How to Apply Magnetic Nail Polish

Magnetic nail polish has become wildly popular with beauty enthusiasts all over the world.This fingernail polish is principally used to create uniquely designed decorations or nail art. It contains tiny magnetic discs and iron particles that react to form dark, wavy patterns, such as diagonal stripes or stars when a magnet is held over a polished nail. The polished nails also achieve an attractive, shimmery appearance due to the metallic particles. If you are into flashy nails, this is a great option. The only problem that comes with the magnetic nail polish is the application process, which can be tricky.

Unlike with the shatter polish, you are only given one chance to get it right when applying a magnetic nail polish on a fingernail. If you mess up, you will have to remove both layers and start all over again. If you are not sure on how to apply magnetic nail polish, this simple guide will help you out.

How to Apply Magnetic Nail Polish

1. Find a good magnetic polish. Magnetic nail polish is available in a wide variety of brands, and each of them features a broad spectrum of colors. They also come with the magnets necessary to create the beautiful patterns. The kit may be sold as one bottle or several of them with different colors. When you are shopping for a magnetic nail polish, it is recommendable to choose the established brands. Although their price tag tends to be on the higher end, they produce the best.

2. Apply a base coat. Applying a base coat on the fingernails before the magnetic nail polish helps to keep it on for a longer period of time. It also strengthens and protects the nails.

3. Apply a single coat of the polish before using the magnet. Applying one coat of magnetic polish neatly over the nails before using the magnet helps to boost the results. It will allow room for error in case you miss some spots with your second and final coat. Your patterns will also pop up more, and look more attractive.

4. Select a magnet. Most magnetic nail polishes come with their magnets attached on the lid. Some magnets can only produce a single design on the fingernails. However, there are others that you can turn around to make varying patterns.

5. Apply a thick coat of magnetic polish. After the first coat, apply the second and final coat and use the magnet before it dries. Although this coat should be thicker than the first one, you should take care so as not to let it pool on your nails or drip all over the place.

Note that, during the application process, the magnet should not touch the wet polish. Allowing it to do so will only mess it up, and you will be forced to re-coat. Unlike the regular polish, you can only paint one fingernail at a time when you are doing an at-home manicure.

Applying the polish more than one finger at a time will lessen the magnetic effect or even lead to its failure. This is so because the magnetic nail polish starts to get tacky or harden up after a few minutes and the magnet cannot move the iron particles through the hardened polish to create the desired design.

6. Lastly, let the polish dry up and apply a top coat for an attractive, shimmering metallic look.

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