Burgundy and Emerald Green Cat Eye

Long almond nails with glossy burgundy polish and luminous emerald green magnetic cat eye shimmer.

Description of Design:

A luxurious holiday manicure combining deep burgundy wine tones with luminous emerald green magnetic shimmer. These almond-shaped nails feature a dramatic cat eye effect that shifts between rich red and glowing green as the light moves across the surface. The glossy, multidimensional finish makes this manicure perfect for Christmas parties, winter celebrations, and elegant festive nail inspiration.

Length of Nail:

Medium

Shape of Nail:

Almond

Polish Details:

Deep burgundy base, emerald green magnetic shimmer, velvet-style cat eye effect, high-gloss finish.

Recommended Polish Colours:

  • OPI – Malaga Wine (burgundy base)

  • Essie – Bordeaux (alternative wine-red base)

  • OPI – Black Onyx (optional dark base for added depth)

  • Emerald green magnetic cat eye gel from a professional nail-art collection

Difficulty Level:

Normal

Estimated Time to Achieve the Look:

60–75 minutes

Step By Step Breakdown:

  1. Shape nails into elongated almond tips and prepare the cuticles.

  2. Apply a compatible gel base coat and cure.

  3. Apply a deep burgundy gel polish and cure.

  4. Add a thin layer of emerald green magnetic cat eye gel.

  5. Hold a nail magnet close to the uncured gel to create a glowing green shimmer concentrated toward the centre.

  6. Adjust the magnetic effect to leave burgundy visible around the edges.

  7. Cure the design and finish with a high-gloss gel top coat.

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