Guide to Cat Eye Gel Application

Your journey to flawless DIY Cat Eye gel manicures with Gelpolish Factory starts here!

 

What is Cat Eye Gel? 

Cat eye gel is a magnetic gel polish that creates a mesmerizing, multidimensional “cat eye” effect using a magnet. With just a swipe, it mimics the shimmer and depth of a cat’s eye or a galaxy, giving your nails a striking and sophisticated look. Perfect for adding a little magic to your manicure!

 

Before you apply gel polish products, make sure to follow these guidelines:

  • Gel polish products must not come in contact with the skin. Apply only to the nail plate.
  • Gelpolish Factory products should be cured in a 48W nail lamp.
  • Make sure all gel products are fully cured under the nail lamp. Always follow the curing times written on each product. If you are in doubt, cure longer. 

1. Prep Your Nails Before Applying

Give your hands and nails a quick clean with soap and water, dry off well, and you’re on your way!

File your nails into your desired shape.

Gently push back and clean up cuticles with a cuticle tool. Scrape away any loose or dead skin on the nail, making sure you use a gentle hand so you don’t cut yourself or damage your nail plate and cuticle.

Gently buff your nail surfaces with a buffer to remove shine and give a grit texture for your gel polish to better hold onto.

Clean off your nails with a lint-free wipe soaked in nail cleanser or acetone. 

Apply a thin layer of Gelpolish Factory Nail Prep & Prime for better adhesion and a longer-lasting result. Let the product air dry completely. It should not be cured under a nail lamp.

After prepping your nails you are ready to start applying gel to your nails. Remember to take your time with prep. It is the most important step if you want a long-lasting result. 

How to Apply Cat Eye Gel

Apply a thin, even layer of base coat, avoiding the cuticles and skin. Don’t forget to seal the free edge on the tip for a better lasting result.


TIP: If you have thin or soft nails that need extra support and strength, use builder gel as a supporting gel overlay. 

Cure under a 48W nail lamp for 120 seconds.  

Our Cat Eye Gels have a transparent pigmentation, so if you want to make the color pop more, you can add a base color under your cat eye.

 

Apply gel polish color in a thin layer. Keep it away from the cuticle and side.

 

Cure under the lamp for 120 sec.

Apply Cat Eye gel polish color in a thin layer. Keep it away from the cuticle and side.

 

Use the dual-ended magnet tool to move the glitter in the gel by hovering the tool over the wet gel.

 

You can move the glitter around as you please. The square side of the magnet attracts the particles, the round side pushes them away. 

 

If you are unhappy with the look, simply swipe the brush over the wet gel to start over again. 

When you are happy with the look, cure for 120 seconds in the lamp. 

Seal the deal with a top coat.

Cure under the lamp for 120 sec. 

Let your manicure cool down for a minute or two before applying oils or creams. 

Pamper and rehydrate your nails and cuticles with a cuticle oil. 

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