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Cat Eye Nails
What is Cat Eye Nails?

Cat eye nails are a nail art trend that features a unique optical effect created by using magnetic nail polish. The polish contains tiny metallic particles that align when a magnet is applied, resulting in a striking cat-eye appearance that shifts with movement.

Treendly Index Treendly Forecast Google TikTok YouTube Amazon
MOM: -30.46%
How much search volume does it get?
Google searches
135K/mo
Amazon searches
9.2K/mo
TikTok views
803.2M
TikTok videos
102.4K
Who is interested in this?
Gender
Female
90%
Unspecified
9%
Male
4%
Age
18-24
42%
25-34
35%
35-44
11%
45-49
3%
50-54
3%
55-64
3%
65+
3%

Is Cat Eye Nails trending?

Yes. Cat Eye Nails growing with a month-over-month change of 3.09% over the past 5 years, with approximately 135,000 monthly searches.

This is a seasonal trend that peaks every December. The seasonal demand is forecasted to decline over the next year.


Why is Cat Eye Nails trending?

1
Unique Visual Appeal
Cat eye nails offer a distinctive and eye-catching look that stands out compared to traditional nail designs. The shifting effect of the polish creates a mesmerizing appearance that draws attention.
2
Versatile Color Options
The trend comes in a variety of colors and finishes, allowing for personalization and creativity. From bold hues to subtle shades, cat eye nails can be tailored to suit individual styles and preferences.
3
Social Media Influence
The rise of social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok has contributed to the popularity of cat eye nails. Influencers and nail artists showcase their designs, inspiring others to try this trendy look.
4
Easy Application
With the availability of magnetic nail polish, achieving the cat eye effect has become more accessible. Many brands offer user-friendly products that can be applied at home, making it a popular choice for DIY nail enthusiasts.
5
Trend Adaptability
Cat eye nails can be adapted to various nail shapes and lengths, making them suitable for a wide range of individuals. This adaptability has contributed to their growing popularity across different demographics.

Where is this trending?

Images
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Related queries
Demographics
Gender
Female
90%
Unspecified
9%
Male
4%
Age
18-24
34%
25-34
40%
35-44
16%
45-49
4%
50-54
4%
55-64
4%
65+
4%
803.2M video views
102.4K published videos
Demographics
Age
18-24
53%
25-34
33%
35+
14%
Top countries
Denmark
22%
Myanmar
12%
Vietnam
11%
South Africa
8%
Singapore
8%
Audience interests
Nail Art Other Beauty Graphic Art Beauty Oddly Satisfying
Related hashtags
#cateye #cateyes #gelpolish

What are people saying?

41 threads
AI Insights Mixed sentiment
Discussions about 'cat eye nails' are mostly focused on their aesthetic appeal and various styles, with users sharing personal experiences and creative ideas. There is a mix of admiration for the designs and some inquiries about techniques for achieving the look.
Aesthetic Appeal
Many users express admiration for the visually striking nature of cat eye nails, highlighting their unique shimmer and color variations.
Techniques and Application
Discussion includes various methods and tips for applying cat eye nail polish, with users sharing their experiences and seeking advice on the best practices.
Personal Experiences
Forum members share their personal stories related to cat eye nails, including compliments received and the confidence boost they provide.
Creative Variations
Users explore different styles and variations of cat eye nails, including color combinations and designs that can be paired with other nail art.
Product Recommendations
Recommendations for specific brands and products that work well for achieving cat eye effects are frequently mentioned, with users discussing their favorites.
Common questions
  • What is the best technique for applying cat eye nails?
  • Which brands of cat eye nail polish do you recommend?
  • How do you achieve the perfect cat eye effect?
  • Can cat eye nails be done at home or should I go to a salon?
  • What are some creative designs for cat eye nails?
Pain points
  • Difficulty in achieving the desired effect at home.
  • Limited availability of high-quality cat eye nail products.
  • Challenges with the longevity of the nail art.
  • Frustration with uneven application or shimmer.
  • Concerns about the upkeep and maintenance of cat eye nails.
forums.spacebattles.com
RE:Inheritance [HP AU]
... a sticky-looking floor and a cat asleep on the end of ... hadn't noticed. He caught Hermione's eye. She was already moving. They ... workshop with solder under his nails and sixty-seven pounds in a ...
