Essie Snakeskin Magnetic Nail Polish Snake It Up1. Clean then prep nail with a base coat or treatment.2. Shake the snake it upbottle vigorously. the iron in the polish is heavy and settles on the bottom of the bottle. once you move the irons around it works like a charm!3. Slide off the white cap top. apply 1 coat of snake it up.4. Apply a second coat of snake it up and proceed immediately to Step 5. do not let dry.5. Balance the edge of the white cap top on the skin just below your cuticle. then, lower the magnet over the nail so it is hovering closely. hold for 5 seconds. tip: play with magnet\'s orientation to create a custom look.6. carefully lift the white cap top straight up, revealing the snakeskin print slithering in full effect across your nail. let dry. shine and seal with an Essie top coat.