The velvet rope of nature. Velvet fern is a luscious green cat eye color that will remind you of the beauty of the outdoors and the earthy look of fern leaves. How To Apply Cat Eye Gels: Prep the nails. Apply a Gel Base Coat. Apply your choice of DC Cat Eye Gel Polish. Create the Cat Eye Effect using a Magnet. Cure under a UV/LED Lamp Cure ONE Nail At A Time If desired, apply any color gel base of choice Apply a Gel Top Coat. Apply Cuticle Oil *Applying thick layers of gel color can result in an uneven cure leading to chipping and peeling.