PollyEsther · May 22, 2026
forums.spacebattles.com
RE:Drag Melody (Shade the Changing Girl / Young Justice)
... on her eyelids. Her nails are painted a neat and...the sidewalk. The last eye is reluctant to leave, so ...empty stairwell and the cat in question comes to wind ... guards the ALLPET SENIOR CAT KIBBLE jealously, "Not for you. ...the two ALLPET SENIOR CAT KIBBLEs under her arm and ...bags of ALLPET SENIOR CAT KIBBLE a little further into ... goods. "It's 'Allpet Senior Cat Kibble'." Shade dutifully recites, glad ...
itteryskay · May 21, 2026
forums.spacebattles.com
RE:Life Weaver (ASOIAF WORM-OC SI)
... laugh. "Good morning." One violet eye opened, assessing him instantly. "You... shortened, reshaping into sharp, elegant nails. A cry of awe escaped... more refined now. Her golden cat slitted eyes opened wide, glowing...
Hordac · May 21, 2026
forums.spacebattles.com
RE:A Fiery Gospel Writ in Burnished Rows of Steel; or The Great War of 1871 (Shipgirls)
... to give Britain a black eye?" "Don't be mean," 'Georgia' chided... a show of eyeing her nails. "Perhaps you will one day... Marques de Bretigny is between Cat Island and Fort Alston on... like a putrid wound, her nails tingling like they were being...
Mark-aren · May 20, 2026
forums.spacebattles.com
RE:The Trooper (Unpowered PRT Trooper!Taylor)
... pipes up, "look what the cat dragged in!" Turning towards the .... Looking up, she catches Ainsley's eye. The other woman had migrated ... Emma grabs her wrist—chewed nails pressing little crescents into Taylor's...
Ellie9000 · May 18, 2026
forums.spacebattles.com
RE:The Trooper (Unpowered PRT Trooper!Taylor)
... pipes up, "look what the cat dragged in!" Turning towards the .... Looking up, she catches Ainsley's eye. The other woman had migrated ... Emma grabs her wrist—chewed nails pressing little crescents into Taylor's...
Ellie9000 · May 18, 2026
r/shortynails
Sparkly purple cat eye for the shorties! 💜
Base: 2 coats of OPI You’re Such a BudaPest Cat Eye: 1 coat of Shein Nude Cat Eye Top Coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat (the absolute holy grail) Details: Added some tiny gold heart and triangle decals for a little extra spice. I love how multidimensional it looks when the light hits. Short nails can definitely rock a bold magnetic look! submitted by /u/debugging_life_14 to r/shortynails [link] [comments]
debugging_life_14 · May 13, 2026
r/Nails
Silver cat eye Diet Coke nails
submitted by /u/Ill-Cat-2610 to r/Nails [link] [comments]
Ill-Cat-2610 · May 8, 2026
r/Nails
How I do my cat eye and chrome nails...
I realize now that it isn't the best video because I forgot sounds and stuff, but hopefully this will help. I have to say I am an amputee, so when you see stuff falling over or the little duck face on my hand, thats how I can hold a brush or magnet. Please just be patient with me. These are Apres Stilleto tips. I used GAOY cat eye gel #2929 for the color of the nail and moved the particles around towards the center of the nail. Then cure for 60 seconds. I used Beetles topcoat that I cured for 30 seconds before adding the chrome. I used High Brightness chrome #5 from Dynamic Nail Supply. I used a 8-in-1 gel from Double Rhythm on top of the chrome. After curing that for a full minute, I then do my final topcoat (Beetles again) and cured for 1 minute. That's all there is to it! I genuinely hope this helps show how to do these because they are just so cute. If anyone has any questions or anything, I will always do my best. Thank you all for the love. ❤️ submitted by /u/TopDescription3646 to r/Nails [link] [comments]
TopDescription3646 · May 7, 2026
r/Nails
man, I gotta stop falling for cat eye
I kept getting suckered in by how cool the swatches look at my salon but every time I get them it just looks like basic glitter instead of dynamic highlight it should have. is it a problem with the polish? With my nail tech? Am I being too picky? I’m just annoyed I’m stuck with these until next month! submitted by /u/big_supernaturals to r/Nails [link] [comments]
big_supernaturals · Apr 15, 2026
r/Nails
What technique is used to achieve a glass bead cat eye? Image taken from @gelsbydina on Instagram
I want to get a glass bead effect cat eye nail. I will be trying a new salon because the ones I've been to before did not have the skill to give me what I asked for. How can I explain to a new tech the technique needed to achieve this look so I get what I want this time around? I don't want to be condescending to them. Thanks for any input. submitted by /u/Vegetable_Cicada_444 to r/Nails [link] [comments]
Vegetable_Cicada_444 · Mar 17, 2026
r/RedditLaqueristas
Case Study: a new Cat-Eye setup
