Key Takeaways
- LAVIS Fangtastic Collection (CE15) is a 12-color cat eye gel polish line. ND-stocked, ACTIVE inventory, $7.50/bottle individual or $84/12-bottle set. Built for fall and winter seasons.
- Top sellers in our 6-month data: CE15-03 (deep maroon, 8 units sold), CE15-02 and CE15-04 (4 each, warm neutrals), CE15-09 (3, autumn taupe).
- Cat eye polish needs a magnet to activate the 3D shimmer. Top-stock magnetic tools: 3in1 Creative Cat Eye Magnet (32 sold, $5.99), Heart and Bunny Cat Eye Effect Tool (47 sold, $2.99), Circular Magnet (23 sold, $7.99), Rotating Magnet (14 sold, $8.99).
- Standard application: base coat, cat eye gel + magnet pass, optional second coat for depth, top coat. 60-90 seconds LED cure per layer.
- If clients love Fangtastic, also cross-sell LAVIS Cabin Fever CE9 (cozy winter palette) and LAVIS Beauty Bureau CE10 (clean-beauty neutrals). Both are 6-month top performers in our cat eye lineup.
By Tran Khue, CEO at ND Nail Supply
Wholesale nail supply distributor serving 800+ working salons across the US since 2018. Color picks below come from our 6-month sales data on the Fangtastic CE15 line. Last reviewed and updated on 2026-06-21.
Cat eye gel polish is one of the strongest upsells on a salon menu. Clients book the manicure once for the look, then return for it as a regular service because the magnetic shimmer reads differently in every lighting situation. The LAVIS 9D Cat Eyes CE15 Fangtastic Collection is a 12-shade fall and winter palette built for that recurring booking, and this guide walks through which colors actually sell, which magnetic tools to stock with it, and how to apply for predictable cure-quality results.
Our 6-month sales data on the Fangtastic line covers individual color reorders, set sales, and the magnet tools clients ask for at checkout. The picks below reflect that data, not marketing copy.
LAVIS Fangtastic Cat Eye Collection: What's Inside
SHOP THE FULL FANGTASTIC COLLECTION
The Fangtastic Collection contains 12 cat eye gel polishes in 0.5 oz bottles at $7.50 each, or the full 12-bottle set at $84 (a $6 saving vs individual). All 12 colors share the same translucent base formula that gives cat eye polish its 3D depth. Without translucency, the magnet-aligned shimmer particles look flat; LAVIS calibrates the Fangtastic base for clean particle suspension and predictable magnetic response.
The 12 Fangtastic Shades
| Shade | Color family | Season fit | Use case |
|---|---|---|---|
| CE15-01 | Silver shimmer | Year-round | Layer over neutrals, French-tip accent |
| CE15-02 | Warm nude | Fall, winter | Clean-beauty everyday wear |
| CE15-03 | Deep maroon | Fall, winter | Top seller, velvet effect on full nail |
| CE15-04 | Soft beige | Year-round | Subtle daily, French smile-line |
| CE15-05 | Midnight black | Halloween, New Year | Starfield effect with magnet |
| CE15-06 | Deep burgundy | Fall, winter | Velvet wine effect |
| CE15-07 | Warm pumpkin | Halloween, Thanksgiving | Seasonal accent or full set |
| CE15-08 | Rich orange | Fall | Pumpkin-spice palette |
| CE15-09 | Autumn taupe | Fall | Earth-tone everyday |
| CE15-10 | Cool-tone black | Winter, NYE | Pair with 05 for tonal duality |
| CE15-11 | Scarlet red | Christmas, Valentine's | Holiday signature shade |
| CE15-12 | Exotic jade | Year-round | Statement green for emerald looks |
5 Best-Selling Fangtastic Colors (Pick These First)
If you are stocking the line for the first time, these 5 individual bottles cover 80 percent of client requests. They are the highest-reorder shades over the last 6 months in our data, plus 1 holiday-season pick that always moves in Q4.
1. CE15-03 Deep Maroon (Top Seller)
The runaway top performer of the line. Pure deep maroon with cool undertones that reads as "rich wine" on the nail. Without magnet activation it gives a flat-velvet effect; with magnet it splits into deep base with rust-red shimmer. Most-bookable cat eye color in our 6-month data.
