Undercover Colors' Date Rape Drug Detector Comes in Nail Polish Form
Laura McQuarrie — August 25, 2014 — Fashion
References: undercovercolors & engadget
In addition to dressing up your nails so that they look pretty, the nail polishes by Undercover Colors also serve as a date rape drug detector. Although there are more obvious ways to test if your drink has been roofied, this is one method that is super subtle.
To put the manicure to work, all you'd need to do is dip your finger in your drink and pretend to stir. If traces of a date rape drug are present, the polish will instantly change color. Since color-changing manicures are now fairly common, this is a pretty good way to stay safe without having to set off any serious alarm bells. Undercover Colors was developed by a team of students from North Carolina State University and the polishes are currently undergoing testing.
To put the manicure to work, all you'd need to do is dip your finger in your drink and pretend to stir. If traces of a date rape drug are present, the polish will instantly change color. Since color-changing manicures are now fairly common, this is a pretty good way to stay safe without having to set off any serious alarm bells. Undercover Colors was developed by a team of students from North Carolina State University and the polishes are currently undergoing testing.
Trend Themes
1. Color-changing Nail Polish - This trend presents an opportunity for companies to innovate and add additional functionalities, such as drug detection, to keep up with changing consumer preferences.
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Industry Implications
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2. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can create a new niche for themselves by developing fashionable accessories with safety features to meet consumer demand.
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