Cat eye nail manicure has always been very popular.

because it's simple and beautiful! It is called "cat's eye manicure" because it looks like a cat's eye.

Here is the tutorial for cat eye nail manicure

Preparation  

Trim the nail shape with a trimmer, followed by lightly sanding the nail surface with a sponge thumb and sweeping up the dust from the sanding with a dust brush.

Apply cat eye gel.

Apply cat eye gel, Please note that the cat eye gel does not need to be applied too thickly, and only one layer is needed.And, you need to start modeling immediately after applying the cat eye gel. Do not cure it before modeling

Modeling

when using magnet, you can use one or two pieces, the combination of two pieces will show different effects;

We have gathered for you 8 common looks of cat eye nail manicure.

What's Nail Extension?

Nail extensions are basically false nails. This is a fashionable accessory worn on the nails. 

Even if your nails are short, you can do nail extensions because the nail extensions maybe longer. 

For those with shorter nails, nail extensions can help you get longer nails instead of actually letting them grow out. 

These extensions come in several shapes and sizes. However, in order to ensure that your extension is in the best condition, you still need to pay attention. 

Some people suggest that you check it every two weeks. Nail extensions are also often longer than other manicures.

What's good about nail extensions?

Advantage

• Acrylic extensions are suitable for women with fragile nails.

• Acrylic is good for women, they have the habit of chewing nails because nails are difficult to chew off.

• Acrylic nails have a longer history than similar products, so most nail technicians in salons and spas have extensive experience in how to apply and remove these nails.

• You don't have to worry about such side effects.

• They last longer than gel nails.

Disadvantage

• If they are not removed properly, they can damage your natural nails.

• Because acrylic nails are artificial, they present a fake look. You need a very talented technician who can bring your acrylic resin close to nature.

• The use of acrylic nails involves the use of strong chemicals and the formation of fumes. Some women may be allergic to these substances.

• You need to renew every month, which means additional expenses.

Can you use regular nail polish with gel top coat？

You can use top coat on ordinary nail polish, Before doing this you must polish the surface of the nail, the human real nail surface is smooth, and greasy, must use sanding hair, or nail polish may not stick firmly, and easy to fall off.

Detailed operation steps are:

After grinding the nail surface, dusting with a dusting brush, and then use a cotton pad with a certain amount of cleaning liquid to clean the nail surface. It is also important to note that if you do the hand care first and then cure it, if you do not apply sunscreen, it is more likely to lead to skin aging.

But in fact, for ordinary nail polish, you don’t need to do so 

nail polish is easy to cracking after curing it. The step of applying a layer of top coat is specifically for gel polish, which is difficult to dry in natural conditions, while ordinary nail polish can dry in natural conditions easily. The difference between gel polish and regular nail polish is that gel polish lasts longer and can make more beautiful shapes, and by saving the time to dry by curing, gel polish occupies the majority of the nail art market. It would be a better choice.

The steps to use gel polish for manicure are as follows.

1. First trim the nails, clean the dead skin around the nails, and then use a nail file to polish off the grease layer on the surface of the nails, so that the base gel and nails fit more closely. You can use primer as well.

2. Use the base coat, cure it, then use the color gel, every time you apply it, cure it once, after two times if you think the color is suitable, then you can carry out the top coat, if you think the color effect is not good, you can apply the third time.

3.Choose the type of top coat according to your preference and needs. After applying the top coat, cure it and let the it dry thoroughly so that all the steps are finished. Usually gel polish needs to be removed after 2~3 weeks. When removing, first grind off the top coat and then use nail remover to handle it, avoid picking nails by yourself.

There are also people asking: Can clear nail polish be used as top coat?

The answers is: No! Clear nail polish can't be used as top coat. Transparent nail polish does not have the ability to fix gel polish and is not as strong as gel polish, gel polish has a strong adhesion after use on the nail, and transparent nail polish generally only has a shelf life of four or five days, so it is not suitable for use as top coat.

