Cat’s Eye Magnet Stick #08

A cat eye gel polish needs a magnet to create its effect. This magnet stick #08 is the tool that pulls the pigment into a bright line on the nail. The line follows the way you hold the magnet: a vertical pull gives a vertical line, a horizontal pull a horizontal one, and a diagonal pull a diagonal one.

Step-by-Step Application

1. Buff the whole nail surface with a sponge buffer. Any spot you miss keeps a layer of grease, and the gel can lift there.
2. Apply a removable primer and cure it under the lamp for about 2 minutes.
3. Brush on the cat eye gel polish and wrap the free edge of the nail.
4. Hold the magnet about 2 mm from the nail for about 2 seconds, until the line forms.
5. Cure right away for about 2 minutes. If you wait, the line slowly fades.
6. If the line is weak, brush the gel again, magnetize again, and cure.
7. Apply the sealing top coat and wrap the edge again for better wear. A no-wipe top coat is simply cured. A wipe-off top coat is cured, then rubbed with quick-drying liquid until the surface is glossy.

Specifications

Questions

Do I need a different tool for cat eye polish?

Cat eye gel polish needs a magnetic tool, such as a magnetic disk or a magnet rod like this one.

Why did my line disappear?

Most often the gel was not cured right after the magnet was used. Cure it immediately.