MUMBLING ABOUT APPLES IN YOUR DREAMS: Magnetic Polish How-To

Why this polish needs a different application rhythm

MUMBLING ABOUT APPLES IN YOUR DREAMS is a magnetic polish with a garnet red base and red/orange chrome shimmer that transforms into an aqua green/purple multichrome when a magnet is used. The effect only appears while the polish is wet, so you can't paint all ten nails and then wave a magnet over them. Instead, you work one finger at a time for the final coat.

The polish does not come with a magnet. You'll need a neodymium magnet (often sold as a magnetic wand) to create the velvet effect. Without one, the polish still looks like a shimmering garnet red, but you'll miss the magnetic shift.

Step-by-step: building the dreamy magnetic manicure

Follow this sequence to get the most out of the magnetic effect. The key is to keep the final coat wet until you've held the magnet over it.

1. Start with a base coat: Apply a base coat to protect your nails and help the polish adhere. Let it dry completely.
2. Build base opacity with 1–2 coats: Apply one or two coats of MUMBLING ABOUT APPLES IN YOUR DREAMS to reach a base opacity. These coats don't need magnetizing; they set the garnet red foundation. Let each coat dry.
3. Apply the final coat one finger at a time: Paint a thin final coat on a single nail. Work quickly so the polish stays wet for the next step.
4. Hover the magnet immediately: Hold a neodymium magnet right above the wet polish for 5–10 seconds. The magnet must be close but not touching the polish. This is when the aqua green/purple multichrome shift appears.
5. Repeat for each nail: Move to the next finger and repeat the final coat and magnet step. Don't go back to a nail that has started to dry—the effect won't take.
6. Finish with a top coat: Once all nails are magnetized, apply a top coat to seal the design and add shine. Be careful not to drag the brush over the wet magnetic pattern.

The velvet effect: what to expect and how to adjust

The magnetic shift in MUMBLING ABOUT APPLES IN YOUR DREAMS is a multichrome that moves between aqua green and purple, depending on the angle and the magnet. The velvet effect—a soft, glowing shift—comes from holding the magnet steady and close. If you hold it too far away, the pull is weaker and the shift may be subtle.

Because the polish reacts only when wet, you can't re-magnetize a dried coat. If you're not happy with the effect on a nail, you'll need to remove that coat and reapply. That's why working one finger at a time is essential.

Product details that affect application

• MUMBLING ABOUT APPLES IN YOUR DREAMS (magnetic): Garnet red base with red/orange chrome shimmer that magnetizes to an aqua green/purple multichrome. This tells you the starting color and the magnetic shift, so you know what to expect before you begin.

  

• MUMBLING ABOUT APPLES IN YOUR DREAMS (magnetic): Magnetic application: Apply a base coat and 1–2 coats of magnetic polish for base opacity. Apply the final coat one finger at a time, immediately hovering a neodymium magnet right above the wet polish for 5–10 seconds. Finish with a top coat. These are the exact layering and timing steps for this polish, so you can follow them directly.
• MUMBLING ABOUT APPLES IN YOUR DREAMS (magnetic): The polish will ONLY react to the magnet when wet. This is why you must magnetize each nail immediately after painting the final coat—timing is critical.
• MUMBLING ABOUT APPLES IN YOUR DREAMS (magnetic): This polish does not come with a magnet. You'll need to supply your own neodymium magnet to achieve the magnetic effect.
• MUMBLING ABOUT APPLES IN YOUR DREAMS (magnetic): 10-free. Vegan. Cruelty-free. Nontoxic. These formulation details may matter if you prioritize clean beauty or vegan products.

Troubleshooting: when the magnet doesn't seem to work

If you're not seeing the aqua green/purple shift, check these common issues. First, make sure the polish is still wet when you hover the magnet—if it has started to dry, the effect won't appear. Second, ensure your magnet is a neodymium magnet; weaker magnets may not be strong enough. Third, hold the magnet as close as possible without touching the polish. The supplied instructions say to hover it "right above" the wet polish.

Also, remember that the effect is most visible over the garnet red base. If you apply too many coats before magnetizing, the base may be too thick and the magnetic particles may not respond as strongly. Stick to the recommended 1–2 base coats plus one magnetized final coat.

What you'll need

• MUMBLING ABOUT APPLES IN YOUR DREAMS polish: The star of the manicure, with its garnet red base and multichrome shift.
• Base coat: Recommended for protection and adhesion.
• Neodymium magnet: Not included; a magnetic wand is available separately.
• Top coat: To seal the design and add shine.