Taylor Swift TLOAS Encore Nails: How To Get Rose Magenta Cat Eyes

As a die-hard Swiftie, catching that rose detail in Taylor Swift’s Patient Zero IG sneak peek set off my detective instincts. Now that the music video was officially revealed at the VMAs, it only feels right to pair that mysterious rose with the iconic velvet-lit magenta hues of The Eras Tour.  If you’re pink clouding from the thrill of new music and visuals dropping, this tutorial is what you need as we slowly depart from the orange + green palette. Here’s a step-by-step cat-eye jelly gel tutorial to achieve The Life Of A Showgirl: The Encore at home! So let’s get into it. ❤️🔥

1. Apply Your Deep Black Base Color 

Every strong Top Cat Eye look starts with a dark foundation. Using your trusty pitch-black shade like Dip & Dap Duo - DD073 At Midnight, prep the base color and cure under your UV/LED lamp for a quick set before adding any polish. Painting your nail black helps the shimmer you’ll apply later stand out instead of washing out against your natural nail. 

 

 

 

2. Coat With Silver Cat Eye Polish 

If you do not have a magenta cat eye polish on hand, combining a silver magnetic gel with a sheer jelly polish is a smart workaround. Apply 3D Top Cat Eye - TCE18 Angora over your black base, then bring your magnet close to the wet polish to pull the silver particles into a velvet-like radiance. Don’t forget to flash cure for 10-15 seconds so the glitter locks in place. 

3. Layer With Rose Magenta Jelly Gel

Met the magenta sunrise, Fuchsia forever intertwined 🎶  Our crowd-favorite rose jelly gel turns cold silver sparkle into a glowing, stage-ready pinkish-red shade. Layering a sheer polish lets the sparkle shine through while giving the color a rich, see-through depth. Add 2-3 coats of LB Jelly Gel - JG17 Mourvèdre Rosé, then cure for 15 seconds to set the rich color. Taylor’s goal with these shades is to evoke the overwhelming intensity and beauty of a fresh love affair. 

4. Create Classic Rose Floral Patterns

Time to put the petal to the metal (see what I did there? 😉). Grab your Line Art Gel Kit - 01 White on White for this intricate rose design step. Start at the center of the nail with a tiny swirl for the flower’s core, like a central comma, then sweep curved lines outward to build your petals. Leave this layer uncured for now because we need the gel wet for our powder trick. 

The key is to draw small, loose "C" shapes or curved strokes wrapping around the central comma. Alternate the curves to build depth to the rose detail. Do not worry about making them perfectly symmetrical; a slightly abstract look works best.

5. Dust With Glow-In-The-Dark Powder

Scoop a little of your Dip Powder - Glow in the Dark - DDG017 Blank Page with a spatula spoon and dust it generously right on top of your freshly painted rose. The powder will grab onto the wet white curves while sliding clean off the smooth background. Full cure for 60 seconds to set the powder into the gel, then brush off any excess specks with a cosmetic brush. 

6. Finish With A No-Wipe Top Coat

Finally, protect your hard work with a glossy layer of iGel Beauty No Cleanse Top Coat. Since this no-wipe top coat cures completely dry without a tacky layer, it keeps your designs crisp and clean. Give your nail tip a final 60-second cure inside the lamp to reveal the art you’ve created. Kill the lights and watch your Encore-inspired manicure light up in the dark! 

 

Stealing the spotlight like a true showgirl, this rosy magenta cat eye is a total serve for those late-night listening sessions. With a look this moody, do you think these dark visuals mean Reputation (Taylor’s Version) is finally on the horizon? 👀 If you are craving more rich magenta or fuchsia shades, explore our website to see different collections and drop by our Instagram page for nail art inspos. Be sure to hit follow on our socials linked below so your nail rotation stays tuned in to every release. From The Fate Of Ophelia to Babylon, the curtains may be closing, but these nails stay glowing.