It ain’t just paint anymore… Nail polish manufacturers are reaching deep into their bottles of tricks and putting out futuristic polishes that do everything from fight fungus to change color with your mood. Jane Jetson, are you listening?
Tell us, FOFs: Are these nail polish tricks for kids? Or, are these innovations–FOFabulous?
Enter to win a bottle of polish that changes color with your mood from Expressions by Almar and fungus-fighting polish from Dr.’s REMEDY in new spring shades by answering in the comments below: What’s on your nails right now?
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Two top podiatrists, Dr. Adam Cirlincione and Dr. William Spielfogel, were tired of seeing patients with brittle, discolored and fungus-laden nails. Knowing that a leading cause of these unsightly disorders are the toxins in many commercial nail polishes, they set out to create their own non-toxic, anti-fungal products. The result: Dr.’s REMEDY Enriched Nail Polish which uses all-natural ingredients including garlic bulb (known to fight fungus and bacteria) and tea tree oil (known to have antiseptic and anti-fungal qualities).
daniPro antifungal infused nail polish, $25; Dr.’s REMEDY Enriched Nail Polish, $17
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Nail polish that peels off: usually not a good thing, right? Well, one company, Sula, thinks peel has appeal. “When you want to change colors, there’s no remover necessary,” their website says. Remover-averse FOFs, rejoice! Still not convinced? Vote, no way.
Suncoat polish & peel, $8.99; Sula Paint & Peel Polish, $9
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Mood rings were groovy when we were kids; now one company, In the Mood, has gone all nail-stalgic on us with nail lacquer that changes color depending “on your body temperature, your mood, the heat of your cup of coffee, or even while you’re holding an ice cold lemonade!” But, can it handle our hot flashes and menopausal mood swings?
In The Mood Color Changing Nail Polish, $8; Almar Mood Color Changing Nail Polish, $5 for a set of 4
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A few companies are manufacturing a nail top coat that gives your manicure a “crackle” effect. Paint your nails one color underneath, then choose and apply a top coat in a contrasting shade. The top coat “shatters” revealing your “hidden” color underneath. The result: a rugged, weathered manicure; like “shabby chic” for your nails. We can’t help but wonder: do we really need our nails to look aged, too?
OPI Shatter Collection Nail Lacquer, $6.40; Sally Hansen Crackle Overcoat, $6.99
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Why would you want nails that smell like flowers or coconut? If you have to ask, you sooo don’t get it. Okay, we’ll be honest–we sooo don’t get it. Asking people to take a whiff of your nails is undeniably tacky… but having the scent of roses linger long after you gently stroke your FOF man’s cheek, well, that could be sexy. We’ll let you decide.
Dior Vernis Scented Nail Polish, $23; Revlon Scented Nail Enamel, $4.79; Coconut Scented Polish from Forever 21, $2.80
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People have always said your personality is magnetic. Shouldn’t you have nails to match? A few companies have released polishes formulated with reactive metallic particles. When you wave the magnetic cap over your freshly painted nails, the particles in the polish move, creating stunning designs. Don’t worry, while your nails will attract a lot of attention, they won’t attract stray paper clips from your desk–the charge simply isn’t that strong. Getting through airport security checks–well that’s another story….
Layla Magneffect Nail Polish, $15.50; Nails Inc Magnetic Polish, $16 at Sephora
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Hologram stickers never ceased to amaze us as kids, and now you can get that awe-inspiring shimmer on your nails. After you give yourself a hologramicure, shake your fingers–your nail laquer will appear to color-shift in a trippy, rainbow-prism-like pattern. Totally psychedelic or too FOFar out?
Nails Inc Electric Lane Holographic Glitter Top Coat, $10 from Sephora; Milani 3D Holographic Polish, $4.99
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Enter to win polish that changes color with your mood from Expressions by Almar and fungus-fighting polish from Dr.’s REMEDY in new spring shades by answering in the comments below: What’s on your nails right now?
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Nancy harlan says:
Great ideas!
Teresa Seithel says:
Nothing but lotion. I’m trying to keep my nails hydrated through the winter. Would like a little color for spring.
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Nonnie Luther says:
On my nails right now is Sally Hansen Salon Effects nail polish strips in Rainbow Leopard Print!! Yes, they make that! They have lasted nearly two weeks and still look good…
Barbara Carruth says:
I had on Elle nail polish, but just took it off because it was peeling. I have nails that keep splitting, and would love to try any of these new polishes.
kakkie60 says:
WOW. How fun. I can’t wait to test these out!
lrock says:
I have a special french manicure on my nails right now – The airbrushed white tip is covered with clear gel. I can go for 3 weeks before it’s even noticeable – they almost look the same way they did when I walked out of the salon.
tarheel4ever says:
Right now I have a light pinkish-mauve color on both my fingernails and my toenails. Loving the warm weather and pastel colors! 🙂
Diane says:
unusual nail treatments are a way to spice up your wardrobe without a major investment. You can change it up easily.
