Cat Eye Nails Are the Hypnotic Nail Trend Taking Over 2025

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come and go, while others take on a life of its own (, anyone?) The latest trend to join the latter? Cat eye nails.Named after its cat eye metallic effect, this design is achieved by using a magnet on .

Unlike most nail art, it doesn't necessarily require a steady hand or a ton of artistic ability, so it's doable as an . Still, it has the appearance of an intricate design that took hours to create.For more details on how to get the look, we spoke to founder and Nashville-based nail artist .

See below for all of the inspo you need for your next cat eye manicure.This content can also be viewed on the site it from.Cat eye nails–sometimes referred to as –are created using a gel polish with metal particles.

The magic happens when a magnet is used to shift the metal around in the polish, creating a shimmer effect.“It mimics the magnetic field and pushes the metal particles, which gives it the famous cat eye look,” explains Apple.