EVERYTHING You Need to Know About Magnetic Nail Polish! (Nail Polish 101) || KELLI MARISSA

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Hi friends! Today I have a new Nail Polish 101 video for you and we are talking all about magnetic nail polish and everything you need to know to create the perfect magnetic manicure! First we’ll go over frequently asked questions, then a step by step guide on how to do a magnetic manicure (in multiple different styles), then we can go over some fun magnet shape options and different ways to use magnetic polish :) Let me know if you have any questions!!
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00:00 Introduction
00:47 Magnetic polish FAQ
02:38 How to achieve the perfect magnetic manicure
09:53 Different ways to use magnetic nail polish
12:46 Different magnetic wand shapes
18:43 Troubleshooting tips
22:02 Fun fact question for you!

[@lizsn0w]

Another tip I've heard if you keep bumping your nail into the magnet, is to stick the other end to the metal lid of a candle (or anything metal of a similar height). That way the magnet stays in place and you just hold your finger under it rather than having to hold the wand yourself as well as keeping your nail still. If it's a small candle/magnet stand, you might even be able to leave your finger flat on the table and that way nothing is moving. That has helped me get a stronger cat eye line!

[@KelliMarissa]

OOH that's such a smart idea!!!

[@Tracylyn42]

Wow omg this is a great idea. I can’t believe I didn’t figure this out sooner but thanks so much for the great tip!!!!!

[@laurabolen4809]

i will have to try this. Thank you for the tip.

[@AndiLawson27]

Am I the only one who doesn't get this? What this looks like? 😅

[@charisamartin2152]

Thank you so much! Trying my first magnetic mani at the moment so I appreciate that tip! (ILNP Jet Setter)

[@margarettucker6597]

This is very cool.I'm loving this.I'm 63 years old and I love how far and imaginative nail polishes have gone in their own direction.Thank you so much for a great vidyo.You've gained a new watcher

[@InvisibleRen]

Tip! If you buy those big flat effect magnets from any vendor and it doesn’t work or look like the graphic, unwrap the tape and flip the magnet to the other side, then tape it back up. Test it on your polish bottle. These so commonly accidentally were assembled with the magnets flipped the wrong way and it really makes a difference! They can also get mislabeled and you have to switch the wrapping 😅

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh I'll try it, thanks for the tip!!

[@louspiritualdivas]

That's good to know, bought a load and most are rubbish!

[@nocturnalizzie]

Someone I follow on IG (I forget who) realized that you can do the velvet/aura effect if you put your finger in the middle of two magnets that are side by side.. if that makes sense. Like two magnetic wands with the rectangle sides next to each other (not stacked) and then you put your finger over the place where the two wands are touching. That's become my favorite way to do the velvet style! For cat eye, I stick my wand/magnet on my desk lamp and slide my finger underneath so I make sure I don't bonk the polish (like the KB Shimmer stand, but it's just my lamp lol). I'm not a French tip kind of person, but I've seen people use the round side of a magnetic wand to push the shimmer to the edge of their nail in a French-ish style. Another way to do cool stuff with magnetics is to put the magnet under a nail art mat, paint the polish on, let it dry, and do what you want with the decal. For your fun fact question, I'm 100% a texter but I use lots of emojis to make sure my tone is obvious. I express myself so much more easily via writing than speaking, especially phone conversations!

[@reneparfait_]

Favorites video idea: favorite magnetics! Also, can't wait to see the swatch for Cirque's Blue Velvet 💅💙

[@KelliMarissa]

Yesss Cirque swatches coming soon, I can def do a favorite magnetics video!!

[@evelinaz1548]

great video!! something i have seen people also doing with the round magnet (at 11:50) is going from the bottom of the nail to the tip, leaving that gap at the bottom but the tip is magnetized as like a "faux french tip" maybe you could try that as well!

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh that's a brilliant way to use the curve of the magnet!!

