China Glaze Magnetix Review
China Glaze Cling On & Magnet
I first ran across magnetic nail poish at Sephora and tried it on my neice. It didn't work. So I was less than enthused when I saw the China Glaze Magnetix display a month later at another location. The workers assured me, however, that it really did work and should give it a shot.
A big thanks to my neice for being my guinea pig…again!
Cling OnI started with a base coat of Cling On. The application is really smooth and as a stand-alone polish, would work with just two coats.
Close UpIsn't this a pretty avocado green?
Magnetix MagnetThe magnet comes with three designs: chevron, star and diagonal lines. I tried out all three to see how they looked on the nail.
Using the MagnetWorking on one nail at a time, I added another coat of polish. Immediately after, I placed the magnet above the nail, making sure I wasn't too close. The magnet helps with this. There is a ridge above each of the magnets to set against your finger. Still be cautious. If your second coat of polish is too thick, the magnet will pick it right up off your nail!
Magnet Designs
Here are my opinions on each design.
The star is really cool and versatile. Changing where you hold the magnet changes the entire design.
The diagonal lines create a really neat effect. To get the lines to reach clear across the nail, however, you have to move the magnet. Too slow and the polish will dry before the design is made. Too fast and the design doesn't have time to come out.
The chevron pattern is lame. Lame, lame, lame! As you can see, it just looks a little jagged like I messed up. I wouldn't even bother with it.
I let my neice decide her favorite design and she chose the diagonal lines. So here's the finished look!
Finished NailsI couldn't help but do an accent nail on her ring finger. (It's an addiction.) I love how the star adds some interest, but doesn't detract from the unique effect on the other nails.
Here's a closer look at the accent nail.
Star Accent NailI really love the Magnetix line. The polish alone is quality. Add the magnetic effects to it and you have nails people are sure to notice.
The Magnetix line comes in six colors. The magnet and polish retails for $10 each.
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Reader Comments (9)
seriously cool nail polish technology! i def love the diagonal design da best
How fun - I've never seen design magnets. Love that color and your mani, your nails look gorgeous. Thanks so much for linking up for the first ever Mani Monday! We hope you keep linking up, as there will be giveaways through Mani Monday about once a month ;)
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Heather
I love ChG Magnetix collection! It's good to see your star magnet worked, I've had troubles with mine! Gorgeous nails!
I love it! I have been meaning to get my hands on that new polish! It looks fantastic!
I hadn't heard of this. Very cool! I'll have to find some and give it a try.
I'm visiting from Mani Monday.
I love the star design...not seen the magnets yet, but I've been broke for weeks so have not tempted myself to go into Ulta or Sephora...maybe June. Still.
As a professional, you like the Cling On base coat? And I'd LOVE to know what I need to be doing for my nails. They won't grow or they split and peel and I've had a devil of a time finding anything to help them. Years ago I used Develop 10 from my manicurist and it was amazing...but they sold the company, moved it to California and reformulated it and bingo...no long working!
I hear ya, Susan! I can get a little out of control in the beauty locales… ;)
I used Cling On magnetix as the base coat to get a darker finish with the magnet. As far as normal base coats, I use polish remover to dry out the nail first. For a base coat with an opaque polish, I'll just do multiple coats. If it's a sheer polish, I'll base with a white for lighter colors or an opake darker polish for darker colors.
I've dealt with my own peeling nails and the thing that works best is to not change polish very often (the remover is drying). Then buff your nails with a buffer sponge instead of using a file or emery board.
On sale at my Sally's Beauty Supply for $3.29 each!
I usually use a non-acetone polish remover. After the lotions, cuticle remover, etc., I use vinegar to dry out the nail. buffer sponge...pretty sure I have one around here.
Now, what top coat do you recommend?
Woohoo! Rockin' deal!
My favorite topcoat is Diamond Dry BUT only use it over dark colors. The topcoat will darken after about two days. I'm not sure what causes it, but it's a huge bummer! So my allover choice is Seche Vite. Just be warned, as with any topcoat, it will thicken over time.
And please excuse my misspelling of opaque in my previous comment. Opake…sheesh!