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Despite its name, this manicure actually has more to do with sparkles than the texture of the fabric.
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“The effect is very magical,” says nail artistHannah Lee.
Celebrity manicuristSteph Stonesays she’s been seeing this design onKorean nail salonaccounts for some time now.
She originally heard the trend referred to as “cat eye nails.”
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The effect is also relatively simple to DIY, as long as you have the right tools.
“Let it dry and then repeat the steps again with another layer of magnetic polish.
Typically, two to three layers will be all you need,” Lee says.
Magnetic Effect Nail PolishandILNP Magnetic nail polishesare two great options.
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Nails Inc. Stone recommends EssieHead to Mistletoe, a subtle iridescent light green nail polish with gold undertones.
“The dimension in shade will give you the flicker of light youre looking for,” she says.
The matte top coat mimics a velvety soft texture.
Ridley prepped nails with a jet-black lacquer and then layered on a magnetic gel in an emerald green.
Ridley says the black base makes the gemstone green (or shade of your choice) “pop.”
And no manicure no matter how shiny is complete without cuticle care.
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Ridley recommends an oil: “I use theHermes cuticle oilfor agood dose of luxury,” she says.
Shine bright this season!
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