[@vanillabee]

Wearing that right now!! My fave look. The hard part is getting the white sheen line to curve the same way on all 5-10 fingers when you move them in bright light. Still working on that 💅

[@d.on.in.a]

I think the special magnets are supposed to be used with the design part facing up so you can see where the design is going to be! (14:51) Also quick life hack: paint the magnetic wands with magnetic polish so you will always know what the design looks like! (16:24)

[@KelliMarissa]

The magnets have a little lip on them for resting on your finger so I believe they're meant to be used like regular nail magnets!!

[@d.on.in.a]

​@@KelliMarissathey might still work in both directions, it might be worth trying ❤ and the second tip I mentioned could still be useful!

[@lildarkvixen]

I was just getting frustrated over my magnetics not looking that good/dispersing super quickly this is PERFECT timing. Also I LOL'ed at the magnet 6 results NOT what I was expecting at all LOL

[@KelliMarissa]

Haha who could have predicted that weird little squiggle!! 😂😂😂

[@Sonsbitchesall]

ILNP cannot be matched. I didn’t know they had that many magnets- that’s how you release magnetic polishes. They gave us literally over 8 options that’s awesome I haven’t even seen half of these magnets. Awesome video, Kelly!!

[@nini6044]

the magnets are from amazon not ILNP

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh yes sorry for the confusion - the magnets themselves are from Amazon but the polish I used them with was from ILNP 🙂

[@monsyd913]

I've used the multiple striped one with Mooncat's Cheshire Cat and it's absolutely gorgeous 🥰

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh I gotta try that 😻

[@violetviolet888]

Many thanks Kelli! Appreciate you adding more content to your Nail Polish 101 Series,

[@KelliMarissa]

Yay so glad you enjoy these videos!!😁❤️

[@samantharader5582]

i love magnetics and keep finding new tricks to keep them fun - my favorite way to paint them is as decals. i have several different shape magnets, neodymium rings, and yes, for this method, refrigerator magnets can be fun too. put them under a plastic sheet (like a zip top bag or binder insert, then paint the magnetic polish over the area. wait til it’s completely dry (several hours) and you’ve just made a decal you can adhere any way you want on your nails! i love doing this the day before i want to change my manicure if i’m not sure i’ll have the time to sit with each nail and a magnet. QDTC won’t disperse the line either as the polish is fully set when sticking the decal on.

[@Vordie]

Lately I've been obsessed with doing a velvet style BUT, during the top coat, I'll hover in the aura style from far away for maybe ~10 seconds and it creates SUUUUCH a beautiful look, like the polish still shifts in that velvety way but when it does, you can see a soft, more pronounced line in the middle! Give it a try if you're ever bored. I also can never do the "under the nail" technique (might be my giant manhands 🤣), the line is always not as sharp and it's almost a "double" looking line? Not sure how to explain it. On the question: DEFINITELY text "hey can i call u" and then call, I would never "cold call" as the YOUTHS like to call it :P

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh yeah I get that double line too for some reason!! I wonder why that is!!!

[@stardroplet9499]

😮

[@alphabettown04]

Lol I’ve never heard the term “cold call.”

[@KelliMarissa]

@@alphabettown04 haha it's definitely an older term, usually referred to calling a potential customer being solicited from a business!

[@alphabettown04]

@@KelliMarissa Dang, I didn’t even know that. Thank you, Kelli!

[@skyyallof3678]

I LOVE using the circle on my short nails, I basically make a moon/eclipse shape and I think its really fun

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh where do you place it??

[@katstorm13]

​@@KelliMarissa when I use the circle or the ring magnet, I usually put it towards the edge of wherever I want it. Then it makes a curved line on the nail. Sometimes it ends up being a curved line, with one side being bright with the magnetic pigment, and the other is dark.

[@chocomental]

I love magnetic polishes! They take so long, but always worth it. I’ve never bought a collection that came with the magnetic wand so I’ve been using these strong cylinder magnets that I’ve had for years, I clip 2 of them side by side and it’s a really easy way of getting that twisted effect that you tried with the round end of the wand. It’s like getting the best of both the cat eye and velvet style!

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh that's such a smart trick!!