The point of top coat is to hold the gel polish in place so that it doesn't layer on the nail and crack easily, but obviously clear nail polish doesn't have that ability. The ingredients contained in the top coat are usually chemical based, so it is very strong, but after applying the top coat you need to cure it.

If it is ordinary clear nail polish in the process of curing, it’s very easy to crack. Clear nail polish can't be used as top coat, these two are not the same kind of product.

What kind of builder gel is suitable for your nails?

First, when you have curved nails, and your nail surface is relatively flat Then you only need to use hardener.

Hardener has a medium consistency, so it is suitable for micro-construction

Apply a thin layer without curing it under the light.

Then take the gel and brush it back and forth in the middle of the nail surface until it is flat.

Turn the nail upside down and shape it

Three seconds or so, and then cure it immediately. Compared to the natural nail and the build up nail, it is much fuller

The effect will be more obvious after applying color.

If your nails are thin, soft, flat and uneven.

Use a builder gel to build up your nails.

It has a higher consistency and leveling, and most importantly, it does not generate too much heat when curing.

Take a small amount of gel for the first time

apply thinly without curing

Take a large bead of gel for the second time

Put it on the back edge of the nail

Push it out with light circular motion

Let the gel flow smoothly by itself

Note that the pen should not leave the gel

Thin all around, thick in the middle,  avoid touching the skin

Then turn it upside down and use the pen to paint up and down in the middle

Then you will see the difference.

How are beautiful nails done? 

Today unnanail will share with you the specific steps of nail art: 

Preparation before starting：

1. Clean, File Your Nails. 

Disinfect your own and customer's hands with disinfectant water to remove bacteria and fungus from nails and hand surfaces. b. Disinfect the nail tools with a spray bottle.

2, use nail polish remover pack or soak off the nail polish

If the customer's nails were originally coated with nail polish you have to wash off with nail cleanser first.

3.Trim the shape, 

Use the nail strip to trim out a beautiful shape, according to the customer's hand shape.

4、Get rid of dead skin, 

Apply softener evenly around the nail, use dead skin pusher, push up the dead skin and cuticles.

5、Rough polish, fine polish. 

Use 4 in 1 polishing block, narrow side black, Polish the nail surface first, because our nails, Because our nails grow out with a striped path, sanding and polishing will flatten and smooth the nails, helping us to better paint beautiful nails, pay attention to the strength and uniformity when sanding.

Full progress:

1, Apply dehydrator

Quickly removes oil from the nail surface and kills bacteria on the surface.

2, Apply primer

Primer helps nails and nail polish bond better.

3, Apply base coat

A base coat is your best defense against staining. It "provides a clear protective layer between the nail and the pigment of the polish above," people says. So, obviously, applying the base coat is an essential step in manicure.

4, Apply color gel

When applying color gel, do not apply too much at a time. The best way is to take a small amount of color gel for the first time, apply and cure it, and then paint a second time. This way you can get more perfect results.

5, Apply hardener

Hardener can help you create a healthy, attractive nail curve and protects the color gel you've applied so that it doesn't peel off easily.

6 , Apply top coat

Finally, applying a top coat is also essential for nail art. It is the key for your manicure to last and shine and not get scratched.

7, apply cuticle oil. 

Use cuticle oil, apply it to the place where you have just exfoliated and dead skin, then massage until it is absorbed to promote healthy nail growth and prevent the barbs.

Why do we need to use Nail Dehydrator?

can you use alcohol as a nail dehydrator?

The answer is yes, you can use alcohol as a nail dehydrator. Most nail dehydrators have a percentage of alcohol in them, so if you don't have a nail dehydrator, using alcohol will have the same effect.

So why do we recommend using a nail dehydrator?

Nail dehydrators are used to help your acrylic and gel nails adhere better to your natural nails; this also helps them last longer and keeps them in better condition.

There is a lot of natural oil and moisture on your natural nails, which can make your acrylic or gel nails lift faster because the smooth, shiny nail bed is hard to grip.

