"Cat-eye nails are painted with a special kind of magnetic polish that creates a velvety effect. What began as a simple swipe has since graduated from beauty-editor obsession to a salon staple. Typically, these manicures feature a line across each nail that resembles the colorful depths of a feline's iris. From barcode nails to ombré French tips, there have been endless iterations - probably because no other finish delivers quite the same light-catching dimension."
"On top of the magnet-made shimmer, manicurists are now using paperclips - yes, actual paperclips - to coax tiny hearts into the polish before it sets. It's not exactly beginner-friendly (one TikTok user even issued a PSA after her failed attempt), and it does require a willingness to sacrifice some office supplies. Still, the result is so charming and festive for February that you might decide it's a worthy trade."
"Take the ombré cat-eye trend and dial it up for Valentine's Day. This shimmery pink set features hazy designs at the tip - like when you fall in love and see everything through rose-colored glasses. If you're not ready to go all-in on the design, try an accent nail or two. For a (somewhat) minimalist take on the trend, opt for shorter nails and a silver polish that stays wearable well after February."
Cat-eye manicures use magnetic polish to create a velvety, light-catching finish that often features a line resembling a feline iris. The finish evolved from a beauty-editor obsession into a salon staple with many iterations, including barcode nails and ombré French tips. A recent Valentine’s Day variation uses actual paperclips to pull tiny heart shapes into the magnetized polish before it sets, producing delicate heart motifs. The technique is tricky for beginners and requires sacrificing office supplies, but yields charming, romantic results. Options range from shimmery ombré tips and pastel candy-heart palettes to minimalist silver accents and rhinestone-embellished pedicures.
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