What does a magnet do to nails?

Magnetic polish gives your nails a textured effect by using metallic particles in the polish that can be “activated” by a magnet that is included in the cap of the nail polish.

Can you use a regular magnet for magnetic nail polish?

You can use different magnetic nail polish magnets on different magnetic nail polish colors, but a magnet cannot be used on regular nail polish. You can apply a first coat of regular nail polish in a similar color as your magnetic polish to conserve the more expensive magnetic polish.

How do you do cat eye nails?

Video: How To Create Cat Eye Nails

  1. Prep the nail and apply a gel base coat. Cure.
  2. Apply one coat of cat eye polish, being sure to cap the free edge.
  3. Immediately after applying the polish, place the magnet as close as possible to the nail without touching the surface.
  4. Apply a second coat of polish and repeat Step 3.

Are magnetic nail polish safe?

Is magnetic nail polish bad for you? Some may find it unsafe to wear metal-based nail polish, but a magnetic nail polish made using non-toxic and skin-friendly ingredients is safe to wear.

Can you use any magnet with magnetic nail polish?

How long does it take for magnetic nail polish to dry?

How long do is take magnetic nails to dry? It will take anywhere between 15-20 minutes for them to dry, so be sure not to touch anything while they dry.

Are iron nails magnetic?

Iron is not naturally magnetic, but it isn’t hard to turn it into a magnet. If you bring an iron nail close to the north end of a magnet, the south ends of the tiny magnets inside of the iron start to line up because they are attracted to the magnet, turning the iron into a magnet in the process.

How does cat eye gel polish work?

How does Cat Eye Gel Polish work? The Cat Eye effect is created due to magnetised particles in the gel polish. When you place your magnet over the Cat Eye polish, the magnet will attract to these particles and create amazing patterns on your nails!

How does cat eye gel nail polish work?

When you place the magnet over the nail, the iron particles rise toward the surface and stay there due to the thickness of the polish as it dries,” says Wong. The result? The particles can be seen through the nail polish, which creates the mesmerizing cat eye effect.