So I decided to check this product out ... Was so unsatisfied at the beginning. It wouldn't work right but I figured it out. And it's now officially in my top 5 fav's. Put base coat on then put a very very thin layer of the essie polish. Wait till it is Completely 100% dry or it won't work. With your second coat a little thicket and quickly hold the magnet over the nail as close as you possible can without touching the nail. I have very curvy nails so I have to do the middle of my nails separate from the sides but it's worth it . I took the magnet and nail glued it to the side of the bottle so I could get closer to the nail