[@pleasestopscreaming]

Magnetics are my favorite finish. They just look so fancy and eye-catching. I never have trouble with the "finger on top of the magnet" method but I've definitely encountered weak magnets and polishes with less oomph in them than others. Another shortcut is doing one coat of black, then one coat of the magnetic. As for the question, I'm in texting if it's a short back and forth. But I'm not trying to have a whole conversation like that 😅 If we're TALKING, I'm calling!

[@ginaroberts2184]

Thank you for mentioning the shortcut of painting nails one coat of black nail polish first. My sister told me it makes a big difference when she paints the magnetic nail polish on top of it.

[@cancerian77]

I use magnetics a lot. If you use no.4 with a green magnetic polish and centre the stick, it gives off a nice leafy forest look. I use the pattern magnets to give a 3d base to stamping art too.

[@samanthabradley860]

That little tee magnet by KBShimmer is a *really* great option for if you want to magnetize the polish on your dominant hand. I tried it about a month or two ago and actually kind of liked it after a bit of practice; too bad I threw that magnet out. I'll have to get it again next month

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh yeah good point, it's tough to work on that other hand!!

[@dianeweber4174]

I needed this video! Thank you si much for sharing! ❤

[@Lunarelle1013]

Thank you so much for this! It definitely helped me!!

[@karenjohnson1523]

Great Nails 101. Much appreciated.

[@johannacastro7159]

❤❤❤❤🎉thank u hunny I really needed this video doing my nails 💅 now myself

[@nc2073]

Kelli... you are a great teacher! Your descriptions and instructions are clear, concise, and easy to follow. Thanks so much!

[@KelliMarissa]

I'm so happy to hear that, thank you!!

[@PlatinumCyGirl]

How cool! I love this! Thanks for the tips 🎉

[@KelliMarissa]

Yay glad you found them helpful!!

[@TheLizzifer]

This is SO helpful, thank you so much Kelli!

[@KelliMarissa]

So glad to hear it 🥰🥰!

[@ruheavenbound]

Very useful video. I absolutely love using magnetic polishes.

[@ashleyrussell9009]

So incredibly helpful! Thanks!!

[@KelliMarissa]

Glad it was helpful! 🥰🥰

[@ThatTeal]

Thank you for this video. I've been trying to figure out the Velvet method. I kept putting the magnet directly over and hover around to no good. I see here you use the side of the magnet and create a square! OMG! Magnet sandwich! 🤯 Much appreciated. 💅🏽💅🏽💅🏽

[@KelliMarissa]

Yay I'm glad that helped! Let me know if you give it a try!!

[@justjackie3792]

I really appreciate this video. Thanks!

[@KelliMarissa]

You're very welcome! 🥰🥰

[@deejohnson827]

Kelli, thanks so much for this video! I just bought a magnetic polish and magnet and haven't tried them yet. So timely! Thanks, too, for all the helpful information.

[@lexyluwho]

This is incredibly helpful and SO thorough! Thank you!

[@KelliMarissa]

So happy you enjoyed it 🥰🥰

[@GinandTonic369]

Great video!! Thank you!

[@KelliMarissa]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@unmellowyellow]

Just ordered the magnet kit from Amazon. Can’t wait to experiment! Thanks 😊🤗

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh yay let me know how it works for you!!

[@randomharts]

Kelli this was a great and very informative video! I appreciate how thorough you were with the steps🥰

[@KelliMarissa]

Ahh thank you so much! I always love doing the 101 videos because it gives me a chance to really go on and on about something hahaha

[@juleslynn476]

Ugh! I can never get magnetic to work no matter what advice u follow. 24 hours later it has disappeared. Hopeful some of this will help.😊

[@KelliMarissa]

Ahh hope this helps!! 🤞🤞

[@MissReneeMichelle]

SAME

[@elsiegurl8123]

Same, no matter how long I hold the magnet, both as I'm painting and over the top coat, even of I come back and redo the magnet in like 10 minute increments until the polish is fully dry, the lines are still dispersed by the next day lol idk it just doesn't like me for some reason, maybe it's telling me to try the aura style haha

[@katstorm13]

For some polishes, even if the top is dry, it can take hours for the full amount of polish to set up. Obviously we can't sit there for hours holding a magnet. I'll sometimes rig up a little contraption using blue poster sticky tack so I can just keep my finger on the table under it. Then I magnetize a bit longer, and after top coat keep it there for several minutes. It still disperses some, I haven't found a non gel magnetic polish that holds that perfect design.

