If you’re a nail addict and take your trade past hobby and into full-blown infatuation, listen up. Your latest love, holographic nail polish, is here. You’ve seen it all over the spring 2024 runways like Tom Ford, Rebecca Minkoff, and Topshop to name a few. Now, it’s time to try it for yourself. Prepare to mesmerize everyone with your rainbow-casting claws.
30-second summary:
Here are the key points that could be highlighted from this blog post:
- Holographic nail polish is a major trend right now, having been spotted on recent runways.
- It gives nails a flashy, futuristic look with its shifting rainbow colors and hypnotic effect.
- Reasons why holographic polish is heating up – unique optical effect, makes nails look brighter and longer, works for any base color, reminiscent of bold 80’s style.
- Different featured holographic nail polish product recommendations, like Revlon Hologasm and Essie Dressed to the Nineties.
- Additional holographic color options available beyond the key featured products.
- Holographic polish is eye-catching yet versatile enough for everyday wear or a night out.
- It can take an ordinary manicure to spectacular, mesmerizing levels.
- The holographic nail polish trend has momentum and may persist as an on-trend look for years due to its show-stopping, prismatic effect.
Why Holographic Polish is Trending
Holographic nail polish gives a flashy, futuristic look that is eye-catching and glamorous. The shifting rainbow colors cast a hypnotizing effect that is visually stunning. It looks great for a night out or just to add some excitement to your everyday look.
Some reasons this trend is heating up:
- Provides a unique optical effect unlike regular polish
- Reflective quality makes nails look brighter and longer
- Works for any base color – blue, black, nude, white – the holographic effect enhances them all
- Reminiscent of the bold 80’s style that’s also making a comeback
- Looks great on short or long nails, perfect for nail art accents
- So many options from subtle to statement-making
Best Holographic Nail Polish Colors
Based on the search results, here are some of the best holographic nail polish colors:
Revlon Nail Enamel Collection In Hologasm
Refract the rainbow with this ultra-reflective nail lacquer from Revlon. Aim for subtle jewelry to best complement this reflective, metallic polish. Your nails will shine so bright, passersby will have to shield themselves from the glare. ($7; ulta.com)
Nails Inc. Nail Polish Duo In Holler-Graphic
For a futuristic vibe, get this Nails Inc. intergalactic holographic nail polish. Bonus points for this being packaged as a set so you have not only one, but two polishes for when you want to switch things up (and who doesn’t love a bogo). Wear either color and bring the shine of the night sky to your nails and throw off a solar flare of shimmer wherever you go, day and night. ($15; sephora.com)
Essie Nail Polish In Dressed To The Nineties
Roll out the red carpet when you step out in this breathtaking lacquer. This inky purple color and show-stopping rainbow reflections are perfect for your night out on the town. No need to worry about what to wear, with statement nails like these, all you need is a black slip dress and strappy heels so your fingers can be the focus. ($9; amazon.com)
Revlon Nail Enamel Collection In Amethyst Smoke
Take a nod to two major trends this year with this amethyst stunner: holographic and the Pantone Color of the Year for 2018. With pops of ultraviolet within its color spectrum, this holographic two-for-one is a sublime work of nail art. In addition to the color, the formula puts this polish above the rest with chip-defiant and shade-lock technology for longer wear and fewer touch-ups. ($7; ulta.com)
Sally Hansen Salon Chrome Powder In Peacock
True salon junkies are familiar with powder nail process better known as “dipped” nails, but for those powder virgins out there, allow me to explain: Apply two thin coats of a base polish, let it dry, then dip an applicator into the power and buff it onto the nail, giving your nails that holographic shine. Finish it off with a top coat, and you’ll have a salon-quality mani without the pricetag. ($15; amazon.com)
Whats Up Nails Holographic Nail Powder In Holographic
If unicorns are your spirit animals, and you cherish all the colors of the rainbow, you’re in luck. What’s Up Nails has developed this ultra-fine mica powder formula for powder purists devoted to their craft. A little goes a long way with this product, so you can beam rainbows for many manicures to come. ($20; forever21.com)
Zoya Nail Polish In Olivera
Prepare to get lost as you gaze into this spellbinding hue. This hypnotic indigo color infused with green and purple and a holographic finish to boot is a game changer. Feel free to entrance, say, the cute guy down the hall. But don’t feel guilty, it’s the polish. ($10; zoya.com)
Butter London Nail Polish In Knackered
With just one swipe, you will have died and went to holographic heaven. Here is a highly pigmented Butter London formula that requires the minimal amount of strokes with maximum color coverage. As an extra bonus, it contains vitamins to support and promote strong nails. ($15; butterlondon.com)
Color Club Nail Polish In Sidewalk Psychic
You will feel like an angel as your nails are enveloped in a rainbow halo of glitter. This unique warm shade is one of many holographic colors offered by The Color Club, so whether you prefer your base color hot or cool, you’re in luck! The hardest thing you have to do now is narrow down your shopping cart. ($12; colorclub.com)
ILNP Holographic Nail Polish In Dream Girl
Channel your inner Elle Woods with this sweeter-than-bubble-gum color. Maybe you’re a girly-girl or maybe all black is your outfit uniform, either way this super feminine polish is awfully tempting. We highly recommend you try it on for size but user beware, it may just make you do the bend and snap. ($10; ilnp.com)
In Conclusion
Holographic nail polish is clearly having a major moment right now. With its eye-catching prismatic effect in any color, it takes nails from boring to spectacular. Give your ordinary manicure an intergalactic upgrade and hypnotize everyone as the rainbow reflections dance off your nails. It’s versatile enough to wear day or night for any occasion. So get on-trend with holographic nails – your fingers will be casting rays before you know it. This is one craze that is far from fading. Don’t be surprised if the holographic nail polish trend sticks around to mesmerize us for years to come.
Iskra Banović is our seasoned Editor-in-Chief at Blufashion. She has been steering the website’s content and editorial direction since 2018. With a rich background in fashion design, Iskra’s expertise spans across fashion, interior design, beauty, lifestyle, travel, and culture.
