The magnetic trend

My nails are generally where any trends will lay. I'm not one for updating my entire wardrobe every season but I will try and channel some style on my nails.
So after the matte, the crackles and the dalmations comes the magnetic.
I was lucky enough to sample the style at a press day when I was in London and it amazed me! Easily amazed...

I love that it's also available on the high street through 17 (who also have a matte top coat for those late on the wagon) and was glad to receive two of their shades.

Teal*, Gun Metal*

For £5.99 from a brand like 17 my hopes were high. £6 for one nail varnish does seem quite high when the majority are around the £4 mark. 

Application is simple. I found that the thicker the coat the better the magnetized affect worked, and the same goes for holding the magnet as soon as you've applied the varnish to the nail. If you try doing your whole hand then going over them with the magnet it doesn't bring out the greatest affect.

Likewise, the affect isn't consistent. It didn't have the same look on each nail and on some it just didn't work at all. I tried to flip the magnet so it would give a vertical wave as well, I wouldn't advice that. Magnets don't like being vertical apparently.

I am generally impressed with the overall finish though. There may be a few duds on a few of your nails but overall, unless you're staring at them, you'll only notice something a little bit different than your regular straight finish. 

I'm definitely in to the trend, the only logical next step for 17 is for them to release a whole range of colours as the magnet itself is separate to the bottle.
Oh, and don't worry about adding a top coat. I initially thought this would ruin the affect, but it only makes it more supreme with the gloss. Or, go the way of Lipglossiping and mattify.

17 Magnetized Nail Polish is available in four shades, each priced at £5.99. 

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