[@ariannasv22]

Could be the top coat, could also just be a polish with a weak magnetic effect. I personally recommend ilnp, heard cirque colors magnetics are pretty good as well

[@SurprisedPikacheesecake]

Super helpful, thanks!

[@KelliMarissa]

Yay happy to help! :)

[@continuallycountingchicken7338]

OMG! The horizontal strips are sooooo cool and the diagonal. OMG!!

[@KelliMarissa]

My two faves as well, I can imagine so many cool manis with them!! Especially with some of those funky KBShimmer magnetics haha

[@VRwarrior]

Learned a lot. Thanks ❤

[@KelliMarissa]

Glad it was helpful! 🥰🥰

[@Mirandathedragon]

Just bought my first magnetic polishes and I'm so excited for velvet nails!!

[@KelliMarissa]

Ohh you're gonna have so much fun playing around!!!

[@kathyperkov5939]

Thanks Kelli. I’ve never tried a magnetic polish but will have to give it a go. Super helpful xo

[@KelliMarissa]

Yay I'm happy I could help!!

[@eileen58]

That magnet kit that you bought and tested was SO SICK!!! I loved it! I’m gonna ask for it for Christmas.

[@KelliMarissa]

It really is so fun. I'm imagining perfect holiday manicures with those stripes!!

[@ginaroberts2184]

Kelli, Thanks so much for this video. So kind + thoughtful of you for making this video for people like me that don't have any experience with magnetic nail polishes. I recently bought a set of 6 magnetic nail polishes that came with the magnet. I'm looking forward to using them. Thanks to your tutorial + a little practice, I should be able to get the cats eye design that I want. Thanks again! 🥰

[@bluefroggy99]

Thanks so much for this video! The magnet set is pretty cool. I want to shop for some myself.

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh let me know if you find any other funky patterns! I want more haha!!

[@makeupandbrunch]

Justv discovered you and i love the detail and camera quality. Also love that your eye makeup complements your nails ❤

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh gosh thank you so much! 🥰❤️ And welcome to my channel!!

[@parler8698]

Love ❤ it.

[@emilyr2836]

Ooh, I'm going to have to get a set of shaped magnets like that! My magnetics are all gels, so I have more wiggle room on adjusting the patterns.

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh yeah gels are such a great way to get the perfect magnetic look!!

[@TheGrossDemon]

Your makeup always looks so pretty. I wish i 1. Had the skills to do such pretty make up and 2. Wish I could find makeup that showed up as nicely on my skin.

[@MissBinkerton]

Yes magnetics! I have been so curious of those weird sets of magnets. They actually worked way better than I thought they would. Thank you for showing each of them! I can't seem to get the round side to work well on my nails either. My nails are longer, but I think to narrow? I usually text people, but certain times I will call them. For example if I am last minute seeing if someone wants to go somewhere with me, I will give them a call to try and get a quicker answer. I also call my grandparents and mother all the time 🤣 Our family was always a call when you get home type.

[@juliemarie4787]

Great video! I have yet to try any magnetic polish, let alone a magnetic mani. However, this gives me some inspiration to actually try this! Thank you! I love the Amazon magnet kit too! I have bigger nail beds and tend to keep my nails on the longer side. Looking forward to trying this.

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh yeah I think a lot of these designs would suit bigger nails way better haha!

[@Diri916]

Thank you so much! perfect timing! I just bought my first magnetic polishes! I didn’t understand the aura style before you explained it.

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh yay good timing haha! I hope you have fun playing with the magnetics!!

