The Cat Eye Effect – The Science behind the Magic
1. Classic Single-Beam Emerald Green
The classic cat eye shape, featuring one pure beam of light diagonally across a thick emerald green gel base is still one of the most elegantly beautiful nail looks in the world. The emerald color is naturally a good fit with the cat eye effect since the bright, shifting beam is contrasted so nicely by the deep jewel-like color.
2. Aurora Multi-Beam Chrome
The Aurora cat eye nails employ a unique multi-beam magnet to emit multiple overlapping beams of light at once, which run across the surface of the nail, as well as a light changing gel that also changes color, usually in a range of pinks, purples, teals and golds, depending on the angle of light. The outcome is a whole new “nail” that’s truly magical when it comes to an aurora borealis.
3. Deep Burgundy Velvet Cat Eye
Velvet cat eye is a fusion of two of the most tactile and rich in visual effects of the modern nail art. A magnetic particle effect is achieved by the cat eye which results in a shifting beam, and the velvet flock powder is applied over the topcoat to provide a three dimensional, nap-like surface for the nail.
4. Midnight Blue Double-Line Cat Eye
These two beams of light are produced in parallel lines in the gel surface, not one, producing a more complex “gem-like” look, which appears more expensive and more technically impressive than the single-line standard. The double line pattern adds a sapphire effect to the deep midnight blue base, which is nothing short of spectacular.
5. Black Cat Eye with Gold Spiral
A black gel base is placed over a circular or spiral magnet which causes a swirling, vortex-like pattern of gold tinted magnetic particles to form that appears as though liquid metal is caught in a vortex. The black base is absolutely dark and the gold spiral is really bright, so that’s an amazing contrast.
6. Dark Green & Yellow Iris
