Cat-eye nails–sometimes referred to as velvet nails—are created using a gel polish with metal particles. The magic happens when a magnet is used to shift the metal around in the polish ...

At this point, you've probably heard about Mocha Mousse, Pantone’s 2025 color of the year. According to Hanna, the warm, creamy brown is a "versatile neutral" that will become a staple in nail salons.

With their reflective and shimmery velvet-like finish, cat eye nails are set to be 2025's twist on chromes and classic ...

They're not actually textured (unlike fluffy nails), but the illusion of soft velvet is created thanks to the shimmery ... the Tom Bachik Click Colors Magnetic Gel in Iced Chai ($16) and Click Colors ...