Magnetic Manicure Designs That You Can Master At Home

You apply like an Etch-a-Sketch for your nails and can make any pattern you want — here, 5 ideas

The latest nail polish trend taking social media by storm? A magnetic manicure. These shiny, prismatic nail designs are made by swiping on coats of special nail polish that can then be pulled using a magnet to create unique, swirly patterns on your nails that resemble 3D electromagnetic waves. It’s like an Etch-a-Sketch for your nails!

What makes this nail trend especially flattering for women over 50? The polish’s shimmery finish bounces light onto hands and nails to instantly blur aging beauty concerns like nail ridges and crepey skin.

Before we jump into the gorgeous magnetic manicures you can whip up, you might be wondering how magnetic nail polish actually works. These polishes are infused with finely shaved metallic particles which are then activated when using a strong magnet near polished nails. This creates eye-catching, shifty patterns on nails for a beautiful and textured look, says manicurist Hannah Lee of HannahRoxIt.com. “These manicures have become so popular since they give nails such a cool effect that is mesmerizing to look at and easy to achieve at home,” she says.

All you need is a magnetic polish and a special nail design magnet tool that will help you easily make one of the five most common magnetic manicure designs: cat-eye (single stripe) “X” (crisscross), aura (circle), zig-zag and velvet.

Read on for the simple step-by-step instructions to create a magnetic manicure for yourself!

Named for its resemblance to the line at the center of a cat’s eye, this magnetic manicure is a cinch to create. An added perk: The linear pattern draws the eye vertically for a nail-lengthening effect.

Check out the below video from Lee’s YouTube channel to see how simple this look is to achieve.

An eye-catching silver crisscross pattern makes nails look as pretty as a wrapped-up present. Better yet, the metallic straight lines don’t even require a steady hand.

To see the crisscross design being made in action, and learn how to use the magnet tool, check out the below video from YouTuber Christy Rose.

Inspired by the invisible, colorful energy fields known as “auras,” this magnetic manicure is characterized by its brightly-hued, circular pattern that glows near the center of each nail. A great way to help hands appear more dewy.

This plush design is making waves on social media as it mimics the look of velvet fabric and gives nail a pretty sparkly 3D effect. Even better? It keeps the focus on nails and off of aging hands.

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Resembling lightning bolts, this magnetic manicure is sure to strike up a conversation! Bonus: A zig-zag design draws the eye back and forth to distract to help make nails look even longer.

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