I am very impatient, love magnetics, and wanted to achieve a cat eye that dispersed less over time. So I created this thing and here is how I did it. Abstract: Pros: you can do multiple fingers, speeding up the wait time and overall mani time. you can walk around and do stuff with your other hand while you wait (by pinning it between your hand and your hip) it elevates your hand while you paint You can put your thumb naturally to the side and flip the box so that your thumb is on top of a stable surface (while your other nails set with magnets!) making it easier to paint. the styrofoam doesn’t mess with the magnetic fields this took me about 30 min to make total. I was able to make it and paint 4 of my nails (shoddily, to be fair) in 1 hour! Cons: Much like other magnetic methods, putting magnets under all 4 of my fingers at once created a really dispersed cat-eye effect, so realistically My pinky, at least, doesn't really want to lay flat when my thumb is also touching the box, but that is easily remedied by application method. Methods: Supplies: Styrofoam cooler that my medications were shipped in small knife (or xacto would work) Sharpie 3 neodymium magnets (specifically these) Construction: Put my hand comfortably palming one corner of the cooler, so that my thumb was on one side and my 4 fingers were on the "top" (which would have been the bottom of the cooler, but is now the top of my device) (see fig. 1) Trace the tips of my fingers with sharpie, making a little mark at the corners of my nails, so I could remember the exact angle I would like the cat-eye to be at. (see fig. 1 and fig. 2) Use a magnet as a guide to draw a straight sharpie line connecting the two guide lines I made before, indicating where the magnet would go on my nail. Make sure that the line is the length of the magnet. (example of the straight line in fig. 3) *CAREFULLY* use the knife to cut basically a long V-shaped groove where the black lines are and pry out the material. (see fig. 4) Then press the magnet into the v-shaped groove until it is either flush-with or almost-flush-with the top of the device. You can remove more material from the groove with the knife if you can't get the magnet in deep enough in step 4.1 I also cut little finger-divots at one end of each magnet so that I can more easily pry the magnets out when I want to change their position (see fig. 5) Repeat with other hand on the opposite corner (see fig. 6 for finished product) Testing: Polish list: 1x Mooncat Getting Even Nail Primer (painted 2 nights ago) 2x Bees Knees Lacquer Ultimate Weapon 2x Mooncat Speed Demon QDTC Application: With magnets under 4 fingers, paint 1 thin coat BKL Ultimate Weapon, starting with pointer and moving to pinky, keeping fingers on their marks the whole time (See fig. 7) *without waiting* repeat step 1 with thick coat of BKL Wait for approx. 5 minutes, excitedly posting to reddit and taking pics, realize that the effect is a bit diffuse... Apply 1 med coat of QDTC on just the pointer and ring fingers, removing the magnets from the other slots (see fig. 8) Wait 4 minutes Apply 1 med coat of QDTC on just the middle and pinky fingers Walk around with the device pinned to your hip, fingers on their marks, excitedly thinking to yourself about how reddit can be used for really cool things and that we can work together to improve and maybe this subreddit can be a little example of humanity using technology for goodness and joy and science and art! *undetermined amount of time passes* Apply another thick coat of QDTC because Ultimate Weapon seems to need a glitter grabber, repeating steps 4-7 Results: It worked! It cut down my wait time, I got a nice strong cat-eye, and was able to let it dry for longer in contact with the magnets (which I'm hoping will lead to less spread as the days go by). As mentioned above, 4 magnets at once created a diffuse effect, but I was able to rectify this in the QDTC steps using magnets under every-other finger. (see cover pic for final results) Discussion: I suggest using the magnets in two batches: Thumb, Pointer, Ring and Middle, Pinky. This makes sure your pinky lies flat and it also solves the diffusion problem caused by interfering magnetic fields. Ultimate Weapon is not a great choice to showcase cat-eye effect, and so further research should be done with a more dramatic magnetic to show the real effectiveness of the device In addition, I used my non-dominant hand for painting, so the application is atrocious. In further studies I would like to try on both hands and time it to see how much time it could really save us. Expansions for other magnetizing methods could be useful as well. *Edited because for some reason Reddit got rid of lots of steps?* submitted by /u/Additional_Pen_ to r/RedditLaqueristas [link] [comments]
Additional_Pen_ · Mar 5, 2026
All threads (41)
Thread Source Author Date
RE:Inheritance [HP AU]
... a sticky-looking floor and a cat asleep on the end of ... hadn't noticed. He caught Hermione's eye. She was already moving. They ... workshop with solder under his nails and sixty-seven pounds in a ...
