Today, every girl wants to be unique, she wants to stand out among other people. Almost all manicurists are trying to make nail design more memorable. But manufacturers of gel varnishes every time, coming up with new shades, want to pamper their customers. This is how a new and very interesting varnish appeared. Its distinctive feature is that the kit comes with a magnet, with which you can create various patterns of extraordinary beauty. The pattern depends on which side you are holding the magnet to the nail. Designs of magnetic gel polish in the photo can be seen in this article. By the way, it has another name - "Cat's Eye".
Properties of magnetic gel polish
This type of varnish is slightly different from the usual one, it has a more viscous and dense texture, and it also has a huge number of different shades. The creators made it so that on the nails it can last about three weeks, and possibly longer, but you have to make a correction due to the fact that you can see the overgrown nail.
How to create a picture
The composition of magnetic gel polish includes small particles of metal, it is they that help to create a picture on your nails. The article will talk specifically about this type of varnish. After applying magnetic gel polish to the nail plate, a magnet with various patterns is brought to it. Design depends on what kind of drawing is depicted on it. The picture on the magnet will be reflected on the nail itself, the particles can be laid out in the form of stars, stripes and various patterns. They can change after light hits it, if the nail itself is rotated at a different angle.
Stages of applying varnish
This type of design can be done not only in the cabin, at home it is also very simple to carry out. The main thing is to follow a few rules:
- Make a basic manicure. Use the nail file to give the desired shape to the nails, after a relaxing bath, move and remove the cuticles. Sand the nail plate so that its surface becomes perfectly smooth, if this is not done, then the picture may turn out to be ugly, there is a possibility that it will have not smooth surfaces, but with tubercles.
- Apply a base coat to the nail plate. It is advisable to do this with a thin layer, evenly distributing throughout the nail. After that, dry in an ultraviolet lamp for about two minutes.
- After completing the previous step, you can directly apply the magnetic gel polish itself. Shake the bottle before use. This is done so that the metal particles from the bottom evenly disperse throughout the volume. If you have a question how to apply magnetic gel polish, then a wide and comfortable brush will come to the rescue. When the first layer has been painted, bring the magnet close to the nail itself. The distance should be no more than five millimeters, hold it or drive in different directions until the desired pattern is obtained. Dry again in an ultraviolet lamp. If you don’t really like the result, you can repeat this procedure.
- The final final step will be the application of the topcoat. After that, use a special liquid to remove the sticky layer. It can be applied on a napkin.
- Treat the cuticles with a softener, and brush your hands with a moisturizer.
To make the pattern on each nail approximately the same, bring the magnet from the same side. If it turned out that the picture moved, then it can easily be corrected if you bring a magnet to it from the right side. The saturated design of “Cat's Eye” with magnetic gel polish can be done if you coat your nails with black before applying a glossy shade. After that, they will have a stunning view with incredible low tide. Depending on the consistency of the varnish, the procedure for drying the nails differs. So, if it is too liquid, dry separately. In this case, the pattern does not spread.
The result will undoubtedly please you, because you should get a unique design that will only be on your nails.
How to control a magnet to create a picture
In order to achieve a beautiful pattern on the nails, it is advisable to follow some very simple rules:
- There are a great many magnets for creating drawings on sale. Many manufacturers who produce gel varnishes insist that the magnet must be purchased with the same brand as the varnish, but this is not at all. Magnets are suitable for any gel polish that gives the effect of cat's eyes.
- You need to bring a magnet to create a picture immediately after applying the varnish. If this is done later, then the metal particles will not move as much as if done immediately.
- It is recommended to dry in an ultraviolet lamp one finger at a time, then the pattern will not move and will be evenly applied.
- As mentioned earlier, you need to bring the magnet no closer than five millimeters, this must be done carefully so as not to damage the coating.
- After 10-12 seconds, the final drawing will be visible.
- If you drive a magnet over your fingernail, you will see how the image changes.
- Magnetic gel polish can be decorated with various accessories, such as rhinestones and pebbles, which will make your nails more chic and attractive.
How to make gel polish last longer
In order for a design that is made using magnetic gel polish to please you longer, it is advisable to follow a few simple rules:
- Do housework with gloves that will protect your nails from excess moisture.
- Avoid getting nail polish removers and various solvents, this can ruin the picture.
- Try not to scrape the nails on the dishes or any other roughness with your nails, use special brushes for this.
- After you have done a manicure, it is advisable not to go to the sauna, and also avoid getting hot water on your nails for several days.
If you adhere to these simple rules, then a manicure will delight you for a long time with the brilliance and beauty that were originally.
Magnetic pen
The principle of the pen is the same as a regular magnet for gel polish. Patterns with it can be displayed according to your taste, if you try, you can even try to make an inscription. Using a pen is a little easier, as it’s more convenient to hold it in your hand, and drawing a picture is also easy.
It must be used immediately after applying gel polish, bring to a distance of at least five millimeters. Just like after a regular magnet, this requires drying in an ultraviolet lamp.
How to remove nail polish
You can remove magnetic gel polish in the same way as regular gel. To do this, you will need to go through several stages:
- Cut cotton pads in half, then moisten in a liquid that contains acetone. Wrap cotton wool on your nails.
- Secure with foil. This creates the effect of a bath, after which the liquid will penetrate into all layers of varnish.
- After about ten minutes, remove the foil, use an orange stick to scrape off the remnants of the varnish from the nail plate.
- Treat the cuticles with a softening solution. Lubricate hands thoroughly with a moisturizer, and lubricate especially well near the nail plate itself.
After that, your nails will be spared from the dried gel polish, you can think about a new design of manicure, which will be applied in the future. Now you know how to make a magnetic nail polish on your nails, as you can see, in some cases it is even easier than doing a different type of manicure.