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Gem of the Huron 🌊

Gem of the Huron is a sparkling mix of blue, teal, green, and holographic glitter inspired by the brilliant waters surrounding Drummond Island. Packed with different sizes of glitter, this shade flashes from deep lake blue to bright emerald and aqua as it catches the light, like looking down into clear Great Lakes water on a sunny day.

Clear base with blue, teal, green, and holographic glitters
Long-lasting and chip-resistant for everyday wear
100% vegan, cruelty-free, and toxin-free
Handmade with care in Traverse City, Michigan

Fun Fact: Drummond Island sits at the eastern tip of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in northern Lake Huron and has long been nicknamed the “Gem of the Huron.” Surrounded by brilliant blue-green water, forests, rocky shoreline, and dozens of nearby islands, it’s known for boating, fishing, paddling, trails, and some seriously beautiful Great Lakes scenery. You even have to take a car ferry from DeTour Village to get there, making a trip to Drummond feel like a little island adventure before you’ve even arrived. Find our polishes in the Islander Shoppe on Drummond Island!

Here in Traverse City, advocate group FLOW (For Love of Water), works to protect the Great Lakes through water law, policy, education, and the idea that these waters are a shared public resource that should remain healthy, public, and protected for generations to come. We donate $2 for every bottle of Gem of the Huron, Ontario Forever, Lake Michigan, Erie-sistible, or Superior State of Mind that sells in 2026. That means if you pick up the whole limited time collection, we will donate $10!

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Let's Go Ghouls 👻 (Glitter Topper)

$16.00

Let's Go Ghouls 👻

Let’s Go Ghouls is a playful glitter topper packed with purple, hot pink, black, and gray glitters of all shapes and sizes in a clear base. Layer it over your favorite polish color for a funky pop of color, or build it up over a natural nail.

Clear base with purple, hot pink, black, and gray glitters
Long-lasting and chip-resistant for everyday wear
100% vegan, cruelty-free, and toxin-free
Handmade with care in Traverse City, Michigan

Fun Fact: Michigan is home to nine species of bats, all of which play a vital role in pest control and pollination. These nocturnal creatures are essential for controlling insect populations, eating thousands of mosquitoes each night! Celebrate these misunderstood creatures with this unique nail polish.

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It’s Freakin’ Bats 🦇 (Glitter Topper)

$16.00

It’s Freakin’ Bats! 🦇

Gone Batty? Get your nails Halloween-ready with this playful glow-in-the-dark polish that captures the spooky spirit of the season. Featuring a textured base packed with iridescent glitters, golden stars, and black bat shapes, this polish is as eerie as it is enchanting. Watch it truly come to life after dark, adding an extra layer of fun to your manicure.

Glow-in-the-dark polish with black bat shapes, golden stars, and iridescent glitters
Perfect for layering over a white or light base for maximum glow, charging with a phone flashlight or black light works the best!
Long-lasting and chip-resistant for everyday wear
100% vegan, cruelty-free, and toxin-free
Handmade with care in Traverse City, Michigan

Fun Fact: Michigan is home to nine species of bats, all of which play a vital role in pest control and pollination. These nocturnal creatures are essential for controlling insect populations, eating thousands of mosquitoes each night! Celebrate these misunderstood creatures with this unique nail polish.

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Pudding Stone (Glitter Topper)

$16.00

Pudding Stone 🪨

Celebrate the unique beauty of Michigan’s iconic Puddingstones with Pudding Stone, a glitter topper inspired by this geological marvel. Featuring a vibrant mix of red, black, gray, peach, and orange glitters, this polish captures the intricate textures and colors of the famous conglomerate rock. Whether layered over a nude base shade or worn alone for a minimal sparkle, it’s a bold nod to Michigan’s natural wonders.

Glitter topper with a vibrant, textured mix inspired by Puddingstones
Long-lasting and chip-resistant for everyday wear
100% vegan, cruelty-free, and toxin-free
Handmade with care in Traverse City, Michigan

Fun Fact: Michigan’s Puddingstones, made up of quartzite, jasper, and other colorful pebbles, were carried here by glaciers during the Ice Age, making them a treasured reminder of the state’s ancient geological history!

