Start by applying a thin layer of Nailboo’s Forever Glaze Base Coat to your prepared nail surface. Apply in rubbing motion for best adhesion. Cure for 30 seconds in Pro Cure LED Lamp.
Apply Background Color & Cure
Optional - Apply one to two coats of the background color. Here we are using Dark Dreams Gel Polish to achieve the strongest effect. Cure for 60 seconds in between layers.
Each magnetic shade is unique and offers multiple possibilities for experimentation. For some shades, like our Gorgeous Garnet, Mystic Ruby, Sapphire Vice, and Teal Treasure, it's best to use a dark base color. For other shades such as Amethyst, Moonstone, and Pink Quartz you'll be fine without a background color. Diamond Dust consists of pure super reflective silver magnetic particles. It is versatile and works great as a topper over any other dip or gel polish.
Apply Magnetic Gel, Magnetize & Cure
Roll the bottle between your hands to ensure it is well mixed and to bring up the magnetic particles. Apply one layer of your preferred shade from Nailboo's Magnetic Gel Collection to each nail individually.
Hold the magnet wand in the desired position for the magnetic effect. Once you've
achieved the desired effect, cure under Nailboo's Pro Cure LED Lamp for 10 seconds to freeze the design in place.
To create a swoosh pattern, quickly swipe the wand up and down on one side of the nail.
For a Velvet effect, hover the magnet at the bottom, top, and both sides of your nail for a few seconds.
To achieve a line effect, position the wand over your nail and lift it up quickly.
For a French design, start by magnetizing the velvet and then slide the wand upright.
For a firework effect, sweep from all sides to push the particles toward the center.
Check if you are satisfied with the opacity. You can apply an additional coat of magnetic sparkles to achieve the desired coverage or layer different colors on top of each other.
Apply Gel Top Coat & Cure
Apply thin and even layer of Nailboo’s No Wipe Top Coat. Cure for 60 seconds in Pro Cure LED Lamp.
This step can be skipped. The gel base coat is intended for use only on the natural nail.
In general gel polish has a thicker consistency compared to regular nail polish. Temperature affects the ease of use of gel products as well. If the temperature in the room is cold the viscosity will be temporarily higher. During hot weather, gel polish becomes more water-like.
Be cautious of exposing your gel polish to sunlight, as it can result in a clumpy texture. It’s very important to store and use gel polish away from sunlight or natural light. When curing the nails in the lamp it’s best to close the bottle and move it farther away when the LED Lamp is on.
If you're looking to achieve a velvet or cat-eye look, you will need a magnet. However you can apply the gels without magnetizing for a uniform glittery look.
This type of magnet is not strong enough to achieve the full effect.
Yes! Apply your color of dip powder or build powder layers for strength. Activate after dipping. Skip buffing and second Activator step. Gel needs a textured surface for the gel polish to adhere to. Apply magnetic polish, magnetize, cure and finish with gel top coat.
A magnet attracts and repels. When you use a magnet on your nail, it can push away the magnetic particles under the surface, causing them to disappear. The easiest way to fix this is to swipe over the nail with the brush from the bottle. This will reset the particles and make them uniformly layered again. Feel free to give it another shot by trying different angles and movements with the magnetic wand.