[@heatherb077]

Thank you so much for a very descriptive lesson I've been working with magnetic polish for years, But this was a very helpful video Thank you!

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh yay I'm so glad you found it helpful!!

[@mimieichner4731]

Great tutorial🖤

[@KelliMarissa]

Thank you!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@TheMome58]

Ah great video thanks Kelli So I've solved a couple of my issues, I wasn't doing each nail separately so that would explain why it wasn't holding or magnetising the top coat, so I'll be trying that now and I'm sure it will look so much better, thanks again 👍xx

[@21bifox]

Thanks I just new magnetic polish and needed tips.

[@neyisek6928]

New to polish & your channel. I am really enjoying your content. Thank you

[@KelliMarissa]

Welcome to my little corner of the internet! Nail polish is such a great hobby because it doubles as self care :) you're gonna have so much fun with it!!

[@sharonaliza8984]

I just got my 1st magnetic nail polish in the mail right before I saw this video - so timely!! Thank you!

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh that's great timing haha! I hope you have fun using it, magnetics are so great!!

[@sheylynnemiller7127]

I love magnetic polishes. I did kind of struggle with them at first but what I do is I actually magnetize all three coats. I have a shaky hand so I just do one nail at a time and set my magnet on a hard surface magnet side up and then put my finger on top of that and then paint a coat, let it dry a bit, then another coat and then the third coat. I just keep my nail on the magnet the whole time. It takes awhile but it seems to work pretty well for me.

[@KelliMarissa]

Those are great tips imo! I know a lot of people have success magnetizing each coat. I don't know why it never works for me haha!

[@Bettina257]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@kathleendavid1035]

Well done!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@KelliMarissa]

Thank you so much!!

[@queenwein16]

Thank you for posting this Kelli!! I have many magentic nail polishes in my collection. Some polishes seem to work better than others. I have an ILNP called Sandbar that barely looks like it magnetized so i am going to go back and try again after watching this. Thank you!!!!!!! ❤🎉

[@KelliMarissa]

I do think that ILNP's first few polishes were much more subtle in terms of magnetic pigment, so if it's one of their earlier ones it might just be less magnetic 😅 but their new ones are truly amazing imo!!

[@tracyhoverson8294]

Thank you for this video! Super helpful & I had no idea there was fancy magnet shapes! My current magnetic mani (menchie cat eye) went pretty well, but I can definitely improve my technique. I was magnetizing every coat which was pretty time consuming, so I’m looking forward to utilizing your tips. Thank you!

[@KelliMarissa]

Yeah I definitely have a quicker time just magnetizing the top coat, and I think it looks just as good!! 😋 (Edit: I should say top LAYER, and top coat haha)

[@BeckyANails]

I’m really digging these 101 videos again!! I think seeing how you work with the Amazon magnets for instance helps so much! I always see them but never knew if they would really work! I’m also curious about those long barrel magnets I’ve seen. Have you tried tide for the aura or velvet look? I’ve read it works better. I’ve also read that using regular topcoat instead of quick dry works better with magnetic polishes. What are your thoughts? Thanks for sharing as usual! I’m slowly getting back to feeling better and trying to catch up on all the videos I’ve missed! Love you!! ❤😅💅

[@glennaamburgey4627]

Love your videos ❤

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh thank you so much!!

[@anitabailey8050]

I have stamped with magnetic polish looks cool!!

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh that sounds awesome!!

[@blunki_123]

The magnets that come with the polish are so strong, I almost jumped when two of the holo taco ones slammed together. 😅

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh gosh yes it's scary when that happens LOL! Or when it flies across the desk to stick to a lamp or something hahaha

[@pattiespolishcorner3274]

I might try that magnet set. Some of the designs are nice. 😊

[@KelliMarissa]

For the price I think it's totally worth it! Tbh I probably would have paid $10 for just the striped magnet haha!

[@Lsantiago21]

Great video!!!! Would love so tips on gel magnetic manicures. I find it more difficult since I feel I hace to cure each nail separately. So tips would be much appreciated.