forums.spacebattles.com PollyEsther May 22, 2026
RE:Drag Melody (Shade the Changing Girl / Young Justice)
... on her eyelids. Her nails are painted a neat and...the sidewalk. The last eye is reluctant to leave, so ...empty stairwell and the cat in question comes to wind ... guards the ALLPET SENIOR CAT KIBBLE jealously, "Not for you. ...the two ALLPET SENIOR CAT KIBBLEs under her arm and ...bags of ALLPET SENIOR CAT KIBBLE a little further into ... goods. "It's 'Allpet Senior Cat Kibble'." Shade dutifully recites, glad ...
forums.spacebattles.com itteryskay May 21, 2026
RE:Life Weaver (ASOIAF WORM-OC SI)
... laugh. "Good morning." One violet eye opened, assessing him instantly. "You... shortened, reshaping into sharp, elegant nails. A cry of awe escaped... more refined now. Her golden cat slitted eyes opened wide, glowing...
forums.spacebattles.com Hordac May 21, 2026
RE:A Fiery Gospel Writ in Burnished Rows of Steel; or The Great War of 1871 (Shipgirls)
... to give Britain a black eye?" "Don't be mean," 'Georgia' chided... a show of eyeing her nails. "Perhaps you will one day... Marques de Bretigny is between Cat Island and Fort Alston on... like a putrid wound, her nails tingling like they were being...
forums.spacebattles.com Mark-aren May 20, 2026
RE:The Trooper (Unpowered PRT Trooper!Taylor)
... pipes up, "look what the cat dragged in!" Turning towards the .... Looking up, she catches Ainsley's eye. The other woman had migrated ... Emma grabs her wrist—chewed nails pressing little crescents into Taylor's...
forums.spacebattles.com Ellie9000 May 18, 2026
RE:The Trooper (Unpowered PRT Trooper!Taylor)
... pipes up, "look what the cat dragged in!" Turning towards the .... Looking up, she catches Ainsley's eye. The other woman had migrated ... Emma grabs her wrist—chewed nails pressing little crescents into Taylor's...
forums.spacebattles.com Ellie9000 May 18, 2026
RE:WTF Picture of the Day
... and a gleam in my eye. Cat must have got her tongue. ... 10d framing nail as “8D NAils” image1205×904 281 KB And ... the fact that the wrong nails were used with the 19/...
forum.nachi.org sfetty May 17, 2026
RE:When in doubt FIREBALL! (Worm/Final Fantasy)
... in the blink of an eye, faster than she'd expected, and... both armpits like an unruly cat. The sheer indignity of being...: Amelia_Laverre." Queen grinned like the cat that got the canary as ... her hands clench until her nails drew blood. And the mere... of the television like a cat... Or a particularly decadent Roman ...
forums.spacebattles.com Wolfund May 16, 2026
RE:zenith of stars (Jujutsu Kaisen OC, Mystic Eyes of Death Perception)
... they could turn a blind eye to. "I am unclear on... I can to keep an eye out as well," Shiki says... knew we should've clipped her nails yesterday–" "I'm fine." Undoubtedly, there ... the opinion that this aggravating cat has better instincts than some ... about it. "What did the cat do?" Megumi's voice floats over ... fooling anyone here. Including the cat, which happily twines itself around ...
