CES® 2026, a tech event showcasing the world's most promising new tech, happened in Las Vegas from January 6-9. While there were a lot of product reveals, the one that caught the eye of this techie girly was none other than the invention made by iPolish.
In their demo video, the Florida-based company ran by rocket scientists showcases a smart, color-changing press on nail equipped with the ability to flip between over 400 shades with only an approximately five second delay. It's as easy as downloading the app to your phone and selecting the shade you'd like next.
That's right, that means you don't have to pay the next time you want a simple polish change. You can just tap in your app.
How much will iPolish digital nails cost
Starter kits are available for pre-order for $95, with June 2026 set as the estimated fulfillment date.
The kits come with:
- 24 standard press-on acrylic nails in sizes 0-11 to fit most fingernails (2 of each size)
- The iPolish® Magic Wand and USB-C cable
- Instruction manual
- iPolish® Hyper Glue
- iPolish® Quick Dry Clear Top Coat
- A dual-edge designer metal cuticle tool
- A mini buffer
- An acetone-free wipe
- and a QR activation code for the partner application.
Each QR code is valid for 30 days on the iPolish® free mobile app, available in both Google Play and the App store, for use during period of wear.
How much will refill's cost?
Each refill pack includes two nails in your selected size for $6.50 USD. You'll be able to buy them individually, or purchase packs.
If you'd like a full set that will run you $32.50 USD.
Is there a warranty?
The website claims there is a warranty, but it is not described or linked on any of its product listings, on its FAQ page, or in its Terms and Conditions page on the website. I have reached out to them for clarification and will report back.
How it works
- Install the nails like you would a normal press on set.
- Download their app from your appropriate app store and select the color you'd like.
- Connect your nails to the iPolish® Magic Wand by sliding the tip into it.
- Watch the color change.
The iPolish® nails themselves are not battery powered. According to their website, "the battery inside the iPolish® Magic Wand connects to your iPolish® nails when you insert them to provide the power they need to change to the next color."
Also, these nails are waterproof, so you'll be able to live your life as normal.
In my opinion, iPolish is a great concept but needs work
Currently, the only available shapes are a square oval (sqoval) and medium length ballerina. As a short, almond girly this is disappointing, but I understand that you have to start somewhere.
Outside of the nails not being my preferred shape, they simply are not well-shaped in general. The base of the nails are too wide and don't taper, which gives the look of a little girl taping construction paper to her nails to play pretend at them being "done."
The nails also look bulky and keep a thin black outline around them when you change the colors (which may be an issue for many users). This is very visible in the lighter colors like green, but harder to spot in darker colors such as navy blue and burgundy.
In the demos, the press ons also don't seem to flush flat against the nailbed and instead look lifted, giving the look of a cheap $5 press on set – not the salon quality I expect from purchasing a set this expensive.
It is unclear at this moment whether you are able to file the nails in order to customize their shapes yourself, but a safe guess says no as I would imagine this would tamper with the display technology.
My biggest question for the developers: Did they consult and work with any actual nail techs on the designs? I feel any professional not planning to sabotage them would have told them these needed more shaping. It's not rocket science, it's refinement.
That being said, I love the concept and plan to purchase them in order to review them. However, unless they are improved upon before launch, I can already tell they need more tweaking before I'm willing to sport them in my real life.