[@RobbyDDDMakeup]

Thank you so much ❤

[@KelliMarissa]

Glad you enjoyed!! 🥰

[@JessieLee_]

This is such a needed magnetic polish 101. Like I’ve mentioned I’ve seen reviews on amazing brands saying it didn’t stay magnetized and I think some was people just not really knowing what to do. I love & appreciate your reviews overall, swatches and nail polish 101 videos…thanks bunches 💜💅🏻 I was born in 79 and kinda prefer calling friends and loved ones bc I think texting and messaging can sometimes (at least for me) get misunderstood. Plus I grew up calling all my friends and loved ones growing up. Now if I just want to shoot a quick question, check in on someone or let them know I’m On my way etc. I prefer texting. If I’m having a conversation if the person doesn’t like talking on the phone then I’ll voice memo them. So growing up with phones ☎️ and I live in chronic pain do sometimes I can’t text or message bc it hurts. I agree it depends who you’re talking to. Great question 🙋🏻‍♀️

[@jessicabeaver5641]

This is a great video!! Love magnetically but always feel like I never get them quite right.

[@KelliMarissa]

There's definitely a learning curve but it gets easier!! 😋❤️

[@alinebristol102]

Having just placed my 1st mooncat order (using the lunar sale 20% off code), I’m so stoked to watch this! These will be my first magnetic polishes so your timing is perfect. Thank you!

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh yes Mooncat does really amazing magnetics, you'll love em!!!

[@cerddoriaeth21]

This is a great video!!! I love seeing all the shapes, that’s really cool! One tip I’ve seen is using multiple wands at once (mostly relevant if you’re using the under-the-finger trick) but one thing I found is you have to be consistent when doing that because the magnets might have different polarizations, so sometimes I would undo the magnetization of a previous layer when I use a different magnet!

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh yeah that makes sense haha!

[@christyn6679]

Thanks for the tips…I have trouble with magnetic polish….will try shaking it. Bought the magnets. Looking forward to playing around with it.

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh I hope you get a successful magnetic mani!! ❤️

[@DLFH]

This is very informative and will try some of your tips to get my one problem child magnetic polish to work better.

[@KelliMarissa]

Yay I'm glad you enjoyed! I hope it helps 😄

[@cindyzander2448]

Magnet 4 gave a flame look. Very cool!

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh yeah!!

[@lauratarkenton4869]

Thanks so much! This was helpful because I was just getting my “wish list” together and was including some magnetic polishes since I don’t have any yet. I appreciate all the 101 videos. 👏 I prefer to talk if the conversation is longer than a few quick texts. It’s always better to hear someone’s voice.

[@KelliMarissa]

Yay I'm glad you enjoyed! You'll have a lot of fun once you try magnets for the first time, it really can be a rabbit hole with experimenting haha!

[@livinginbliss]

What an awesome deep dive on magnetics! I’ve been pretty lucky with my small amount of experience working with magnetic polish. I’ve noticed that not all magnets are created equal, so using a strong magnet will work much better. I’m very intrigued by the magnet pack you demo’d, candy cane nails would be so fun! Thanks as always for sharing your wisdom. You’ve inspired me to try the aura technique.

[@KelliMarissa]

I was just thinking, it might be even more fun to do a red base and then do a silver magnetic like Amulet over it with diagonal stripes! Instant candy cane manicure!

[@livinginbliss]

You’ve convinced me I need to add Amulet to my wish list! Haha I’m gonna try this!

[@amandabarnett4986]

Magnetic is one of my favorite formulas! I keep grabbing Cadillacquer magnetics in PPU and OMG. Stunning. Also love the idea of pulling the pigment up in the bottle before the shake. I prefer texts over phone calls any day. 😅

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh I am trying to think if I've used a Cadillacquer magnetic but my mind is blanking!!

[@fighttheevilrobots3417]

I have magnetics from ILNP, Clionadh, and Bluebird Laquer. All beautiful but the Bluebird fades in a few hours. ILNP "Amber" is my longest lasting magnetic. The Clionadh slickadelic collection is just gorgeous beyond comparison.