forums.spacebattles.com Y May 16, 2026
RE:Rebecca Tortured (Tickling Commission)
...bed, stretching like a cat. “Too bad. First come,..., something caught her eye. Rebecca had kicked her ... and laughed. “What, cat got your tongue? Or are...focused there, scribbling her nails gently across all five white-painted...— and began scribbling her nails rapidly underneath them, slipping ... both sets of nails to flutter rapidly across the...I can still feel your nails everywhere.” A long, heavy ...
www.ticklingforum.com GiggleTales May 15, 2026
RE:(Worm)Carnevale
... inside of his cheek. His nails were too cleanly filed down... Tammi Ryyker is tough as nails. Last time I saw her... Mudshark? What was her name, Cat? Catelyn? Candy?" Kaiser nearly choked... him. Hiram stared back, held eye contact for a solid...six...
forums.spacebattles.com MasterDuplicator May 14, 2026
RE:(Worm)Carnevale
... inside of his cheek. His nails were too cleanly filed down... Tammi Ryyker is tough as nails. Last time I saw her... Mudshark? What was her name, Cat? Catelyn? Candy?" Kaiser nearly choked... him. Hiram stared back, held eye contact for a solid...six...
forums.spacebattles.com MasterDuplicator May 14, 2026
RE:The Reason A Heart Beats (Frieren Demon SI One Shot)
... in a blink of an eye. One moment, the Hero party... being cut open by those nails, those horns, even those feet... in a blink of an eye. She materialized the swords to..., missing his hand and an eye, barely conscious at this point... it was just a copy cat of some sorts." "Next time... with his face bloodied, one eye closed from the bruises he...
forums.spacebattles.com ObsidianNoir May 14, 2026
1980s
... Radiance> • 65 Bobby Caldwell - <Cat in the Hat> • 66 Daryl... & Barnes - <An Eye for an Eye> • 59 Bobby Womack -... The Alan Parsons Project - <Eye In The Sky> • 35 Venom... <The Message> • 55 Survivor - <Eye Of The Tiger> • 56 Talk... Nation 1814> • 16 Nine Inch Nails - <Pretty Hate Machine> • 17...
gall.dcinside.com ㅇㅇ May 13, 2026
RE:Black Knight Seeks Quiet Life [East Meets West Fantasy]
... a little discolouration around his eye, and thin scars that had... mind when you hammer the nails." And, bit by bit, they... trust Yun to keep an eye on them), and so I... need to create a scrying eye. Some time had passed since... like he was keeping an eye the trio, like a foreman... luminous, slitted eyes. "Nyooooo," the cat drawled. I stared at him ...
forums.spacebattles.com Shocker May 11, 2026
RE:Black Knight Seeks Quiet Life [East Meets West Fantasy]
... a little discolouration around his eye, and thin scars that had... mind when you hammer the nails." And, bit by bit, they... trust Yun to keep an eye on them), and so I... need to create a scrying eye. Some time had passed since... like he was keeping an eye the trio, like a foreman... luminous, slitted eyes. "Nyooooo," the cat drawled. I stared at him ...
forums.spacebattles.com Shocker May 11, 2026
RE:A Practical Guide to Evil feats thread
...forget," Hierophant said, "that the nails are part of Sve Noc. .... Masego looked at me, eye glimmering gold. "Oh yes," he ... the bat of an eye. I rolled my shoulder. "Well, ... currents. There was an eye to the storm, a place ... own sigil, maintain the eye of calm, but that was ...been pretty firm about that. Cat thinks Hierophant and Akua could ...in the mage tongue, Summer-lit eye sweeping over our forms from ...
forums.spacebattles.com Strigoi Grey May 11, 2026
RE:One Less Human [Warhammer 40k]
..., singing along and keeping an eye out for a particularly large... bit in common with a cat and a bit in common... profession. While Pete kept an eye on the grox, she slung... and arms clean shaven and nails cut painfully short. Butchery was ...
forums.spacebattles.com kvt May 11, 2026
RE:Dia Odyssea
... now, but you keep an eye on him. He walks through... to hurt. "I stress-eat my nails!" Her voice echoed through the ... salamander no larger than a cat. Its little ember eyes blinked ... his eyepatch a glowing green eye shone bright "Come on Nemesis ...
