For every woman who tries to look beautiful in any situation, stylish manicured nails are of great importance. If you follow fashion and its novelties, an unusual cat-eye manicure (matte) may interest you. You can even make it yourself, the main thing is to choose the right varnish and carry out all the work carefully. Our article will help to understand this issue.
New word in nail design
Matte "cat's eye" - a manicure that appeared relatively recently. Today, this idea looks fresh and not hackneyed. Having decided on such a manicure, you can be sure that you will not see the same nails on many employees and friends. Nail art masters recommend this option to those who love everything unusual and spectacular.
Features of cat eye polish
Matte manicure in execution does not differ from glossy. But for the "cat's eye" you need a special varnish. It contains metal particles, due to which an unusual radiance effect appears, reminiscent of the semi-precious stone of the same name.
Varnishes from different manufacturers differ in composition, properties and price. But most are designed to be applied in two or more layers. Step-by-step drying and the use of a special fixer will reliably keep your matte nails. "Cat's eye" made with gel polish will last longer, at least 10 days. Regular polish is not as durable.
Application
Before you start painting, you must carry out all the required hygiene procedures. Prepare your nails by working the cuticles, edges and plates, and then carefully degrease the surface. To keep the skin around the nails clean, it is convenient to use a special protective agent. Once you've finished applying the nail polish, you'll be able to remove the dried film, and with it, the occasional drop of nail polish.
If you are using gel polish, start with the base. It also needs to be dried under a lamp, but only 3-5 minutes. Apply the first layer of cat-eye matte polish, leaving 1 mm behind the cuticle. Let it dry for at least 10 minutes, and then apply a second layer, starting from the very edge of the nail growth, “sealing” the cut. Dry under a lamp. The fixer also dries faster than varnish (the manufacturer usually indicates the required time on the package). The process should be completed by wiping the nails with a sponge soaked in diluted alcohol.
For a stronger effect in the middle of the nail, you can apply a strip 1-2 shades lighter than the main varnish. This will give the nails an even greater resemblance to a beautiful stone. By the way, matte and glossy polishes are in perfect harmony with each other.
A matte cat-eye manicure made with ordinary varnish will take less time, because it dries much faster than gel. The application technology is the same: applying the first layer, then the second, drying. If possible, use a fixative.
Suitable accessories
Remember that "cat's eye" matte is a very catchy and spectacular version of manicure. Try not to complement it with bulky accessories with large bright stones. Nails will look much better if your fingers are decorated with laconic stylish rings. Stones of expressive colors can be combined with soothing shades of manicure: gray, beige, black, milky. A combination of jewelry with a cat's eye or other stones resembling it can look unusual.
