From the art world to the natural world, if you look hard enough, there’s manicure inspiration everywhere. And I do mean everywhere. The most in-demand nail technique right now takes its cues from the road – not concrete, white lines or potholes, but rather the reflective cat’s eyes that mark its boundaries. Google searches for the nail trend have gone up by 1,000 per cent in the last month alone, the term has had over 57 million views on TikTok, and celebrity fans (so far) include Anya Taylor-Joy and Rita Ora.
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“Cat eye nails are a unique type of nail design that feature a shimmering narrow line on the nail, mimicking the appearance of an actual cat’s eye,” explains celebrity manicurist, Michelle Humphrey, who has been using the technique on her clients – including Ora – for years. “It’s such a unique effect. It’s multidimensional as the colours move around on the nail.” Reflective and intriguing, it’s the perfect manicure for anyone who enjoys an ever-changing look – cat eye nails appear to change every time you look at them, depending on how the light hits.