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh I still havent tried Clionadh or Bluebird!

[@AlexaFaie]

@@KelliMarissa Oh you need to! You would have loved Clionadh's halloween minis collection. It was still available on sale (discounted) the other day so I'd grab that if you see it. My faves from it are Essence of Toad & Pumpkin Guts. Each polish in the set has a different finish and there's a little pack of halloween themed glitters you can add on top. And the box is just adorable! Plus the slickadelics are incredible looking. I've only tried them as swatches on my silicone mat so far but they're very pretty. And I'm loving the ones I got from their Mixology collections too.

[@nataleen2623]

I love Clionadh’s lacquer’s, but I still haven’t tried their Slickadelics because I accidentally forgot to order the shade I had on my wishlist during their summer sale. I didn’t forget that magnetic wand though and it’s the only one I own that I use with my other magnetic polishes, but I just don’t find it to be very strong. Do you own that wand too and enjoy it or does it just work best with Clionadh magnetics instead?

[@aub_k2819]

I just subscribed! Awesome videos ❤💅

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh thank you so much! And welcome to my little corner of the internet 🥰🥰

[@carolschlosser2716]

Awesome

[@KelliMarissa]

Thank you!!

[@TheGrossDemon]

Ive been using the magnet at the bottom of nendoroid doll stands to magnitize my nails. I held it up to the bottle to see if it worked and it did, but it never really worked on my fingers, worked fine on my toes tho. After watching this video im starting to wonder if the problem was just me not holding the magnet over my nail long enough lol. Im going to try again when i get off work lol. Ok i actually think the real problem is that the stand magnets are round. The magnet attatched to the stands arent that much larger than my finger nails so i think thats why they work better on my toes than in my fingers. I ordered a bar magnet tho and hopefully thatll help me get better at applying the effect. Thanks for all the knowledge!

[@hmsmowood]

Thank you so much for this! I recently bought my first magnetics and I tried so hard to get it right, but it was rubbish and so frustrating.

[@TracyD2]

Ooh favorite jelly sandwich combo’s please!

[@KelliMarissa]

Yesss I've been wanting to do a video on that!!

[@lindsaymartin2803]

This couldn't have been a better timed video! I planned on using my mooncat Millennia magnetic polish tonight and this makes me feel less intimidated 😂

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh I hope it went well for ya!! 😋🤞

[@mariaainscough8664]

Thank you so much Kelli this is really helpful. Can you tell me what polish you are wearing in the into and outro here it looks amazing, thank you 🙂

[@KelliMarissa]

Sure! I've always got it listed in the description - today it's OPI The Leo-nly One!

[@theseinstrumentals]

Cool video. I have a sinful color magnet polish from probably over 10 years ago. It has a cool starburst magnet that really works. Just bought mooncat mad hatter and have recently been hearing people say magnets were hard but wasn’t really sure why and it spooked me a little lol. Now I should be good lol. Also I laughed so hard at the squiggly line when you said nothing could prepare you for what it did haha

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh I didn't know Sinful ever made magnetics! I wish they'd do it again, magnetic polishes are a little expensive hahaha

[@duinsophie]

What's worked for me is using 2 magnets. One underneath and the other hovered on top. It requires a bit of finger strength to prevent the magnets from snapping together but play around with it and you can usually find a position that works. I hold it for at least 1-2mins (even longer if I can bear it). Essentially you want it to start drying. I like it to be touch dry before I take the magnets away. I do it again for the top coat. Generally I do this for every coat. The first coat generally dries faster (so I hold the magnet for a shorter time) as it's a thinner coat.

[@kaylamaenot3247]

On method to hold the wand style magnets steady/reduce risk of bumping; sandwich it in the pages of a book! Such a game changer

[@KelliMarissa]

OMG that's a brilliant idea!

[@fighttheevilrobots3417]

Magnetic is my favorite type of nail polish!

[@KelliMarissa]

It's always so beautiful!!