forums.spacebattles.com Eight-Night May 11, 2026
Sparkly purple cat eye for the shorties! 💜
Base: 2 coats of OPI You’re Such a BudaPest Cat Eye: 1 coat of Shein Nude Cat Eye Top Coat: Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat (the absolute holy grail) Details: Added some tiny gold heart and triangle decals for a little extra spice. I love how multidimensional it looks when the light hits. Short nails can definitely rock a bold magnetic look! submitted by /u/debugging_life_14 to r/shortynails [link] [comments]
reddit.com debugging_life_14 May 13, 2026
Silver cat eye Diet Coke nails
submitted by /u/Ill-Cat-2610 to r/Nails [link] [comments]
reddit.com Ill-Cat-2610 May 8, 2026
How I do my cat eye and chrome nails...
I realize now that it isn't the best video because I forgot sounds and stuff, but hopefully this will help. I have to say I am an amputee, so when you see stuff falling over or the little duck face on my hand, thats how I can hold a brush or magnet. Please just be patient with me. These are Apres Stilleto tips. I used GAOY cat eye gel #2929 for the color of the nail and moved the particles around towards the center of the nail. Then cure for 60 seconds. I used Beetles topcoat that I cured for 30 seconds before adding the chrome. I used High Brightness chrome #5 from Dynamic Nail Supply. I used a 8-in-1 gel from Double Rhythm on top of the chrome. After curing that for a full minute, I then do my final topcoat (Beetles again) and cured for 1 minute. That's all there is to it! I genuinely hope this helps show how to do these because they are just so cute. If anyone has any questions or anything, I will always do my best. Thank you all for the love. ❤️ submitted by /u/TopDescription3646 to r/Nails [link] [comments]
reddit.com TopDescription3646 May 7, 2026
man, I gotta stop falling for cat eye
I kept getting suckered in by how cool the swatches look at my salon but every time I get them it just looks like basic glitter instead of dynamic highlight it should have. is it a problem with the polish? With my nail tech? Am I being too picky? I’m just annoyed I’m stuck with these until next month! submitted by /u/big_supernaturals to r/Nails [link] [comments]
reddit.com big_supernaturals Apr 15, 2026
What technique is used to achieve a glass bead cat eye? Image taken from @gelsbydina on Instagram
I want to get a glass bead effect cat eye nail. I will be trying a new salon because the ones I've been to before did not have the skill to give me what I asked for. How can I explain to a new tech the technique needed to achieve this look so I get what I want this time around? I don't want to be condescending to them. Thanks for any input. submitted by /u/Vegetable_Cicada_444 to r/Nails [link] [comments]
reddit.com Vegetable_Cicada_444 Mar 17, 2026
Case Study: a new Cat-Eye setup
I am very impatient, love magnetics, and wanted to achieve a cat eye that dispersed less over time. So I created this thing and here is how I did it. Abstract: Pros: you can do multiple fingers, speeding up the wait time and overall mani time. you can walk around and do stuff with your other hand while you wait (by pinning it between your hand and your hip) it elevates your hand while you paint You can put your thumb naturally to the side and flip the box so that your thumb is on top of a stable surface (while your other nails set with magnets!) making it easier to paint. the styrofoam doesn’t mess with the magnetic fields this took me about 30 min to make total. I was able to make it and paint 4 of my nails (shoddily, to be fair) in 1 hour! Cons: Much like other magnetic methods, putting magnets under all 4 of my fingers at once created a really dispersed cat-eye effect, so realistically My pinky, at least, doesn't really want to lay flat when my thumb is also touching the box, but that is easily remedied by application method. Methods: Supplies: Styrofoam cooler that my medications were shipped in small knife (or xacto would work) Sharpie 3 neodymium magnets (specifically these) Construction: Put my hand comfortably palming one corner of the cooler, so that my thumb was on one side and my 4 fingers were on the "top" (which would have been the bottom of the cooler, but is now the top of my device) (see fig. 1) Trace the tips of my fingers with sharpie, making a little mark at the corners of my nails, so I could remember the exact angle I would like