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Cat Eye Nails

Cat eye is a magnetic shimmer finish that goes on top of gel. At $20 it covers all ten nails and is added to a gel manicure or a gel, dip, solar or acrylic set. It is never booked on its own, so your total is the service you choose plus the add-on.

From $20· 1 option

Goes overGel manicure · Builder gel · Gel-X · Dip powder · Solar and acrylic

  • Red and black cat eye nails on almond shaped nails, each nail showing a bright band of light across the color.
  • Deep red cat eye gel nails with a shifting metallic shimmer, photographed against red satin.
  • Dark green cat eye nails with a glowing shimmer, finished with white line art bows and swirls.

Colors

Display board of 36 jelly cat eye gel colors, each shown twice at different angles, in gold and nude, green and teal, blue and purple, and pink, red, brown and black.
A jelly cat eye color board. Each of the 36 colors is shown twice so you can see the band of light move as the angle changes. Julie carries hundreds of colors, and if you want a specific one she will custom match it or get it for you. Tap the board to open it full size.

Industry examples

  • Long almond nails in pink aurora cat eye gel, each nail showing a soft white glowing arc of light, on a hand resting on sheer white fabric.
  • Long almond nails in glittering bronze cat eye gel, each nail with a warm band of copper light and fine gold sparkle, on a hand wearing silver rings.
  • Long almond nails in midnight blue galaxy cat eye gel, each nail with a bright blue band of light and fine sparkle, on a hand resting against a cream knit sleeve.

Illustrations of the cat eye effect, not our client work. Our own photos are above.

Options & pricing

  • Chrome/Cat Eye

    $20

Prices are starting prices. Length, shape and design work may add to the total; your technician confirms before starting.

Good to know

Is cat eye a service on its own?
No. It is an add-on. It goes on top of a gel manicure or a gel, dip, solar or acrylic set, and it is priced on top of that service. A client who books cat eye expecting a full set for $20 would be surprised, so we say it plainly here and when you book.
What will it cost in total?
Your total is the service plus the $20 add-on, which covers all ten nails. A Basic Manicure with gel is $38, so with cat eye it comes to $58. If you want a full set, the set is priced separately and cat eye goes over it. The menu lists this add-on as Chrome/Cat Eye.
How much longer does it take?
Allow 15 to 30 extra minutes, depending on how intricate the design is. Tell us you want cat eye when you book so that time is set aside.
What does cat eye go over?
A gel manicure, builder gel, Gel-X, dip powder, or a solar or acrylic set. All of them can take it.
How does it work?
Cat eye uses a magnetic gel. After it is painted on and before it is cured under the lamp, a magnet is held over the nail to pull the particles into a band of light that seems to move as your hand does. Curing locks the pattern in place.
Can I choose my color?
Yes. Julie carries hundreds of colors. If you want a specific one she will custom match it, and if she cannot match it she will get it for you.
How long does it last?
It wears like the gel underneath it, typically two to three weeks depending on nail growth and daily activities.
Can I bring a photo?
Please do. Matching a picture is easier than matching a description, and it lets your technician tell you honestly before starting how the look will work on your nail shape and length.
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