you can change the design on the nail depending on the angle of the magnetic wand [SEP] this is not a gel polish but you can use gel polish for base coat white or black under coat and clear top coat this helps speed up processing time my nails impressed my nail tech when we were done my tech has been in the business for years i have know her all i have been having my nails done professionally for all years i am always looking for something new this is really fun and can be elegant too