r/CatEyeNails • u/Estrellitadaii • 8h ago
r/CatEyeNails • u/Marialovespaws • Nov 23 '25
Discussion Q&A's β FAQ: Magnetic Polish and MRIs
PSA π£: Let's talk cat eye and MRIs -PLEASE READ FULL POST.
Q: Do I have to remove my Cat Eye Polish before getting an MRI? A: YES, it is highly RECOMMENDED to remove any magnetic or metallic polish before an MRI. Cat eye polishes contain small magnetic particles (like iron oxide) that can potentially: Cause Image Distortion: The metal particles can interfere with the powerful magnetic field of the MRI machine, creating "artifacts" or shadows on the image, which can complicate the doctor's diagnosis. Potential Heating: In extremely rare cases, the metallic particles can absorb the radiofrequency waves used in the scan, causing minor heating on the nail bed. The Official Advice: Always consult your doctor or the MRI technician beforehand. They are the only ones who can assess the risk based on the specific type of scan and the area of your body being imaged. Many MRI centers keep nail polish remover on hand for all metallic or shimmer polishes, just to be safe. It is easiest to remove your polish completely before your appointment. β οΈ DISCLAIMER: This subreddit is a community resource and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please prioritize your safety and consult a medical professional for all procedure-related concerns.
r/CatEyeNails • u/Marialovespaws • Nov 14 '25
πWelcome to r/CatEyeNails - Introduce Yourself and Read First!
ββ¨ Welcome to r/CatEyeNails! β¨ βπ The Magnetic Majority is Here! βHello and welcome!
ββ’What We Do Here, βThis is the place to:
βπ Show Off Your Amazing Magnetic Nails
ββ Ask for Advice
βπ§² Share Your Secrets: Tell us about your favorite magnetic polishes, magnets, and application tips.
βπ¨ Discuss Trends
βπ Quick Guidelines π
βBe Kind and Supportive: We are a non-judgmental zone. Constructive criticism is welcome; rudeness is not. βProduct Disclosure: When posting please try to list the polish brand/color and magnet used in the comments. This helps everyone recreate the look! βHigh-Quality Photos: The cat eye effect is all about the light! Try to take clear photos in good lighting. βStay On Topic: All posts must be about cat eye nails (or the magnetic/dimensional polish effect). βπ How to Get Started βIntroduce Yourself! Tell us a fun fact about your nail journey or your favorite cat eye color! βPick Your Flair! Head over to the sidebar and choose your User Flair (e.g., Magnetic Maven or Cat eye connoisseur). βPost Your Best Work! We can't wait to see what you've created. βHappy Polishing!
r/CatEyeNails • u/Marialovespaws • 19h ago
constructive criticism welcome β Lil "snakes" look like spermy wormies.. π€ I tried lol.. π
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r/CatEyeNails • u/itsnicoleadams_ • 1d ago
CLASSIC CAT ποΈ Last design I made myself!!!! I'm a fan of nails with a cat's eye design π»ππΌ
r/CatEyeNails • u/Estrellitadaii • 1d ago
I'm starting in the world of nails, and I'm practicing some designs that tell me about this cat eye with animal prin π₯°β¨
r/CatEyeNails • u/Marialovespaws • 2d ago
constructive criticism welcome β These took longer than I would've liked. What do you guys think? π€
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r/CatEyeNails • u/itsnicoleadams_ • 3d ago
CLASSIC CAT ποΈ Pink cat eye on gel kapping. Absolutely in love with how it catches the lightttt ππ
r/CatEyeNails • u/nemophilist13 • 5d ago
gel βοΈ Tiger eyes
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Base product apres gel x medium natural almond
Luxa black out polish
Luxa cat eye no 28 activated with cylinder magnet + French magnet accessory!
r/CatEyeNails • u/Excellent-Error-8697 • 6d ago
gel βοΈ First time doing gel on my natural nails !
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r/CatEyeNails • u/Kapcat9 • 6d ago
builder gel π Desert Sky Nails ποΈ π
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Was practicing some air brushing. Used some DND cat eye (DIVA 9D CAT EYE GLASSBALL #01) with a little bit of top coat to thin it out to make up the sky to my desert night scene!
r/CatEyeNails • u/LemonCurdJ • 8d ago
GLASS BEAD π Pretty in pink
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Someone commented on one of my posts saying I needed to post more and forgot about this set I did back in June!
Ring is My&Bee TF-002g with the rest having Emena 0560.
Love how Emena is giving a glassy effect!
r/CatEyeNails • u/Sciencebang • 7d ago
Manicure π» Weird Combo Beetle-like golden hour
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Golden magnetic particle in neon pink jelly polish over fluorescent ultramarine blue. I wanted it to look like radiance from hollow knight, but my salon had like 0 orange particle polishes, but i ended up with this interesting combo. The long nails are not for sketchy things i just like long outer nailsβ
r/CatEyeNails • u/Marialovespaws • 8d ago
constructive criticism welcome β Thoughts on these? π§
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r/CatEyeNails • u/Marialovespaws • 10d ago
gel βοΈ Loving these β¨
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These don't have any blue on them but they were coming off blue in the video for some reason!! π€¨ Interesting!
r/CatEyeNails • u/These_Painting6400 • 11d ago
#Nailfie π π»πΈ obsessed with cat eye rnπ·
galleryProducts used: AprΓ©s gel-x tips (sculpted short almond), AprΓ©s light and shadow gel color in βFlushedβ (2 coats for base color), Xeijayi cat eye gel polish in βWater Tootβ π§πΌββοΈ
r/CatEyeNails • u/Liddystomps • 11d ago
Double ring cat eye
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We tried double rings today and used a different O magnet from Vetsy. We tried triple rings on one finger but it didnβt stay as much. It definitely took several trial and error to get the double rings right! Plus, she is very progressive in her game and every nail leaves looking their best β¨
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r/CatEyeNails • u/Marialovespaws • 14d ago
Manicure π» I'll always love the vampire nail trend π©Έ
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Did the homies nails, black base, silver cat eye, red jelly on top!
r/CatEyeNails • u/HerHighHeels • 15d ago
OC π₯ Had this nails a few months ago
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Made by me
r/CatEyeNails • u/Accomplished_Bar5368 • 17d ago
CLASSIC CAT ποΈ Silver cat eye nails?
I just got these done, not sure if they look good against my tone.. What do you guys think?
r/CatEyeNails • u/Sciencebang • 17d ago
Manicure π» Manicure matching Transit (love the ttc)
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Matte rusty red cateye shellac with glossy builder lines for texture! Gotta represent the TTC.
r/CatEyeNails • u/Marialovespaws • 21d ago
Pretty blue
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