain with a matte texture. In addition, elegant burgundy nails can be supplemented with various kinds of decor, for example, patterns or complex applications.
Varnishes in red, pink and red colors look expressive in a variety of combinations. Most often they are combined with white or black coatings. As a result, contrasting, but very stylish compositions and gradients come out, complemented by the shine characteristic of the “cat's eye”.
Now you should familiarize yourself with some novelties of nail design such as “cat's eye”.
- Drip. With this design on the nails, volume hemispheres are made using dots. Then they are dried under a lamp. At the same time, a layer of gel polish is not applied to the nails.
- Rhinestones. Rhinestones on a cat-eye-type manicure rarely look ridiculous or too colorful, however, many young ladies manage to spoil the design with these additions (although this is very difficult to do). With crystals, you should be careful not to overdo it. They can be laid out along the nail plate or in the form of different shapes.
- Overflows of mosaic type. Mosaic on the nails is a fresh fashion trend that attracts many fashionistas. If you have a cat-eye gel polish on hand, then this technique can be accessed without problems. However, you will additionally need a coating of a different color.
- Monograms. Incredibly elegant and rich on the nails, covered with gel-varnish "cat's eye", intricate monograms look. With this manicure, curls are applied to a dry coating with a top. I draw monograms with the same top. Then everything is dried in a lamp.
- Art painting (with a special pen) on wet gel polish. With such a painting, it will be possible to achieve an unsurpassed look of nails, from which it will be impossible to look away. Techniques for applying artistic painting are different. Typically, the decoration is applied to an un-dried surface of the nail.
Ways to create coverage
The trendy cat-eye coating can be recreated in a variety of ways. Let's get acquainted with the most famous of them. Basically, for the described design of female nails, a special magnetic gel is used, in the content of which there are metal particles. Together with him it will be necessary to stock up with a special magnet. Using this tool, it is possible to form a beautiful three-dimensional pattern on the surface of painted nails.
Gel polishes are also characterized by the fact that they are more resistant. Quality coatings can last up to 20 days. It is important to keep in mind that the “cat's eye” manicure, made using such a composition, is distinguished by the fact that it has a more plastic structure. The range of colors of gel polishes is much richer than that of simple decorative coatings. In addition, in the gel formulations there are special pigments that make manicure more attractive and effective.
The print of each magnet is individual. When making a purchase, you can find the option that suits you best. With the help of this device, it will be possible to make not only simple horizontal stripes. You can create unusual patterns with floral arrangements or abstraction.
A cat-eye type manicure is quite possible to be performed using a classic varnish with the addition of the necessary magnetic particles. Most often, fashionistas here choose bubbles with mixtures of dark shades, because they perfectly emphasize the depth and density of the color.Such a manicure looks especially impressive and expensive if it is made in green, wine, black, chestnut and gold shades. The trend of this season is the nails of cherry, plum and purple flowers.
Step-by-step nail art technique
As mentioned earlier, an interesting manicure called “cat's eye” is quite possible to execute on your own. To do this is quite simple, and time for all procedures will take quite a bit.
Let's look at how to decorate ladies' nails with a similar design.
- First, you will need to properly prepare the nail plate. Gently file and degrease the nails.
- The next step is to cover the nail with a base layer. After that, it will need to be dried in a special lamp.
- Then it will be possible to proceed to applying the gel to the nails. Immediately after this, you will need to bring a special magnet to it. At this moment, try to be as careful as possible. Do not touch the magnet with freshly painted nails. It is advisable to keep the tool at a distance of 2-3 mm.
- As soon as a special flare forms, the nails should be dried in a UV lamp.
- As for the final step with the top, here different masters have different opinions. Some are sure that it spoils the drawing, distorting it. Here the decision remains only with the fashion designer involved in nail design.
If you paint your nails with a simple varnish, then here you should not have any problems. You just need to prepare the nail plates, apply a layer of varnish, and then bring the magnet to a safe distance. As soon as the necessary pattern emerges, the varnish must be slightly dried and covered with a fixing agent.
Useful Tips
Despite the fact that the manicure in the style of “cat's eye” can look very bright and attractive, it can still be supplemented with all kinds of decorations. But do not forget that there should not be too many of them, otherwise the nails will look cheap and ridiculous. Do not be afraid to use a special gel to create such a manicure. It contains no dangerous and harmful substances. The only way it differs from gel polishes is the presence of metal dust that responds to a special magnet.
Do not bring the magnet too close to the fresh nail polish. Otherwise, you risk damaging the layer just applied. Do not neglect the preparation of marigolds for the planned design with a beautiful varnish. Otherwise, the composition may not lie so well that, of course, not the best way will affect the manicure in the end. Some experts argue that when applying a cat's eye manicure, you can use not a special, but an ordinary magnet. For example, it can be brought perpendicular to the side surface, thereby forming a unique “yin-yang” design.
To create original and stylish manicure compositions on their own, experts advise fashionistas to purchase special UV manicure works and matching varnishes with metal pollen. It will be much more convenient and easier to work with such tools. In no case do not rush, making out nails at home. Otherwise, the manicure can be hopelessly damaged, it will have to be redone.
Keep in mind that for the formation of dense and saturated light with characteristic tints, applying just one paint layer is usually enough. Masters advise turning to a dark base to create a more saturated color. As a result, you will be able to achieve a very interesting and eye-catching effect.
Before proceeding with the application of the “metallic” varnish, it is recommended that you shake the can in which it is well shaken. After that, metal inclusions “disperse” in composition as evenly as possible.
Beautiful examples
Manicure "cat's eye" looks very impressive and stylish in both everyday and solemn images.
- all nails can be decorated with a dark blue-green coating, and some plates can be decorated with droplets.
- manicure, aged in dark purple tones, diluted with monograms, rhinestones and stones on some plates will look expensive;
- strips of rhinestones laid out in the style of a moon manicure can be added to the dark green coating.
About the secrets of creating a cat-eye manicure, see the video below.