29 Cat Eye Nail Ideas To Try

Here are some of the best cat eye nail ideas and designs to try when you want to do your own nails.

Cat eye nails are stunning and the way the light catches them in a perfect way make them a must try DIY manicure for any outfit or occasion.

There are many ways to achieve a cat eye design. The secret to making cat eye nails is with a magnetic formulated gel polish and a magnet.

The magnetic specs in the polish will move the polish towards the magnet, transforming the design into an actual cat’s eye, or to make a cat eye look that’s inspired by a cat eye but not exactly round. Here are some gorgeous cat eye nail designs and ideas.

What is cat eye nail polish?

Cat eye nail polish is a gel polish or regular nail polish that has magnetic pigments dispersed within the polish. A magnet is then used to move the polish around. Using different sized magnets will give you different designs like circles, lines or wavy details. When the light hits the polish, you will see a unique 3D effect.

Let’s go through this list together to find some amazing designs!

Cat eye nail art ideas

1. Milky road cat eye nails

Nothing makes nails look more romantic than a well-executed manicure. This cat eye nail design looks just like the milky way.

2. Treasure box cat eye nails

Show up to your next special occasion with nails that will be sure to draw attention. The cat eye nails in this set provide a look that is both totally dramatic and totally romantic.

3. Gemstone Party cat eye

So many looks in one gel pack. A cat eye look with different colors on each nail for when you want a little fun. When the polish catches the light, it looks like little gems on your nails.

4. Cosmic Cat Eye Nails

Featuring magnetic glitter and reflective hues, these nails provide a long-lasting manicure experience with an array of colors perfect for creating stunning works of art.

5. Crystal Cat Eye Nails

Show off at your summer wedding with these unique nail art ideas to keep up with the latest trends. In a lighter cat eye shade, these nails offer a bespoke way to express your personal style.

6. Sparkle Cat Eye Nails

Here are some sparkly cat eye nails that you can dress up or down. Pink and maroon nails are always a popular choice for DIY manicures ideas for fall. They are a bit softer and muted than a bright pink. The tiny shifting flakes add the perfect amount of reflectiveness to these nails. 

7. Cat Eye Nail Polish Set

Create your own set of cat eye nails with this set of chameleon magnetic gel colors that includes the magnet. Their colors are formulated from natural resin to give an ultra shiny look. You can even try to make zebra nail art ideas with this set.

Pro tip for cat eye manicures

Simplistic nail designs just go with everything and light colored manicures seem to last just a little bit longer than darker colors.

8. Light Pink Cat Eye Nails

The pink and silvery colors in this press on nail set are a shimmering style that complements almost any outfit, especially during the winter months. The pearl highlights look absolutely incredible. These cat eye nails shimmer in the most perfect way.

9. Magnetic Green Cat Eye Nails

Cirque Colors has a very nice green shade of regular nail polish that does not require a cure lamp. This makes it super easy to get a green cat eye nail effect without using gel polish. This color would also look fantastic for a September nail art idea.

10. Paradox cat eye nails

11. Press On Cat Eye Nails

A set of press on cat eye nails are great to have on hand for those times when you need a super quick manicure. This shop on Etsy has every shape of nail to choose from too, so you can pick out an extra long coffin nail or a short stiletto design.

“I create all nail designs by hand and use the latest trending techniques to create designs of your dreams.”

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12. Gold And Brown Cat Eye Nails

This is how it’s done! These dark and warm shades show off a trendsetting style. A modern cat eye design with a flair for color. The gold light catching specs show a sophisticated style that is complemented by the brown shifting colors.

13. Rainbow Cat Eye Nails

Capture the rainbow and add some magic to nails with this beautiful magnetic nail art idea. Coat nails with a base color, then hold the magnetic stick over nails for nails to become instantly adorned with unique 3D cat eye nails.

This can be used as an inspiring tool for nail art ideas because its iridescent finish and glitter effects create a mesmerizing finish that is perfect for your nails. 

14. Pink Cat Eye Look

Here’s a video using the pink cat eye polish from SugarFieldDIY. This is a fantastic way to use the pink cat eye nail polish.

15. Glazed Donut Cat Eye Nails

An elegant design with silvery accents will add a touch of classic beauty to your look. The light multichromatic gel polish takes on a sparkle and shine that’s whimsical & fun.

16. Galaxy Cat Eye Nails

Follow this nail artist for the most amazing cat eye nails that are created with multi-dimensional gel polish. 

When the light hits these galaxy nails, it creates shimmering effects that are out of this world.

17. Magnetic Cat Eye Nails

An amazing effect that glows in all the right ways. Sometimes it’s very hard to get a picture of how eye catching cat eye nails look in the light. This nail shop captured the effect perfectly!

18. Blue Cat Eye Nails

One of the reasons why nail art designers fall in love with cat eye nails is because this effect looks great on long and short nails. You can get this glammed up effect even on extra short nails, it looks fabulous on all shapes too.

19. Dark Red Cat Eye Nails

Golden Thirty nails is one of the top sellers for out of this world cat eyes. We would have to agree! Using a deep red with black, this nail artist achieved a look that is perfect for a night out on the town or a black tie party.

20. Deep Green Cat Eye Nails

The green against the black background makes this cat eye design look like it has a world of its own.

The way that the magnet moved the shimmering highlights around the nail is simply gorgeous.

21. French Tip Cat Eye Nails

You can surely find some neat little shops on Etsy! And this shop carries some handmade cat eye nail sets. Perfect for a gift idea for that nail artist in your life. Who wouldn’t want try these fantastic nails?

22. Borealis Gel Cat Eyes

Borealis cat eye nails never looked so good! This shop creates stunning nail art designs. Since they are always fully stocked, you can get lost in their listings. Every single set is fantastic and absolutely gorgeous.

23. Beetles Cat Eye

A gorgeous multi-dimensional cat eye look with magnetic multichrome gel polish.

This look is absolutely stunning the way the teal polish color and other colors stands out in the galaxy themed set of nails.

24. Pink Roses Cat Eye Nails

A gorgeous pink & black color changing cat eye nail with a stamped rose.

25. Extra long Cat Eye Nails

Extra long nails catch the light beautifully. These cat eye polishes with glitter nails will give you endless looks.

26. Sultry Purple Cat Eye Nails

These are some of the most stunning cat eye nails out there. Look how the gorgeous purple adds exquisite detail.

A truly inspirational look that’s unique and puts you right in the mood for everything cat’s eye!

27. Animal Patterned Cat Eye Nails

Reflective speckles paired with playful light catching fragments add dimension to these bold nails.

To get this look start off with a dark brown gel nail polish base. Then add the cat eye gel polish using a fineliner nail brush, create the pattern.

28. Chameleon Nails

Nails that resemble a chameleon manicure with a modern cat eye design. The possibilities are endless with this product. This professionally designed nail art polish is ideal for all manicures, giving you access to countless ideas.

Add on some waterslide stickers or embellishments for extra.

29. Born Pretty Topper

By adding on a cat eye topper, you can create so many looks to your nail art with just one bottle. This will create a rainbow effect on your nails that will enhance the base coat color.

Thank you for taking the time to explore these captivating cat eye nail ideas with us.

Whether you’re a feline enthusiast or simply appreciate the allure of unique nail art, we hope these suggestions have inspired your next manicure adventure.

Let your creativity shine as brightly as a cat’s eyes, and may your nails be a purr-fect reflection of your personal style. Happy pampering! 🐾💅