2. CE15-02 Warm Nude
The clean-beauty pick. Soft nude with warm beige undertones suits most skin tones as a daily-wear color. Layer thin for subtle, double-coat for full coverage. Steady reorders from salons doing executive-client work.
3. CE15-04 Soft Beige
Lighter than CE15-02, leaning toward pearl-beige. Best for French smile-line work because the magnet can draw the shimmer to the tip without the base color competing with the white French. Reorder rate matches CE15-02.
4. CE15-09 Autumn Taupe
The earth-tone pick. Warm taupe with brown undertones gives a "natural-fall" feel. Pairs with pumpkin spice palette (CE15-07 + CE15-08) for fall skittles manicures. Quiet but consistent reorders.
5. Full Set of 12 Colors
The 12-bottle set is $84 vs $90 buying individually ($6 saving). Salons running a full Fangtastic-themed October promo or building a complete cat eye station should stock the set.
The Magnet Matters: 4 Best-Selling Cat Eye Tools
Cat eye gel polish needs a magnet to activate the 3D shimmer effect. Different magnet shapes pull the shimmer particles into different patterns. These are the 4 magnetic tools ND salon partners reorder most:
1. 3in1 Creative Cat Eye Magnet (Top Seller, $5.99)
The most-stocked magnet in our store, with 32 units sold last 6 months and 545 in stock right now. Triple-faced design with strip, dot, and curve patterns on one tool means you can run 3 different shimmer effects without switching magnets. Best entry-level magnet for salons new to cat eye work.
2. Heart and Bunny Cat Eye Effect Tool ($2.99)
The cheapest and the absolute top-volume magnet seller (47 units 6 months). Heart and bunny shape pulls shimmer into recognizable shapes for Valentine's, birthdays, and kawaii-themed work. Light enough to mail-in-bulk to multi-location salons.
3. Circular Cat Eye Magnet ($7.99)
Round magnet head produces circular shimmer halos around the nail center. The "ring effect" reads as a glowing iris, which is the original cat eye reference. Salons doing photoshoot or editorial nail work stock this for that specific look. 23 sold last 6 months.
4. Rotating Cat Eye Magnet ($8.99)
Battery-powered rotating magnet that spins above the nail as you cure. Produces a moving-shimmer galaxy effect that finishes in a different pattern every time. Highest price-tier magnet, 14 sold 6 months, mostly to high-end salons charging premium cat eye service.
Professional Application: Step-by-Step
You will need: base and top gel coats, a salon-grade UV/LED lamp (48W or higher recommended), the Fangtastic gel color of choice, a cat eye magnet, and lint-free wipes. Both base/top and lamp are sold separately from the Fangtastic Collection.
- Prep the nail. Trim, shape, push back cuticles, and lightly buff the natural-nail surface to break the shine. Wipe with isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free wipe to remove oil and debris.
- Apply base coat. Thin layer, full coverage, cure 30-60 seconds under LED (or 2 minutes UV).
- Roll the Fangtastic bottle between palms, do not shake. Shaking introduces bubbles; rolling redistributes the magnetic particles evenly. Repeat this step every 2-3 nails because particles re-settle quickly.
- Apply cat eye gel one nail at a time. A medium-thin layer, full coverage. Do not cure yet.
- Bring the magnet within 2-5mm of the nail surface without touching. Hold steady for 3-5 seconds (still magnet), or sweep slowly for 3-5 seconds (moving magnet). The magnet has a repel side and an attract side; flipping it gives opposite shimmer alignment.
- Cure under LED for 60-90 seconds while magnet is still close (or remove magnet right before cure; depends on the desired finish).
- Optional second coat for depth. Repeat steps 4-6 if the color needs more saturation.
- Apply top coat, cure 60 seconds. Use a glossy top for standard finish, or a matte top gel for a velvet effect (especially good on CE15-03, CE15-06, CE15-11).
- Wipe the inhibition layer with alcohol if using a tacky-finish top coat.
Build time per full set: 50-70 minutes depending on technician speed and number of magnet passes. Service price tier: $55-95 for cat eye full set, $70-120 with French smile-line magnet work.