Irene Bell says:
nails are plain n boring I’d like something to perk them up as Spring is now Blooming
kellykat says:
on my nails right now is a one coat smear of Revlon’s “hushed blush” which gets changed periodically to ” really rosy”,”fushia fever” or another pink shade.
Kathy says:
What a fun idea for Spring’s bare toes!
regina says:
Absolutely Nothing!
Took off acrylic a while ago, and waiting to let my own nails grown a bit stronger, then off to something new.
My own nails are very brittle. So they peel and crack easily, but I’d rather than worry about developing a fungus as I almost did with the acrylic. I caught it in time.
So, I am game for many of the new polishes you have shown. And since menopause flashes, the mood one seems like fun, the scented one seems romantic, wonder if the antifungal would work if I wanted to try over silk wraps? and if the metallic would screw up a computer?
But it is fun to try new polishes. I have an entire drawer of old polishes it is more than probable that it is over time to discard!
Regina
AJB says:
I don’t have any polish on right now but normally I wear a clear coat.
valorosa says:
Wow! I get hot flashes and then I’m freezing in a couple of minutes. I wonder what the nail polish would like at these times. It would be fun to see other peoples reactions too.
janet58 says:
I have on the most fabulous nail color — ocean blue, the new neutral! The actual name is Smooth Sailing by Essie, and it is a stunner. The 30-somethings in my office have nothing on me!
Lucky enough says:
Just took off my polish and hate the smell if lingering acetone. I would love to try the peel off polish.
kathyire50 says:
The colors are really cool. I am glad they are showing them on short nails.
etangel18 says:
Right now I have clear polish. I used to get my nails done on a regular basis but with a change in finances I have become unglamorous! I would love to win any of the polishes and try them out!
jentomsch says:
I currently have a OPI gel on my nails.
Barbara says:
I’ve been using the gel polish — right now it’s Fedora, a dark reddish brown. I think we deserve to always be able to look down at nicely manicured hands. It seems like a small thing, but really has far reaching effects. Gift yourself a manicure every 2 weeks or so and relax while you are there!
Jackie Burns says:
Nothing, as I’ve been at the hospital with a sick kids for days now. Hubby did bring up a nail file and lotion, as it’s so dry up here, and nails were tearing and peeling.
Katie5 says:
Right now I an not wearing any polish; I have trouble keeping it on.
Sue Zabritski says:
A cool greyish color by Sally Hanson, called Commander in Chic.
Linda F says:
Now I have a french, which is growing out. Tomorrow is nail day, and hopefully the shop will have the new OPI shades. “Red Lights Ahead…Where?” looks like a winner.
Arlene says:
I’m between polishes right now. I like to take a break one week a month and moisturize my nailbeds with Hoofer’s Choice cream.
jules56 says:
I am experimenting with darker colors this season, today I have on deep teal nail polish. I love it!
Sue Eping says:
They are barely there!
ggonzal81 says:
did anyone notice that the almar mood color changing nail polish, $5 for a set of 4 is only if you buy the dozen (which costs $60) why would i want a dozen of the same nail polish’s.
ggonzal81 says:
sounds like fun, im wearing revlon scented polish right now
RarnChild says:
Right now – nothing on my fingernails, bright red on my toenails 😀
kathie says:
Chocolate….but only on one fingernail, the rest have nothing, how boring!
Carolyn Humphrey says:
Right now my nails aren’t lookin’ too good! I have been wearing either acrylic or gel nails since the holiday season with all its social get-togethers. However, now I remember why I stopped this little “luxury” two or three years ago, and I am not-so-patiently waiting for my own nails to grow out. The reason is not only the expense, but the inconvenience of having to squeeze in the time for a visit to the nail salon every 4 weeks or so. And, of course, there is the excruciating pain when a fake nail bends back and practically rips your natural nail out of its bed. As soon as my nails have “recovered,” I am going to start polishing them at home – these products would be a great way to start!
lkish77123 says:
What’s on my nails? Nothing and they look terrible.
yyoerger says:
Right now? buffed smooth with clear Sally Hansen replenisher.
Jeanie says:
I used to get my nails done for years at the salon. Since the new gel nail polish has come out, I am hooked! I bought the LED light to set the polish. It is wonderful. I love trying out new things.
