Everything You Need To Know About Magnetic Nail Polish

Okay, magnetic nail polish? What on earth is that, we hear you cry. Well, to put it simply, it pretty much does what it says on the tin. 

Disclaimer: this does not attract metal objects, so you won’t be walking about like Edward Scissorhands.

 Thankfully. Essentially, by using a special type of polish with magnetic particles, you can create your own nail art patterns with just a magnet tool.

As for what you’ll need to achieve a magnetic mani, you’ll need the magnetic polish, as well as a few extra gel polish application products – and the magnetic tool, of course.

You can grab all your gel polish essentials (and the magnetic tool!) right here, so you don’t have to move a muscle. Plus, we offer free delivery to the UK and Ireland* – now there’s really no excuse!

Essentially, magnetic polish gives your nails a fun textured effect through the use of metallic particles that can be ‘activated’ by a magnet.

Magnetic polishes are so on trend right now and it’s something that the Mylee Tribe has been requesting for a while.

The two key Mylee products to help create this trend are the Mylee Cat Eye Gel Polish and the Magnet Duo for Cat Eye Polish. 

One of the tools from this duo features a circle on one end and a rectangle on the other, whilst the other has a flower shape on one end and a row of little balls on the opposite end.

This technique probably boasts the most fun application process and is actually far more simple than first meets the eye. 

We’ve broken it down into 5 easy steps that will help you achieve that perfect magnetic mani! 

A common misconception is that wearing gel polish will damage your natural nails. 

Actually, it’s incorrectly removing gel polish that does this. Picking or peeling your gel nail polish can damage your natural nail bed underneath and cause your nails to feel thinner or more bendy and prone to breakage.

Here are a few methods on how to correctly and safely remove your magnetic nail polish.

When you see what cool effects these polishes can achieve, you’ll be pretty hooked. 

Mylee’s Cat Eye Collection is actually based on the zodiac signs. Each of the 12 shades aim to reflect the particular traits associated with the zodiacs, broadly representing fire, earth, air and water.

If you’re a water sign, you might be more inclined towards the pale green-tinged gold shimmer like Cancer, which when disrupted by the magnet reveals deep navy base tones. 

This reflects those watery depths and emotional intuition synonymous with the sign.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, if you’re a fire sign, you might be more attracted to the fiery bronze/ copper shimmer of Leo. 

When moved with the magnet, this reveals a deep purple base which reflects a sense of passion and charisma.

Or perhaps a lovely silver holographic shimmer effect polish named 'Orion' takes your fancy? The silver base tone gives off an irrestible shimmering mani!

Of course, you can break outside of your sign and simply match up this futuristic polish with a favourite outfit. The shimmery tones and deeper depths work particularly well for nights out or the darker, cosier days of autumn and winter.

Here are some top tips from Mylee on creating the perfect magnetic nails with Cateye Gel Polish.

1. Hold the magnet as close as possible to the nail for a really defined effect.

2. Do one nail at a time and cure straight away – that way the magnetic particles are cured into place and don't get a chance to dissipate whilst you do your other nails.

3. You can also either use 1 coat of cat eye under and cure the top layer, or use black underneath and cure the cat eye over it for a different effect.