Using a nail dehydrator removes most of the oil and moisture from your nails, which helps your acrylic or gel nails hold up better for longer.

It is important to make sure that the isopropyl alcohol you use is very concentrated, as it will have less water in it, which means there is a possibility of leaving any moisture on your nails.

(Make sure there is no other product on the nail polish brush and that the brush is completely dry before applying the alcohol to your nails.)

Wait 2 to 3 minutes to make sure your nails have completely absorbed the alcohol and acetone.

You should see that the texture of your nails is changing and it is turning into a matte, washed out white effect.

Once your nails have finished drying, you can move on to work on your nails.

Benefits of using a dehydrator

Makes your manicure last longer

As we know, using a dehydrator allows your nails to adhere better to the nail bed, which means they will last longer. This also means that your manicure won't crack or break as easily as it would without a dehydrator, so you can keep your nails longer in an acceptable way.

Your nails will last about three weeks before you need a filler, which in turn will save you money because you won't have to go through this as often.

Keeps your manicure better quality

When you use a nail dehydrator, it tends to make your nails stronger and of better quality. This means that they don't lift as much as they would without a dehydrator and there is less chance of them chipping.

They also make your nail bed smoother because it provides the first layer for your nails. This does the same thing as the first coat of nail polish, which means the ridges on your nails will be filled in so it's a more even surface.

Kills bacteria

Most nail dehydrators have a small percentage of isopropyl alcohol in them, and alcohol can act as a disinfectant. This means it will kill any harmful bacteria on your nail bed, which can prevent any infections and improve the hygiene level of your nails.

What is Acrylic powder?

There are two components needed. You need the acrylic powder which is a polymer,

And you are going to need the monomer, which is the liquid to blend with the acrylic powder. The monomer reacts with the powder to create a strong nail extension that air dries and can last up to three weeks. 

Acrylic powder are typically available in different colors, so clear is just the acrylic powder itself, and then you have your sheer colors, cover colors, color powders and also glitter powders.

Clear is used for almost every single set and it’s going to have the strongest adhesion.

Now that you know what acrylic is, let’s go over what kind of products you are going to need to get started.

You don’t need a lot to get started with acrylic but there are a few key products.

First you will need your acrylic powder, monomer which will react with the powder and a acrylic brush of the size between 12 and 14. and then you will need a dehydrator a primer.

If you are looking to do a nail extension you will need nail tips and nail glue. And of course a nail file and a top coat.

So how to choose these products?

• When you are choosing a monomer there are some things that you want to avoid. First, never use a monomer that includes either mma or hema. These ingredients have been banned by the FDA for causing irritation burning and damage to the nail bed. Second, always use a monomer that has a purple tint, because if you use a clear monomer it will work perfectly fine to build your nail, but you are going to get that yellowing on the nail.

• When choosing a acrylic powder, make sure that the powders are highly pigmented acrylic powder and have even color coverage.Good acrylic powders will be really smooth and buttery instead of chalky and crumbly.

The application

1: Push back the cuticles

2: File the nail surface

3: Choose a nail tip that fit, and glue it to the nail. Once it’s applied, trim and shape them well.

4: Apply dehydrator only to the natural nail bed. After it’s dried, apply primer also only to the natural nail.

5: Before applying any color to the nail bed, apply a thin layer of clear powder. It helps make your nails stronger.

6: Start about a hairline away from the cuticle and use the body of your brush to work the bead down to the free edge. When it’s done, let it dry for a few minutes.

7: Use a file to clean up the shape, and sharpen those edges.

Then buff away any imperfections

8: The final step, apply top coat, and cure it.

Notes:

1: Make sure that your monomer stays clean throughout the process. If it starts to get a little bit thick gummy or cloudy, It’s time to change it.

2: The liquid to monomer ratio

If you have too much monomer on your brush you will have a really runny and watery bead. And It’s not going to build any structure. If you don’t get enough monomer on your brush your bead will be too dry, and the powder will stuck to the brush.

The key is that you have to keep practicing and just feel it out.