2ssmith says:
polish i mixed myself from a few favorites
Janice says:
On my nails now is a Venique polish in a beautiful purple color Stilletos Gone Tipsy-Love, love nail polish and try to always keep my nails done 🙂
kay wolter says:
love the mood polish…..Teenager will fight Me for this Nieces
Michele says:
Pink polish in preparation for Spring!
Cynthia says:
My nails are beyond fabulous. Currently, they are sporting a metallic stone/clay color very similar to aged sterling. They are relatively short and a little square with rounded corners.
bison61 says:
right now – nothing
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leo39@netzero.com says:
I love each of them!
gail shepherd says:
I want to try again to have lovely nails.Would like to have polish that is good for the nails.
Sharon says:
Nothing at the moment.
Sharon says:
These sound positively fun!
Marilyn says:
Right now I am wearing Max Factor Diamond Hard nail enamel and the shade is Vernis A Ongles.
Soledad says:
Right now I have on clear nail polish. I would love to try this new nail polish though.
kmcnich says:
I am rocking a beautiful navy blue with very suttle specks of shimmer….it makes me think of a great race car!
Frasier5 says:
My nails are bare-naked and could use a covering
Shari Roe says:
Would love to win mood polish. Never did get the mood ring I wanted when I was a kid. I have on Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Virtual Violet. (It’s color shifts from blue to purple as you move your fingers around.)
ellenherbert says:
Just removed a mulberry mauve and have naked nails!
Laura Borud says:
Sadly nothing. As a nurse I feel if I do wear polish it should look perfect so since I’m a pretty easy care (ie lazy) person I rarely wear polish unless it’s for fun.
hofken says:
Right now I have a French manicure.
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emom says:
I’ve just come out of three surgeries last fall, so nothing’s on my nails right now as I’m allowing them to grow again. But I miss that splash of color!
nancdep5 says:
Nothing…. I have had no time and work has put a strain on what they look like. I would love the mood color changing, the crackle or scented polishes.
Tracy Ann Schwartz says:
OMG, I’m such a plain jane, nothing is on my nails and should be!
Sherry Strable says:
Nothing
Frances Kranik says:
I would love the mood polish!
andrea Price says:
My nail are horrible right now I have chipped, peeling polish on..coming off soon!..need nail rehab!!
kcolor273 says:
on my hands, OPI Holy Pink Pagoda — on my toes, nothing–giving them a winter break!
joyce says:
Absolutely nothing!!!
nailteck says:
Shellac!
novastorm says:
I wish it would stay on for more than a few hours.
jasmin says:
i have sally hansen extreme wear in ivy league on my nails
thank you
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weceno says:
You caught me…nothing.
Patricia Caradonna says:
I have a clear polish on my nails at the moment. Thank you!
msortet says:
I used to wear polish all the time in my younger days but now I can’t seem to find any that stay on longer than one day….so to answer your question: nothing. But how cool do these new inventions sound…but do they stay on? I’d love to find out!
glorious says:
nothing
Jill57 says:
Zoya’s “Maya” it’s hot pink & reminds me of summer flowers
ROBYN E says:
Red nail polish
Rosemary Simm says:
Just a thin white tip over natural nail
godiva says:
nada. they’re totally nude. (but last week I was wearing Essie’s “Rock Star Skinny”)
Mary W says:
Currently wearing dirt on my nails- I am a gardener and farmer.
robshee says:
Yes I would try the mood polish, mine would probably fluctuate between blue and purple. My fingers are often cold, then warm up. Interesting concept. So 60’s or was it the 70’s?
starsmom says:
nothing at the moment……Raisin on my toes
lorraine says:
I have nada on my nails right now. Manicures don’t last more than a couple of days on me if I’m lucky. I always have painted toes, though!
Weena says:
Clear on my fingers and shimmering purple on my toes.
smfsprout says:
Since I’m due for a mani/pedi this weekend, all I have on right now is clear polish. After the weekend, we’ll just have to see how I feel when I choose my polish….
carylanne says:
Right now I have gel on my nails that I have done at a local salon. The problem is it can be very expensive and you can’t change the color on your own. I would LOVE to try these polishes. These polishes sound amazing!
Terrie says:
My finger nails have OPI Nail Envy strengthener on them in the matte finish. I use it regularly to keep my nails strong. No color though. Toenails are where I get my color fix.
Naomi says:
The remnants of the pink sparkle “Excuse Moi” Miss Piggy Opi polish.
Leslie Petersen says:
at the moment clear….. :/ I need some sassy nails! 🙂
dotsy says:
Right now I am wearing Koala Berry OPI polish with silver crackle on top. I got this for Christmas from my daughter and it was perfect for a Valentine’s Day fun look. I love all the funky fun polishes and try to use them whenever I can. My nails are a little shorter right now and I am trying to grow them, so try and keep them polished all the time.