the cat-eye to be at. (see fig. 1 and fig. 2) Use a magnet as a guide to draw a straight sharpie line connecting the two guide lines I made before, indicating where the magnet would go on my nail. Make sure that the line is the length of the magnet. (example of the straight line in fig. 3) *CAREFULLY* use the knife to cut basically a long V-shaped groove where the black lines are and pry out the material. (see fig. 4) Then press the magnet into the v-shaped groove until it is either flush-with or almost-flush-with the top of the device. You can remove more material from the groove with the knife if you can't get the magnet in deep enough in step 4.1 I also cut little finger-divots at one end of each magnet so that I can more easily pry the magnets out when I want to change their position (see fig. 5) Repeat with other hand on the opposite corner (see fig. 6 for finished product) Testing: Polish list: 1x Mooncat Getting Even Nail Primer (painted 2 nights ago) 2x Bees Knees Lacquer Ultimate Weapon 2x Mooncat Speed Demon QDTC Application: With magnets under 4 fingers, paint 1 thin coat BKL Ultimate Weapon, starting with pointer and moving to pinky, keeping fingers on their marks the whole time (See fig. 7) *without waiting* repeat step 1 with thick coat of BKL Wait for approx. 5 minutes, excitedly posting to reddit and taking pics, realize that the effect is a bit diffuse... Apply 1 med coat of QDTC on just the pointer and ring fingers, removing the magnets from the other slots (see fig. 8) Wait 4 minutes Apply 1 med coat of QDTC on just the middle and pinky fingers Walk around with the device pinned to your hip, fingers on their marks, excitedly thinking to yourself about how reddit can be used for really cool things and that we can work together to improve and maybe this subreddit can be a little example of humanity using technology for goodness and joy and science and art! *undetermined amount of time passes* Apply another thick coat of QDTC because Ultimate Weapon seems to need a glitter grabber, repeating steps 4-7 Results: It worked! It cut down my wait time, I got a nice strong cat-eye, and was able to let it dry for longer in contact with the magnets (which I'm hoping will lead to less spread as the days go by). As mentioned above, 4 magnets at once created a diffuse effect, but I was able to rectify this in the QDTC steps using magnets under every-other finger. (see cover pic for final results) Discussion: I suggest using the magnets in two batches: Thumb, Pointer, Ring and Middle, Pinky. This makes sure your pinky lies flat and it also solves the diffusion problem caused by interfering magnetic fields. Ultimate Weapon is not a great choice to showcase cat-eye effect, and so further research should be done with a more dramatic magnetic to show the real effectiveness of the device In addition, I used my non-dominant hand for painting, so the application is atrocious. In further studies I would like to try on both hands and time it to see how much time it could really save us. Expansions for other magnetizing methods could be useful as well. *Edited because for some reason Reddit got rid of lots of steps?* submitted by /u/Additional_Pen_ to r/RedditLaqueristas [link] [comments]
reddit.com Additional_Pen_ Mar 5, 2026
Recently posted on r/Nails, these pictures look overly glossy and polished, along with the matching of the nails to the cats eyes too perfect (color and alignment)
submitted by /u/ansyhrrian to r/isthisAI [link] [comments]
reddit.com ansyhrrian Mar 4, 2026
Got charged for cat eye gel nails, but I feel like this is just regular sparkle? Opinions?
Note: 12-day old nails. submitted by /u/silvergraffiti to r/Nails [link] [comments]
reddit.com silvergraffiti Jan 26, 2026
Cat Eye Nails 💖
Just wanted to share my new set with my fellow sparkly fans. submitted by /u/_thatkitten to r/sparklyisacolor [link] [comments]
reddit.com _thatkitten Jan 26, 2026
Cat eye nails and MRIs
I was getting and MRI yesterday and saw this posted. I was happy I hadn't put on my cat eye press ons!! They apparently warm up or get hot on your fingers due to the magnetic properties!! submitted by /u/Zuzuspetals131 to r/Nails [link] [comments]
reddit.com Zuzuspetals131 Oct 13, 2025
Halloween cat eye nails!
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reddit.com ladynerd914 Oct 2, 2025
Is this what cat eye nails are supposed to look like?