[@shay8502]

Thanks for the video! I love the idea of magnetizing the bottle before shaking :O I usually text instead of calling if I want someone to remember or be able to look up the details afterwards, e.g. for sharing a link/an article, sending photos to go with a story, or *especially* for planning/scheduling. I'll call (usually by texting first or asking the person to call me when they're available tbh) if I just want to hang out or catch up with someone, and if I want to hear their reactions while I talk :p

[@KelliMarissa]

Oooh yeah I definitely like to have details written down in text form haha! But I agree, I love telling stories on the phone lol!

[@erdiaz13]

I love the magnet shapes! I also have a flower looking shape that's like the pen and it creates cute little starbursts. I bought some awhile ago too and I must say that I've found working with gel magnet polishes are WAY easier! You can continually work on it without the risk of it drying and the lines tend to be and stay sharper so I've found but that's just me, I have such a hard time with regular magnetic polish! 😭 But part of it could be differences in quality between brands too.

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh yeah magnetic gels are great for taking your time! Honestly using gels really helped me learn how to master regular magnetic polish because it helped me learn how to work quickly (and still giving myself time for mistakes while I practiced with gels haha!)

[@marieazrak1951]

Nail stamping plates with different brands of nail polish like OPI Orly, besides Maniology nail polish

[@jillann]

ohhh thank you souch for this video... I'm have almost 700 polish and no magnets ... I've always wanted to try and now I'm gonna ! I just purchased amulet while watching this video LOL xo

[@KelliMarissa]

Ooh you're gonna have SO much fun experimenting with it! It's so fun to put over other colors and transform them!!

[@carolgerstmann4852]

I love magnetics but i just dont feel like doing the work sometimes. I have only purchased from starrily and they magnetize pretty well. I also have that amazon magnetics set and if your practice Kelli the sunburst is quite beautiful on the gold starrily magnetic (i forgot what planet it its) this is has inspired me to use my polishes now. Thank you for this video!

[@antheeamorgan]

Just a FYI, you can use any magnet that you have at home, you do not need a special nail magnet. I even used fridge magnets and they worked, even though you can only do the aura style of magnetisation 😋 But if you have any other shapes of magnets at home, give them a try 😁😉

[@KelliMarissa]

Oh thanks for sharing your experience! I've only tried fridge magnets and I haven't been able to get them to work 😅 and I don't think I have any other magnets around but its definitely nice to have options on what to use!!

[@JW-dk4mr]

A nail paint series would be awesome

[@KelliMarissa]

What kind of series would you like to see? 🙂

[@JW-dk4mr]

Hi!! Appreciate you asking. Similar to this type of video. Educating nail polish newbies or folks that could inspiration or tutorials on how to use special tools or effects! Take care and thanks for all you do!

[@JW-dk4mr]

@kellimarissa ....or a series of nail art for each holiday

[@countrygirl7402]

I have some shape magnets as well. Some work, some don't. But I love playing around with them. I bought a different set a few years ago and the wands look more traditional. There's a lot of nail art products out there. I do so love being a girl and doing my nails. 😊

[@KelliMarissa]

There's just so much fun stuff in the nail polish world to discover haha!

[@Angela-ks6fg]

This might be a stupid question, but can you do the all ten nails for the first two coats and then do one nail at time when it comes to the third coat that you plan to magnetize? Love your videos!

[@KelliMarissa]

Not a stupid question at all and yes! That's actually usually how I do it, sorry I didn't specify that haha 😅😅

[@MoodysMood-lt6wh]

Thank you! This is right on time for me as I have never used a magnetic polish but have recently decided that I want to try. Would you suggest not using a quick dry top coat when magnetizing? As for the texting vs calling, yes definitely depends on the 'who' and it depends on what's going on with me at the time. Life is always 'life-ing' so sometimes a call just isn't convenient.

[@KelliMarissa]

You can definitely use a quick dry top coat, just make sure you hover the magnet over it while that coat dries as well! You're gonna have a lot of fun playing with magnetics 🥰

[@MoodysMood-lt6wh]

@@KelliMarissa thank you! I’m looking forward to it! So excited!