Catherine says:
I would love to try nail polish that changes with my moods, just lke the mood ring from years ago. Nice idea.
Right now I use pink tones for my fingernails.
Sheila Chaffins says:
Nothing now. I need some new colors!
David Linsley says:
Great for a wife that changes colors every day
bloomingidiot says:
Dark gray on my toes – nothing on my hands right now, I’m painting a piece of furniture and I just keep messing my hands up!
Lisa Richardson says:
OPI in a lovely shade of cherry!
Cheryl says:
I am game for anything new for my nails……Since I don’t have money for weekly jont to get my nails done, or for “fake” nails, I try to do what I can on my own. These all seem great…..
Cheryl says:
Forgot to mention that I have a teal opalescent color on my nails.
swhite says:
OPI really springy lighter pink!
Cynthia says:
I have a french solar manicure. I love french manicures, but I hate to pay for a polish that chips or smears in the 1st hour of wear!
Phyllis says:
Would love to try the color-changing polish! How unique!
Sonia says:
I have sparkling teal on my toes and a clear, nail strengthener on my hands. 🙂
Judy Brenner says:
My nails are clean right now!
Deborah says:
I think these are all really neat and I would probably try them. I know my daughters would like them.
Janet Keyser says:
Most of the nail products sound pretty acceptable.
sattalia says:
My granddaughter polished my nail with silver crackle. I look cool.
donnarp1 says:
I have nothing on my fingernails right now;but on my feet I am wearing Essie in a grey neutral color.
Ianete says:
I have recently started using Shellac. I use a pale, pale shade and have them apply a sparkly coat on top. I love that my manicure lasts at least 2 weeks, no fungus issues, and it’s totally dry right after application.
elizabeth says:
Nothing. I never have enough time to do them.
Pauline says:
Would really love to have anti-fugal nail polish on my toes.
carolineno says:
I have nothing on my nails right now.
Janet Atchley says:
Right at this moment I have nothing on both my finger and toe nails. I took both off this weekend with plans to repolish but never got around to it. Would love to try the color changing mood polish. I’m real curious to see if hot flashes would effect it.
Cynt1 says:
Nothing! My fingernails and toenails get really red for some reason when I put polish on and have it on for more than a day. I would really love to have the anti- fungal nail polish for my toes. I would really love to polish them because I haven’t in a long while. Please, please let me win these fantastic prizes so a woman like me can have pretty feet and hands once again!!
kim says:
OPI- light pink
mink says:
base, transparent shimmery pink, top
lydianna says:
nothing.
Trisha says:
Berry on my toes, just clear on my fingernails at the moment. Usually have a lighter (pink) shade on my fingers.
MaraKaplan says:
nothing : )
Geri says:
I would love to try nail polish that changes color! Sounds like fun. I prefer light polish that goes with whatever I’ wearing. Right now, I am wearing a pale pink color.
Ann says:
french mani
roch4tc@aol.com says:
Nothing is on my nails right now. They look naturally pink and healthy most of the time. However, with all the new gimmicks out on nail polish, I’m willing to try it out!
donna says:
nothing is on my nails right now! I love the look of polish, but I don’t like the smell! I have pets too, and they always react badly to my hands if I’m wearing nail polish. so I usually just do my toenails in the summer in a light frosted pearl or pale pale sky blue. the scented nail polish really caught my eye though… would definitely give that a try.
Diane says:
On my nails right now is a pink French manicure. But spring is coming soon and this Holographic polish would look wonderful with just a bit of tan. If I don’t win, I will buy it and have my nail tech try it on me. The artist in me is fascinated by these new polishes.
ktpotat says:
Nothing is on my nails now
Annette says:
Sheer Pink
Catrue says:
Nothing on my nails now, love to try new things.
Joanna says:
OPI shellac/gel polish – the color is called “Miami Beet.”
Clara says:
lol, I have absolutely nothing on my nails right now..
Lynne H says:
I have a beautiful red base with silver and gold design on all
Sandy says:
Nothing on my nails right now — I’m waiting for something new and FOFabulous!
Nancy Jachcik says:
Right now I have nothing on my nails but they are buffed to a nice shine! Due for a manicure soon though!
Charlotte C says:
OPI!
gmlehman says:
At this moment nothing. But I’d love to change my polish every day if it wasn’t such a pain, just to match what I’m wearing. With this polish, it’ll change with my mood! How cool is that?!!
Ruth Bousquet says:
They are naked and waiting for a mood swing.
