How to Care for TANNINS IN THE LEAVES Magnetic Nail Polish
By Death Valley Nails | Published: 2026-10-24
Category: Tips & Care
Learn how to apply, maintain, and troubleshoot TANNINS IN THE LEAVES magnetic nail polish for a flawless multichrome finish.
Quick Answer
For a clean magnetic effect, apply a base coat, two thin coats for opacity, then a final coat one finger at a time with a neodymium magnet held close for 5–10 seconds.
Why Magnetic Application Differs from Standard Polish
TANNINS IN THE LEAVES uses micro gunmetal flakes suspended in a multichrome base. Without a magnet, the flakes settle randomly, hiding the red/copper/gold pull. The magnet aligns them into a crisp stripe or cat-eye effect.
The biggest trade-off is time: you must work one nail at a time, and the magnet must be held steady. Rushing or using a weak magnet leads to a scattered, dull finish.
Troubleshooting Magnetic Nail Polish
- Symptom: No magnetic stripe visible: Likely cause: Magnet not held close enough or long enough. Corrective action: Use a neodymium magnet (not a fridge magnet), hold it 1–2 mm above the wet polish for a full 10 seconds. If still no stripe, the polish may have dried too fast; apply thinner or work in a cooler room.
- Symptom: Magnetic effect fades after top coat: Likely cause: Top coat applied too thick or too soon, disturbing the aligned flakes. Corrective action: Wait 2–3 minutes after magnet application, then apply a thin, non-solvent top coat in one swift stroke.
- Symptom: Bubbles or streaks in the finish: Likely cause: Shaking the bottle before use or applying thick coats. Corrective action: Roll the bottle gently to mix; apply thin coats and allow each to dry fully before the next. If bubbles persist, the polish may be too thick; add a few drops of polish thinner.
Product Facts
- TANNINS IN THE LEAVES (magnetic) (Wholesale): Multichrome red/copper/gold pull with black base and micro gunmetal flakes. The magnetic effect is only visible when the flakes are aligned; skipping the magnet step results in a plain dark polish.
TANNINS IN THE LEAVES (magnetic) (Wholesale)
