DIY Color Changing Nail Polish is so simple to make and a blast to use. Learn how to make color changing nail polish.
If your kids liked our color changing slime recipe, they are going to love this nail polish that changes color in water! It truly is one of the easiest DIY ideas.
It is so cool, and my girls were impressed. They loved that the polish changes color if it is hot or cold.
Everyone will have so much fun making this and using it. It is one of my favorite Sleepover Ideas for Teens.
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Why We Love This
You will be amazed just how quick and easy this is. It sounds complicated but really only takes a few simple ingredients. Your kids will be absolutely amazed and it’s like magic.
Color-changing nail polishes are similar to mood rings that change and shift with body temperature.
Supplies
- 1 Bottle of Clear Nail Polish
- ½ Teaspoon Color Changing Thermochromic Powder Pigment
- 1 Small Square Piece of Paper
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. Make a small funnel out of the square piece of paper by gently rolling it. Then place the funnel in the opened bottle of nail polish.
Step 2. Use the funnel to add ½ teaspoon Color Changing Thermochromic Powder Pigment to the nail polish.
- Step 3. Put the lid back on the nail polish and shake the bottle until the pigment is fully dissolved within the bottle of nail polish.
- Step 4. Apply to nails and allow to dry completely.
How to Use?
Use warm water or ice to see how the polish changes color with temperature changes on your nails! This is so fun!
The kids loved this part and had so much fun watching the nail polish change colors. It really is amazing and such a fun activity.
Tips and Tricks
- Try layering polish. Use a regular nail polish on the bottom and then add the color changing polish on top. It will have a fun two-tone appearance.
- Try different colors. It’s fun to try different colors of powder pigment.
- Store in a cool place. It is important to store the final product in a cool, dark place away from sunlight. This will ensure it works for a long time.
- Top Coat. Smooth on a top coat to protect the layer of thermal nail polish.
- Gel Nail Polishes. We used regular nail polish, but you can use gel if prefer to make color-changing gel polish.
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Try making DIY color changing nail polish today! Please come back and leave a comment once you do. It makes my day to hear from you.
Color Changing Nail Polish
Equipment
- 1 Bottle of Clear Nail Polish
- ½ Teaspoon Color Changing Thermochromic Powder Pigment
- 1 Small Square Piece of Paper
Instructions
- First, make a small funnel out of the square piece of paper by gently rolling it.
- Put the funnel in the opened bottle of nail polish and use the funnel to add ½ teaspoon Color Changing Thermochromic Powder Pigment to the nail polish.
- Put the lid back on the nail polish and shake the bottle until the pigment is fully dissolved within the bottle of nail polish.
- Apply to nails and allow to dry completely.
