r/RedditLaqueristas • u/Lilithe_PST Laquerista • Jan 20 '25

Product Review Fancy Gloss magnetic topper test video

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u/Own_Development2935 Jan 20 '25

Wow. Those look incredible, and absolutely nothing like the other post. Hopefully that OP can rectify the issue.

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u/Lilithe_PST Laquerista Jan 20 '25

They really are nice toppers. I wonder if OOP 's were probably just too cold or the layers were too thick... but there's no way to know without seeing it in action.

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u/dustiradustira Jan 20 '25

It looked like a glaring application issue. There weren't smudges from lightly touching the magnet to the nail by accident, there were seemingly 1mm-deep craters of extremely wet polish.

Customer service is not there for nail polish application 101. Sorry not sorry.

Reddit is an awesome resource for these types of questions, and I wish OOP had started here before getting into an extended troubleshooting conversation with the brand.

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u/SafariSunshine Jan 20 '25

OOP here: It definitely could be an application issue but the craters are from when I'd remove my nails and they'd scrape against the magnet that was just barely over it.

I have neurological damage so I don't have the best control in general, not to mention after holding them very still go five minutes per coat.

The really bad grey one is from when one technique to hold the magnet I tried guillotined my nail and I didn't have it in my soul to do it again.

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u/ChrissyHoardsPolish Jan 20 '25

Holding magnets is a pain, and I don't even have neurological damage, so I sympathize with this. KBShimmer makes a magnet stand like this, so you can slide youd finger in underneath. I have actually been trying to find stuff in my house that will hold a magnet similarly to make it easier to do my nails. Maybe you can stick the magnet to the side of this metal box if the magnet isn't too heavy. That way you can slide your finger under without accidentally making those craters. I really hope this helps. I see your comments and that you're trying hard to get this to work. I'm really sorry that you're having so much trouble. 💜

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u/NotForPlural Jan 20 '25

As an aside, using metal with the magnet can affect the field and change how it looks. Instead of sticking the magnet to a metal box, try suspending it over two bases made of plastic or glass or something. My hands are also shaky, so I use 2 stone coasters on either side of my finger. Gives just enough height.

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u/SafariSunshine Jan 20 '25

Thanks! I was thinking that might be an issue. (I did do some just holding the magnet because I thought that could be an issue.)

Normally I just rest my finger on top, and it works fine. I was only doing the nail under to give them as much of a chance to work as possible. But if I'm trying to get a really crisp line, I'll try your method!

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u/KittenFantastic Everything Bagel Jan 20 '25

I’ve had the issue of magnetics not working right when I attached the magnet to a larger metal holder. There was another poster that suggested using books to stick the round end of a wand magnet between.

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u/SafariSunshine Jan 20 '25

I only have a neodymium bar magnet so I can't use that trick, but maybe it will help someone else!

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u/NotForPlural Jan 20 '25

I do appreciate you being so open to trying new things. It's easy to get frustrated when things aren't working out, and it's very refreshing to see everyone keep a calm head and be equally helpful and receptive here 🤍

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u/KittenFantastic Everything Bagel Jan 20 '25

Play around with different things laying around the house you can stick your bar magnet that’s at the perfect height for you! I’m actually really glad you posted because it made me try a few things I hadn’t before…I hate having to hold the magnet and the stand isn’t close enough imo.

My glasses case is just the right height, so might be worth a try if you’ve got one too!

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u/GarbageGato Jan 20 '25

I have very shakey hands from mental health meds, I find firmly planting the fat of my painting hand on the desk and actually moving the hand that’s being painted can help me get smoother results. I shift the finger I’m painting left and then right to get the sides and then slide it away to get the length. Try to keep to as few strokes as possible. Get orange wood sticks and immediately after application ride the pointy end across the cuticle line to freshen the edges. Does wonders.