Color Changing Nail Polish: 10 Best Thermal Polishes for 2022

Last Updated on May 8, 2022 by Olivia Herlihy RN

Have you tried color changing nail polish? These amazing nail polishes are sometimes referred to as mood-changing nail polishes which change colour with your body temperature. They are heat sensitive and alter to different hues in sunlight or water. This post lists the best color changing nail polishes to get magical nails!

Thermal nail polishes often create an ombré or gradient effect, showing both colors at the same time rather than fully transitioning between the two. There is a wide range of different shades available which have varying finishes. It is also common to combine thermal nail polishes with mood rings to watch them change color together!

This post lists the best thermal polishes in a variety of different nail colors that can be used for home manicures or by professionals in a salon.

Please note that all of the polishes in this post are gel polishes which means they require drying under a UV or LED lamp

Color Changing Nail Polish

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Kanorine Color Changing Gel Nail Polish

Available in Deep Blues

The Kanorine Temperature Changing Gel Nail Polish comes in a wide variety of different colors that change with your environment or body temperature. They also include silver and gold sparkles! The color change happens very rapidly with cold water or body heat.

For the price, this polish is excellent quality. It lasts up to 3 weeks, is non toxic and doesn’t have a strong smell. It’s also very easy to soak off. Kanorine also make a top coat and base coat which helps the polish to last longer and appear shiny and smooth.

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Allenbelle Colour Changing Nail Polish

Available in Lime Green

The Allenbelle Colour Changing Nail Polishes leave a glossy, mirror like effect. They come in five different color sets: lavender, red, blue, green, and sapphire blue . The vibrant colors are suitable for special events, weddings or parties.

This polish is easy to apply. A base and top coat are required and then the gel needs to cure under LED/UV light for 90-120 seconds. The high gloss will last for up to 3 weeks.

With this set the color is lighter when the temperature is warm and darker when it is cold (it’s usually the other way around). This results in the tips of the nails being colder and darker than the rest of the nail, leaving a lovely color transition.

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Vishine Color Changing Gel Nail Polish Set

The Vishine Gel Nail Polish Set comes in a range of vibrant colors including glitter designs. The super bright colors last for 2-3 weeks. Temperature changes leave a gradient effect on the nails and the color shift happens rapidly with hot and cold temperatures.

These are great mood polishes which make a nice change from using normal nail polish. If you were planning on combining a color changing gel polish with a mood stone ring, this is a great range to choose!

Modelones Mood Gel Nail Polish Set

The Modelones Mood Gel Nail Polish Set comes in six colors in a beautiful gift box. It would make a lovely present for women who like experimenting with nail art! They are also a great choice for the summer. Outdoor pools and the sun’s UV rays cause the nail polish color to change rapidly.

The formula used for this polish is non toxic and contains a harmless non formaldehyde resin. After applying the gel to the nails they dry under ultraviolet light to leave you with shiny, glossy nails that change with your mood.

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AIMEILI Colour Changing Chameleon Gel Nail Polish

The AIMEILI Chameleon Gel Nail Polish is great if you want to create nail art or a french tip. They are a popular brand who produce eight different nail polish ranges including a solid color range, diamond range, candy range, cat eye collection, and temperature color changing range.

The gel hardens and dries under uv light, and the colors change with temperature rises. This is a lovely mood color changing nail polish for anyone trying this style out for the first time. It comes in a wide range of shades to suit every mood.

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UR SUGAR Colour Changing Gel Polishes

The UR SUGAR Colour Changing Gel Polishes are available in shimmery colors. Each colour produces an iridescent rainbow effect. The full set of six colours can be used together, or you can apply a single colour to your nail tips. If you like holographic nail polish this would be a good option to try!

This polish lasts for 14 days to 20 days and is a ton of fun! It changes color with sun exposure, warm water or body heat and may be a good choice for little girls.

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Senvenski Colour Changing Gel Nail Polish

The Senvenski Colour Changing Gel Nail Set is made from ingredients which are organic, hypoallergenic, and natural. The polish changes color with the temperature and comes in a wider variety of colors including a pale pink and minty green.

The nail color changes are more obvious with long nails than short nails but still creates a dramatic effect. The nail colour lasts for 3 weeks with just 1-2 coats of polish.

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Beetles Colour Changing Gel Nail Polish Set

The Beetles Colour Changing Gel Nail Polish Set has some of my favourite colours for summer with four glitter designs in pink, purple, blue and red. These innovative polishes are great for special occasions, such as weddings or just for casual day to day wear.

Even at room temperature you can see the color changes in these lovely polishes. They give the nails an ombre look and help to brighten up a cloudy day.

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Bluesky Colour Changing Gel Soak Off  Nail Polish

The Bluesky Colour Changing Gel Soak Off  Nail Polish leaves a mirror like finish on your nails. It’s vegan and cruelty free and changes color with heat. This polish is very easy to apply and won’t chip or smudge. It also soaks off in minutes.

The colors in this range contain more pastels and have more pinks and whites. Although they do have glitter options there are also more solid colours in this range which is great if you want to combine a solid polish with a glitter accent.

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AwsmColor Color Changing Gel Nail Polish

The AwsmColor Color Changing Gel Nail Polish comes in six different colors including a red that would suit Christmas parties. The color changing effect is more obviously in cold conditions where the color becomes darker below 20 degrees celsius. Above 35 degrees celsius the colour becomes paler.

With proper application these colours can last for over 2 weeks. They are also suitable for both professional salon use or home DIY nail art. There are six colours which include: starry blue to crystal white, shimmering brown to powder pink, military green to vibrant yellow, glamour purple to light purple, girl pink to snowflake white, and deep red to nude.

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Thank you for reading my post on color changing nail polish. If you have tried any of the products I’ve recommended please leave me a comment below and let me know how you got on! I love color changing chrome nail polish but from personal experience it takes a bit of practice to get it right!