
CAT EYE GEL DIARY
Cat Eye Magnet Line Placement for Gel Polish
Cat eye magnet line placement for gel polish is a small technique topic, but it changes how professional magnetic gel looks on a color board. A centered line, a diagonal pull or a soft velvet spread can make the same bottle feel like three different salon effects.

Why Line Placement Matters
Many cat eye tutorials talk about color first: silver, champagne, jelly cat eye or velvet magnetic shades. Salon buyers also need to understand placement. If the magnet line is too close to one side, the finished nail can look accidental. If the line is too weak, the magnetic gel may look like ordinary shimmer.
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A Simple Magnet Sequence
Apply an even layer of magnetic gel polish and keep it uncured. Hold the magnet close to the surface without touching the gel. For a straight cat eye line, keep the magnet parallel to the nail and wait until the reflection gathers into a clean center band.
- Use a straight placement for classic salon cat eye swatches.
- Rotate the magnet for a diagonal light pull on shorter nails.
- Move the magnet around the sidewalls for a softer velvet effect.

What Salons Should Avoid
The most common mistake is curing too early. Magnetic particles move only while the gel remains wet. If the line is weak or off-center, reposition the magnet before curing. Another mistake is holding the magnet too far away, which makes the reflective band look blurry and uneven.
Where It Fits in a Wholesale Program
For distributors, cat eye magnet tools are not just accessories. They help buyers get better results from magnetic gel polish sets, color charts and demo videos. A practical catalog can connect cat eye gel polish, magnet tools and application guidance so salons know how to recreate the effect.

