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50 Must-See Nail Polishes

From Color-Changing Lacquers to Magnetic Nail Art

— October 18, 2011 — Fashion
I've always firmly believed that the rules of fashion are meant to be broken, especially when that means tossing aside dull and basic nail designs for wicked and wacky lacquers like these incredible must-see nail polishes.

From pop culture-powered polish, like the Glee lacquer from Sephora by OPI, to the extremely artsy and adorable Magnetic Attraction polish by Nails Inc, there's no end to the number of fashion-forward finger art possibilities. Although I absolutely love the new color-changing Blaze Glitz on Madison polish, my favorite new nail innovation of the year is still the black matte polish, recently seen on celebs like Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

At-home manicures are a great way to save some stress on your pocketbook and to let your personality shine through with your own creations! Don't be afraid to experiment with these must-see nail polishes -- let your imagination run wild!
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Choir Cast Cosmetics
Choir Cast Cosmetics
Have Fun With the Glee Nail Polish from Sephora by OPI
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All-in-One Manicures
All-in-One Manicures
Get the Perfect Polish with Sally Hansen's Complete Salon Manicure Polish
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Bold Blue Beauty Buys
Bold Blue Beauty Buys
The Dior Blue Tie Collection is a Sultry Addition to Your Fall Makeup
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Denimspired Designer Nails
Denimspired Designer Nails
Feel Blue with the Les Jeans de Chanel Nail Polish Collection
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Prime-Time Manicures
Prime-Time Manicures
'Mad Men' Costume Designer Bottles Dramatic 'Mad Nail Cocktails'
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Femme Fatale Lacquers
Femme Fatale Lacquers
The Deborah Lippmann Fall 2011 Collection Crosses Over to the Dark Side
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Dance Film Nail Polish
Dance Film Nail Polish
The Deborah Lippmann Footloose Collection is Inspired by Iconic Songs
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Pink Nail Polish For BCA
Pink Nail Polish For BCA
Limited Edition Pink Is Powerful Polish
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Playful Holiday Nail Hues
Playful Holiday Nail Hues
The Deborah Lippmann for Juicy Couture Collection is Irresistible
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Cult Nail Polish Books
Cult Nail Polish Books
Enamel Diction is Polished to Perfection
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Princess Nail Polish
Princess Nail Polish
Essie & Judith Ripka Make Line of Jewel-Filled Nail Lacquer
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Luminous Lacquers
Luminous Lacquers
Pump Up the Heat this Summer with the Essie Braziliant Nail Polish Collection
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Bieber Fever Fingers (UPDATE)
Bieber Fever Fingers (UPDATE)
Justin Bieber OPI Nail Polish Releases 8 Charitable Shades
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Punchy Pastel Polish
Punchy Pastel Polish
The ALDO Nail Lacquer is a First for the Shoe/Accessories Brand
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In-Store Manicures
In-Store Manicures
Touch Up Your Nails With the Sephora Nail Studio Art & Lacquer Services
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35
Blogger Nail Polishes
Blogger Nail Polishes
Beauty Companies Turn to Blogosphere for Polish Shades
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Planet Preserving Polish
Planet Preserving Polish
Sheswai Lacquer Creates Toxic-Free Nail Polish
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Canary-Colored Manicures
Canary-Colored Manicures
The Lady Gaga Grammy Nail Polish is Egg Yolk Yellow
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Ancient Nail Lacquer
Ancient Nail Lacquer
This OPI Black Shatter Nail Polish is Ultra Hot
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Pirate Manicures
Pirate Manicures
On Stranger Tides OPI Nail Polish is Inspired by the Carribean Ocean
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$130,000 Nail Polish
$130,000 Nail Polish
Gold Rush is the Most Expensive Nail Polish in the World
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Color-Changing Nail Polish
Color-Changing Nail Polish
Mood Struck Keeps Your Fingers Looking Fresh and Interesting
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Scented Nail Polish
Scented Nail Polish
Revlon Releases ‘Fruitful Temptations' Lacquer Line
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Daring Fingernails
Daring Fingernails
Hot Tip For Your Tips: Go Bold With Dark Shades or Vibrant Brights
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'Addams Family' Nails
'Addams Family' Nails
The Essie Morticia Nail Polish has a Deep, Dark Look
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Peelable Nail Color
Peelable Nail Color
Sula Creates Paint and Peel Polishes
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Soda Pop Polish
Soda Pop Polish
The Diet Coke City Collection Offers Coca-Cola-Style Fingernails
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Children's Characters Lacquers
Children's Characters Lacquers
The Muppets OPI Collection is Fun and Colorful
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Velvet Pastel Lacquers
Velvet Pastel Lacquers
The Revlon 'Suede' Nail Polish Collection is Played Down
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Minty Nail Lacquers
Minty Nail Lacquers
Chanel Announces the Release of Coveted Jade Nail Polish
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Trendy 'Spykes' Malt Liquor Targets Teens
Trendy 'Spykes' Malt Liquor Targets Teens
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Fake Makeup Massagers
Fake Makeup Massagers
Touch-Up
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Corked Polish Bottles
Corked Polish Bottles
The Megan Miller Nail Polish Has an Apothecary Look
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Color-Popping Fingertips
Color-Popping Fingertips
American Apparel's Limited Edition Neon Nail Polish for Summer
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Movie-Inspired Lacquers
Movie-Inspired Lacquers
The Nox Twilight Nail Polish Series is Mysterious and Vibrant
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Rockstar Branding
Rockstar Branding
Gunmetal Grey Nail Polish by Pat Benatar
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Cheeky Cosmetics Sites
Cheeky Cosmetics Sites
The 'Stupid Nail Polish Names' Blog Will Get You Giggling
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Color-Changing Glitter Lacquers
Color-Changing Glitter Lacquers
The Blaze Glitz on Madison Polish Uses SolarActive Technology
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Personality Nail Polish
Personality Nail Polish
Bleach Black Launches Their New 'Dickweed' Polish
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Biodegradable Nail Polish
Biodegradable Nail Polish
A Chemical-Free, Organic and Non-Smelly Alternative From Priti Nails
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Matte Nail Polish
Matte Nail Polish
O.P.I Releases Subtly Cool, Non-Shiny Colors For Fingernail Tips
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Disappearing Nail Polish
Disappearing Nail Polish
Red Nails Look Clear Indoors
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Ancient Ruins-Inspired Nails
Ancient Ruins-Inspired Nails
The BYS Cracked Nail Polish Will Crack Up Your Style
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Vaudeville Nail Polish
Vaudeville Nail Polish
The OPI 'Burlesque' Collections Will Bring Sultry Glam to Your Nails
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Modular Manicure Branding
Modular Manicure Branding
S.he Stylezone Packaging Makes Your Compact Cosmetics Kit
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Magnificent Magnetic Nail Art
Magnificent Magnetic Nail Art
The Nails Inc Magnetic Attraction Nail Polish is Mind Blowing
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Bottled Megastar Manicures
Bottled Megastar Manicures
The New OPI Katy Perry Nail Polish Line will be Divalicious
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Ogre Manicures
Ogre Manicures
The Opi 'Shrek' Nail Polish Line is Enviously Green
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Alice in Wonderland Polish
Alice in Wonderland Polish
The New OPI Alice in Wonderland Nail Polish Collection
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Rocker Chic Matte Nail Polish
Rocker Chic Matte Nail Polish
KO Flatte by Knock Out Cosmetics For Girlie Goth Nails
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