It’s a new year, with a new vibe, and it’s already paying off!
Recently in 2026, the world’s first digital color changing nails were created. The goal was to transition from using preservatives and phthalates in the cosmetic industry to cruelty and chemical free nails. Now, you can use the app iPolish on iPhone or Android to color change press on acrylic nails. There are up to 300 different colors to select from, whenever you want a change, you get a change. You have to buy the activation wand to individually change the color of the nail, taking up to 5 seconds for each nail. When you apply an electrical charge to your nails, they will begin to change color in a matter of seconds.
However, what’s the concerns behind this new sci-fi tech?
- Starter kits cost $99.00, and to replace a nail it costs $6.50. Making it very expensive just to order and replace old ones.
- Press on nails can majorly affect nails, leaving moisture trapped inside, causing brittleness, and damage the application used when removing the nail.
- The marketing suggested it would change color in an instant and each nail takes up to 5 seconds to change color, making it complicated for some to use.
- Shipping does not begin until June 2026, some people are questioning whether the hardware can survive conditions such as shampooing hair or washing hands often.
- Single-use limitations, the current style of iPolish is not reusable, once the adhesive wears off, the company only offers a limited warranty for buying damaged nails. Otherwise, you have to keep rebuying nails.
In conclusion, these nails can be great for a one-time use. However, using these nails daily can have permanent effects to your nails and the cost might not be worth it as it very expensive.
