38 Cat-Eye Nails That’ll Convince You to Try the Trend

New things are as fun and easy as switching up our manicures. There’s just something so satisfying as painting on a bright nail polish shade, trying a new nail art trend, filing your nails into a different shape, and even just going back to a look you know you love. And right now, cat-eye nails are at the very top of our list of trends to try.

Cat-eye nails are characterized by a subtle metallic line running diagonally across the nail. They’re typically painted in a similar color to the base, creating an almost mirror-like effect of staring into a cat’s eye. It’s similar to the velvet nail trend, in a way, as they both feature a metallic finish with texture, but the diagonal line is what you’re really looking for in a cat-eye nail look.

At home, many DIYers recreate the look with a thin nail art brush that they lightly stroke across the nail or by using magnetic nail polish, which helps to shape-shift the polish and give it that flicked illusion. In the salon, your nail tech should be able to create the look without hesitation.

The trend can be as fierce or as subtle as you want it to be, it’s one of the many reasons we’re eager to try it. So, we listed 38 of our favorite ways to wear these feline-inspired looks. From minimalistic nail art designs to mismatched nails and colorful color combos, keep scrolling for more.