Step 1 — Paint the Base of Your Nails: First, you'll want to give yourself a basic manicure (cut, file, and buff your nails into the desired shape). To make the manicure look even more feline, you can ...

A cat eye, or velvet, manicure. Cat-eye nails are an ethereal feast for the eyes, supplying a mesmerizing effect thanks to their dynamic shimmer. "They're known as cat-eye nails because the cool ...

There's nothing like trying out a new (or ongoing) manicure trend to instantly refresh your look—and right now, cat eye nails are taking center stage. The technique is characterized by a subtle ...

Adele always looks flawless. The soft blend of her face makeup is the perfect complement to her bold lips, and her dramatic winged eyeliner has pretty much become iconic. But she didn't get there ...

Sparkly nail polish styles can sometimes feel too whimsical to wear out in public. Thankfully, the cat eye manicure is an updated, adult version of those sparkly tips, and has grown exponentially in ...

Some trending nail designs come and go, while others take on a life of its own (glazed donut nails, anyone?). The latest trend to join the latter? Cat-eye nails. Named after its cat-eye metallic ...

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