Burgundy Cat Eye

Long burgundy stiletto nails with dimensional cat eye shimmer and a glossy high-shine finish

Description of Design:

Deep burgundy cat eye nails with a dimensional magnetic shimmer and glossy finish. The rich wine-red base paired with a glowing velvet effect creates an elegant, moody manicure that’s perfect for fall, winter, holiday season, or anyone who loves dark luxe nails

Length of Nail:

Long
Medium

Shape of Nail:

Almond
Stiletto

Polish Details:

  • Deep burgundy wine base
  • Magnetic cat eye polish
  • Velvet-effect shimmer
  • Darkened edges
  • Glossy high-shine finish
  • Dimensional metallic red effect

Recommended Polish Colours:

  • OPI – Malaga Wine — deep wine red
  • OPI – Complimentary Wine — dark burgundy
  • Essie – Bordeaux — classic deep burgundy
  • DND – Cherry Mocha — rich cherry brown
  • DND Cat Eye Gel — burgundy or wine magnetic shade

Difficulty Level:

Normal

Estimated Time to Achieve the Look:

45–60 minutes

Step By Step Breakdown:

  1. File the nails into a long almond-stiletto shape.
  2. Prep the nail plate and apply a base coat.
  3. Apply one to two coats of deep burgundy polish for the base.
  4. Apply a thin layer of burgundy magnetic cat eye gel.
  5. Hold a cat eye magnet close to the uncured polish to pull the shimmer toward the center of each nail.
  6. Adjust the magnet angle to create the soft, glowing velvet effect.
  7. Cure according to the gel polish instructions.
  8. Repeat the magnetic layer if you want a stronger dimensional effect.
  9. Finish with a high-shine glossy top coat.