Hi everyone, I usually get gel manicures but this was my first time trying cat eye, and also my first time trying this specific nail salon. On the sample nail it looked grey, but on me it turned out more brown (which I don’t mind). What I’m unsure about is the effect itself. The line is sitting right at the top of the nail, and to me it almost looks like my nails are dirty or like an unfinished French tip. I thought cat eye polish was supposed to look more dimensional or shift across the nail? But mine just looks like a stripe. Is this what cat eye normally looks like, or does it seem like something went wrong in the application? Trying to figure out if this look just isn’t for me or if I should give it another try at a different salon. submitted by /u/honeymustard92 to r/Nails [link] [comments]
reddit.com honeymustard92 Sep 7, 2025
glassy cat eye nails 🙂‍↕️
my best friend/nail tech just had these incredible cateye colours arrive today… I had to abandon my original idea and basically swatch these on my nails. I cannot stop staring at them 😍 submitted by /u/garrass to r/Nails [link] [comments]
reddit.com garrass Aug 30, 2025
Cat eye nail polish under a microscope
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reddit.com julesd26 Aug 12, 2025
Obsessed with this cat eye set 😍
I told my nail tech I wanted cat eye but still wanted my nails to show through the polish. She killed it. submitted by /u/Pottheadpotato to r/Nails [link] [comments]
reddit.com Pottheadpotato Aug 11, 2025
The new 5 star is a purification outfit the giant tail the cat ear the homophobic eyes the nails oh god I am pulling hard 🥰
Timeless melody is about to take some rest it seems I want that new outfit right now 🫣🫣🫣🫣🫣🫣 submitted by /u/ShokaLGBT to r/InfinityNikki [link] [comments]
reddit.com ShokaLGBT Jul 25, 2025
Hello! Here's the cat-eye tutorial I promised. I hope you like it. 🥰
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reddit.com ivo_s02 Jul 9, 2025
What do you think about cat eyes nails?
I've been obsessed with these but my friend said those look weird. What do you think? submitted by /u/ThyDidWhatNow to r/beauty [link] [comments]
reddit.com ThyDidWhatNow Jun 15, 2025
Did cat eye for the first time and kind of hate them
I don't know if I am just not used to cat eye (I usually do french tips) or this colour just doesn't suit me, they kind of look dirty to me 😭. It may be the shape too idk. I usually get almond and this is more round, so I feel like my fingers look fat. I kind of want to go back and just say, can you put french tips over top just so I can feel like myself 🥲 submitted by /u/TheCutieKitten to r/Nails [link] [comments]
reddit.com TheCutieKitten May 15, 2025
do cat eye nails actually look good irl or is it mostly on camera?
basically i have had a real hard time finding nail shops that do legit cats eye nails and not just glittery nail polish. i found an indie artist but it’s going to be more expensive, just wondering if they actually look as 3D and special irl as they do in photos? submitted by /u/Ornery-Influence1547 to r/beauty [link] [comments]
reddit.com Ornery-Influence1547 Jan 8, 2025
Vampy Red Cat eye nails
Did a set of black/red vampy cat eye nails and can't get enough of them. Please be kind. I know that my hands and fingers are chubby. I am working on it. submitted by /u/Dry_Curve_7 to r/Nails [link] [comments]
reddit.com Dry_Curve_7 Sep 13, 2024
Does anyone know what this effect is called & how it is created with cat eye gel?
I found a Korean nail artist who does this effect a lot - like a jelly looking water drop, I know it’s using cat eye polish and is it just using the magnet around the edges to create “depth” giving it that look? Is it special polished besides cat eye? Does this technique have a name so I can look at other examples? I discovered in my searches “velvet cat eye” where instead of holding the magnet and creating a line, you wave the magnet all over and it gives a “crushed velvet” effect which is nice. But I am specifically wanting this water drip affect the next time I ever go and get my nails done at a salon. A friend is planning on taking me. Thank you all in advance! submitted by /u/Hamburgo to r/RedditLaqueristas [link] [comments]
reddit.com Hamburgo Jan 20, 2024

Where in the world is this trending?

"Cat Eye Nails" originated in Poland and spread to 8 countries over ~39 months.

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Poland Sep 2021 · paznokcie kocie oko
~27 months later
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United States Dec 2023
~36 months later
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Canada Sep 2024
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United Kingdom Oct 2024
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Mexico Nov 2024 · uñas ojo de gato
~38 months later
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Argentina Nov 2024 · uñas ojo de gato
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Australia Dec 2024
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Spain Dec 2024 · uñas ojo de gato
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Colombia Dec 2024 · uñas ojo de gato