If there’s one nail trend dominating holiday season glam this year, it’s red cat eye nails — and honestly, they deserve every bit of the hype. These nails offer the perfect combination of shimmer, dimension, warmth, and festive flair. They’re bold, classy, and magical exactly what the holidays feel like.
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Why we love them for Christmas Manis!
They look magical and festive
A cat-eye polish creates a multi-dimensional magnetic line that shifts with light—similar to the gleam of ornaments, twinkling Christmas lights, or freshly fallen snow. The deep red tones embody classic holiday colours while the metallic detail adds winter glam.
They’re timeless yet trendy
Red nails are forever a holiday favourite, but cat-eye technology makes the look feel fresh, modern, and mesmerising. You get the classic bold red manicure with a futuristic twist.
They work with any nail length or shape
Square, almond, stiletto, short natural nails — no matter your style, the velvet shimmer effect looks stunning.
They pair beautifully with other festive nail art
Cat eye polish can be the main star or the backdrop to holiday accents like snowflakes, glitter, stars, or chrome details.
Colour Shown: Ruby Dusk
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Classic Velvet Red Cat Eye
This look is rich, deep, and luxurious — perfect for someone who loves subtle elegance. The magnetic line adds depth and movement, appearing almost like crushed velvet under holiday lights.
Colour Shown: Blazing Ruby
Red Cat Eye with Snowflake Accents
This look pairs the cat-eye shimmer with delicate snowflakes or micro-stars on one or two accent nails. It’s festive but still classy.
Colours Shown: Silver Stardust Cat Eye, For The Record (over the top, then use Silver Stardust to create a snowflake - cure, and then another coat of For The Record - cure)
Red Cat-Eye French Tips
For a chic and modern twist, try applying the cat-eye effect only on the tips, leaving the base white or nude or vice versa!
Colours shown: Velvet Burgundy, Gweneira
So this season, skip the basic polish and treat yourself to the magic of red cat eye nails. Bold, festive, and effortlessly elegant—they’re everything Christmas beauty should be.
Want more tips and inspo? Read our blog on How To Use Cat Eye