5 Bookable Looks Using the Fangtastic Collection
Looks to put on your salon menu using just the Fangtastic shades plus a few staple supplies:
- Velvet Wine. CE15-03 or CE15-06 on full nail with matte top coat. The matte finish accentuates the dark base while the magnet shimmer reads as wine velvet. Best for fall and winter.
- Milky Pumpkin Swirl Ombre. Alternate CE15-04 (beige) and CE15-07 (warm pumpkin) side by side, then use the 3in1 magnet to draw the shimmer in a diagonal swirl across both. Pinnacle of warm fall manicures.
- Color-Blocked French Tips. Apply CE15-04 base, then add CE15-11 (scarlet) on tip with magnet pulling shimmer outward. Modern French with depth.
- Natural Clean-Beauty French. CE15-02 or CE15-04 base, magnet draws sparkles to the smile-line. Subtle daily-wear premium.
- Fall Foliage Skittles. Each finger gets a different Fangtastic shade across the autumn palette (CE15-02 + 07 + 08 + 09 + 11 + 03). High-impact tonal manicure for fall and Thanksgiving.
Photograph each look on clean background and post to Instagram with #LavisFangtastic and #catnails for cross-promo with LAVIS's brand marketing.
If Your Clients Love Fangtastic, Also Stock These
Top-performing LAVIS cat eye collections in our 6-month data (highest reorder rates after Fangtastic):
- LAVIS Beauty Bureau CE10 (Ver2), clean-beauty neutrals collection. CE10-11 alone sold 23 units in 6 months, making it the top individual cat eye color in our store.
- LAVIS Cabin Fever CE9 (Ver2), cozy winter palette of rust, hot cocoa, and pine green. CE9-08 sold 19 units 6 months.
- LAVIS Crystal Universal Cat Eye Gel, a single bottle that adds cat eye effect over any other gel polish on the shelf. Steady reorders for salons doing custom client work without stocking the full color line.
Cat Eye Gel Polish FAQs
What makes cat eye polish different from regular glitter gel?
Cat eye gel has magnetic iron-oxide particles suspended in a translucent base. Regular glitter gel has non-magnetic glitter flakes in a clear or pigmented base. When you hold a magnet over cat eye polish, the particles align into the shimmer pattern. Glitter gel particles do not respond to a magnet at all. The cat eye 3D effect requires both the magnetic particles AND the translucent base to be visible. (Cosmetic-grade nail products including gel polish are regulated as cosmetics in the US; see the FDA guidance on nail care products, accessed 2026-06-21.)
Do I need a special lamp for Fangtastic cat eye gel?
No. Any salon-grade UV/LED lamp 48W or higher cures Fangtastic in 60-90 seconds. We cover lamp options in our 5 best UV and LED nail lamps for 2026 guide. If you already have a working salon lamp, do not buy a new one for cat eye work.
Why does my cat eye polish look flat or dull?
Three common causes. First, the bottle was not rolled to redistribute the magnetic particles before application; particles settle within minutes. Second, the magnet was held too far from the nail; magnetic field strength drops sharply past 5mm. Third, the layer was too thick or too thin; the optimal layer is roughly the thickness of a regular gel coat, not double.
Can I use cat eye polish without a magnet?
Yes, but you lose the 3D shimmer effect that is the whole point of the format. Without magnetic activation, Fangtastic looks like a flat velvet pearl-finish. If you only have a few magnets, prioritize using them on the accent nails and apply Fangtastic flat on the supporting nails.
How long does a Fangtastic manicure last on a client?
Same as any LAVIS gel polish: 2-3 weeks before lifting or chip on most clients, longer with proper home care (cuticle oil daily, gloves for cleaning). The magnetic particles do not degrade the wear time; they sit within the gel matrix and cure with it.
Is the 12-color set worth it vs buying individually?
For salons doing regular cat eye work, yes. The set is $84 vs $90 individual ($6 saving). For DIY or hobbyist use, no; pick 3-5 individual bottles that match your color palette and save the difference.
Complete the cat eye setup
Stock the Fangtastic Collection, pair with the 3in1 magnet, and add a base + top gel for a complete service line. Free same-day shipping on orders over $99.