Opal Theory Polish
Like your life depends on it
Gilded sleigh
Gilded Sleigh is a magnetic nail polish with mixed gold and silver large-particle magnetic pigment in a rich, shimmery, ruby red base. Inspired by traditional illustrations of Santa Claus's sleigh painted a rich red color with gold gilding and metalwork. Coverage in 2 coats for most nails, and thick coats are recommended to allow the large magnetic particles room to align themselves.
$14, cap 120
Evergreen Wreath
Evergreen Wreath is a magnetic nail polish with mixed gold and silver large-particle magnetic pigment in a rich, shimmery, spruce green base. Inspired by the tradition of bringing evergreen boughs into the home for midwinter festivals from Yule to Saturnalia to Christmas. Coverage in 2 coats for most nails, and thick coats are recommended to allow the large magnetic particles room to align themselves.
$14, cap: 120
Feline Friends
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Eye of the Tortie
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Cat waterslide decals
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Eye of the Tabby
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Eye of the House Tiger
Regular price $13.00 USDRegular price
Starcrossed has launched!
Opal Theory Polish × @lacquer.and.light bring you Starcrossed: a collection of 9 polishes inspired by breathtaking space images of galaxies, moons, supernovas, and nebulae. Each shade evokes the beauty of cosmic objects through highly dimensional finishes, including magnetic effects, multichromes, thermal transitions, holo sparkles, flakes, and reflective glitter. This collection brings the depth and wonder of the universe to life on your nails.
To Artemis, with love.
“To Artemis, with love” is a lunar gray jelly nail polish with holographic shimmer and bright blue iridescent flakes, inspired by the photo of the Earth setting behind the cratered lunar surface captured by the Orion spacecraft on April 6th, 2026.
This polish will benefit two incredible nonprofit organizations:
- $3 from every bottle sold will go to Girls Who Code
- $3 will also go to the Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
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Our collections are inspired by the beauty seen around us in our everyday lives.
About Opal Theory Polish
We celebrate the beauty of the everyday world, capturing it in color and light for your nails. Inspired by the fire of gemstones, the crash of ocean waves, the sweetness of fruit, and the moments of joy that sustain us through life.
Founded by a materials engineer with a creative side and an obsession for color, Opal Theory Polish is a one-woman operation based in North Carolina, and is proudly inclusive and supportive of all people. Nail polish is for everyone.
