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The skin-care crowd knows all about Manuka honey’s benefits: It can help keep blemish-causing bacteria in check, it's been known to calm irritated skin, and it's even a natural humectant. But let’s not overlook one of its underrated perks: nail color inspo. Demi Lovato has clearly figured that out, and her latest manicure combines the sweet shade with cat-eye enchantment.
Lovato’s go-to nail artist, Natalie Minerva, shared photos and a video clip of the singer’s new set on Instagram, giving us an up-close look at the delicious design. The medium-length nails are filed into a soft oval shape and coated in a rich, warm brown that calls to mind the deepest, most decadent honey.
But this isn't just a glossy brown fall manicure. Each nail has a glowing, golden-amber reflect that shifts and catches the light, surrounded by darker caramel tones. That magnetic cat-eye shimmer makes it look like honey is trapped just beneath the surface.
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Of course, cat-eye nails are hardly a new discovery; they’ve been trending for so long now that it officially qualifies as a modern nail classic. And this isn’t the first time Lovato has turned to Minerva for the velvety, almost cosmic effect. Earlier this year, Minerva created a pale mauve cat-eye manicure for her.
This latest take, however, is considerably warmer and more saturated, but it proves the same point: Cat-eye nails don't have to be dramatic to be captivating. It's a little moodier than your average warm-toned autumn mani, a little bolder than “neutral,” and a gorgeous reminder that cat-eye nails can be as much about the color as the effect. It may even be enough to make you want to bring a literal jar of honey to your next nail appointment.