Debbie W. says:
My nails are bare right now.
CeciliaLark says:
I admit it. I’m a nail polish junkie. And it’s FUN at my age! It’s my little pick me up when I’m caring for everyone else and working my butt off (I have not hit retirement yet and take care of my post-stroke father). Right now, I’m wearing Butter London’s “Knackered” nail polish, which is shimmery and sparkly and makes me feel like I’ve got a bit of the Northern Light’s blueish green sparkle on my fingers. I change nail polish every other day as my own little indulgence. My next mani? I want to try the mood changing polish and think back on my younger days and mood rings! If not, then a bright spring color that reminds me of tulips–even though it’s February. Mother Nature is rather confused in Northern Minnesota this Winter…we’re getting highs in the 40s F and my dog’s muddy paw print prove it. Hmmm… maybe she wants nail polish too?
barb m says:
I have tried the crackle and really didn’t like it, but I think the color-changing polish sounds like a lot more fun!
DV says:
I agree with PKW that polish can be both fun and functional. I’m planning a trip to the Caymans next month, and can’t wait to try something new for spring!
SAM says:
Nails are an extension of oneself – chinchilla by Essie
Ashleigh Walls says:
Zoya’s Jem is currently on my nails.
Sandra says:
Right now, I have nothing on my nails, due to spring cleaning. As soon as it is done, I will put my “pink & white” back on my nails. I would love to try some new color on my toes, though…
Karen Cunningham says:
I’m not wearing polish right now, but love to try different colors when I want to feel dressed up.
kdivasilver says:
Right now nothing is on my nails, because manicures (or perhaps the remover) wreak havoc on my nails, causing them to split horizontally below the fingerpad. I would love, however, to have something electric blue on them!
Debbie Chaney says:
My nails are bare naked au naturale right now!
kms says:
I love using new & different polishes on my nails – fingers & toes! I am up for almost anything when it comes to my nails.
dogladydi says:
Letting them breathe for a day, but will have some glam polish back on this weekend!
Ruth Wherley says:
clear nail polish
Camilla Wilson says:
I have red nail polish on for Valentines Day. I wear pinks for Spring.
Annette D says:
Nothing at the moment..need to win this to dress my nails!
Ginger says:
At the time, no nails, but with this nice polish would grown them out
Phoenix says:
My nails are currently unadorned, but I like festive interesting colours like this product has!
Suzy says:
They’re nail polish free at the moment. I could use something new and fabulous!
Susan says:
I have my natural colored nails on!!
Jeanette says:
boring clear polish
Kathy M says:
I would love to win this products because I have been in a down mood and have not been taking proper care of my nails. Seeing them in pretty color would certainly boost this ol gals morale and outlook on life. Thanks!
jamison kaufman says:
I am wearing light purple polish – not a great polish, but I am a graphic designer and am willing to try a lot of different looks on my fingers! – fashion-wise, as well! Artistic license, they say!
jean ray says:
I have a pearly pink on my toes today. Have nothing on my nails yet.
Leslie122759 says:
OMG! I love these polishes! Right now I am wearing OPI’s “A Qui Bit of Red” (gotta love those OPI names)…I love anything having to do with nails and polish. My nails never gained weight or lost their shape so I love my nails. I had tried mood polish, years ago, and was soooo sad when they stopped making it. I am happy it is back!
mawk313 says:
Right now I have a color on called chocolate chiffon. I love to try new polish and would love to try these.
KAREN COGBURN says:
I have a French Manicure which is my fav. Love to try these.
ter says:
I’m wearing Revlon’s “Whimsical” right now. Took me forever to find this light,milky blue with sparse blue,pink glitter!
lisa says:
Nothing. In bad need of a mani!
SUE says:
Normally I wear polish that looks like the holographic colors but right now I have on iridescent pearl.
Margarida says:
My nails are in their natural state; they are bare of nail polish.
Angela says:
For work I always wear pale pink or clear, sometimes a french manicure. I need to keep my nails short for work too. I feel undressed without some polish. But my toes! Now that’s another story! Anything goes. I love bright or metallic colors for my toes.
Jacqualin says:
Right now, two coats of nail strengthening polish. I generally do my nails every two days and have a minimum of two coats on them. I love all the new things, although the only one I’ve tried so far is the crackle.
zahara46 says:
I have completely nothing on my nails. I get to dress my nails when I don’t have to do house work. I love these very fashinoable nail polish they’re sheek,extremely new.” this is what would be on my nails!
PKW says:
Nail polish is fun and functional… I have consistently stuck with channel’s ballerina, but am always up for a new way to look, including my hands!