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Ren Fest ✨ (Glitter Topper)

$16.00

Ren Fest ✨

This peachy pink glitter topper feels like fairy wings, flower crowns, turkey legs, castle sketches, and wandering around Hollygrove pretending you’re not absolutely going to buy something sparkly.

A peachy pink glitter topper with gold, pink, iridescent and purple sparkle
Long-lasting and chip-resistant for everyday wear
100% vegan, cruelty-free, and toxin-free
Handmade with care in Traverse City, Michigan.

Fun fact: The Michigan Renaissance Festival takes place in Holly, Michigan, where the festival grounds are transformed into the fictional village of Hollygrove. The festival has been bringing a little bit of 16th-century magic to Michigan since 1979.

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Unicorn 🦄 (Glitter Topper)

$16.00

Unicorn 🦄

Add a touch of magic to your nails with Unicorn, a whimsical glitter topper that sparkles with enchantment. Featuring holographic heart glitters and a dreamy mix of pastel glitters in various sizes, this polish brings a playful, unicorn-inspired glow to any manicure.

Clear base packed with holographic heart and pastel glitters, perfect for layering over any base color for a unique, magical look
Long-lasting and chip-resistant for everyday wear
100% vegan, cruelty-free, and toxin-free
Handmade with care in Traverse City, Michigan

Fun Fact: Unicorns are symbols of magic, purity, and dreams across many cultures. Did you know you can get a unicorn questing license in Michigan? Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie has been issuing these whimsical licenses since 1971 as part of their playful tradition. It's all part of Michigan's quirky charm!

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Ripe for the Picking 🫐 (Glitter Topper)

$16.00

Ripe for the Picking 🫐

This berry-bright glitter topper is packed with bold pink, purple, and turquoise sparkle for a fun, juicy look on its own or layered over your favorite color.

A berry-inspired glitter topper with pink, teal, and purple sparkle
Long-lasting and chip-resistant for everyday wear
100% vegan, cruelty-free, and toxin-free
Handmade with care in Traverse City, Michigan.

Fun fact: Michigan is one of the top berry-producing states in the country, and many of its berry farms are found along the Lake Michigan shoreline, where the sandy soil and lake-effect climate help berries thrive.

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Electric Flower Power 🌼 (glitter topper)

$16.00

Electric Flower Power 🌼

Bursting with neon daisy glitters, neon confettis, and a iridescent shimmer that catches the light like a lantern-lit night in the woods. Whether you're dancing under glowing canopies at Electric Forest, strolling through the John Ball Zoo Lantern Festival, or chasing summer light shows across Michigan, Electric Flower Power is your ticket to neon flowery magic.

Glitter topper nail polish that has neon daisy glitters, iridescent glitters in a clear base
Long-lasting and chip-resistant for everyday wear
100% vegan, cruelty-free, and toxin-free
Handmade with care in Traverse City, Michigan

Fun Fact: In addition to the festivities mentioned above, from the illuminated tunnels of ‘Glenlore Trails’ in Commerce Township to the immersive glow of ‘Light Up the Soo’ in Sault Ste. Marie, to the ‘Wayne County Lightfest’, Michigan is full of magical light displays year-round.

📷: @polished_yogi, @birdnestcloset, @lindy_in_lacquer_land, @still.life.nails

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Beach Stones 🌊 (Glitter Topper)

$16.00

Beach Stones 🌊

Bring the serene beauty of Michigan’s shoreline to your nails with this glitter topper inspired by the natural hues of lakeshore stones. Featuring a clear base packed with teal, brown, tan, gold, and navy glitters in various sizes, this polish adds a beachy, earthy vibe to any manicure. Perfect for layering, it’s a subtle yet striking way to channel the essence of the Great Lakes.

Clear base with teal, brown, tan, gold, and navy glitters, perfect for layering over any color for a beach-inspired look
Long-lasting and chip-resistant for everyday wear
100% vegan, cruelty-free, and toxin-free
Handmade with care in Traverse City, Michigan

Fun Fact: Michigan’s beaches are a treasure trove for stone collectors, featuring unique finds like Petoskey stones, Michigan’s official state stone, and colorful Lake Superior agates. These natural gems are polished smooth by the waves, just like the inspiration behind this polish!

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Crunchy Leaves 🍁 (Glitter Topper)

$16.00

Crunchy Leaves 🍂

Capture the magic of fall with this clear nail polish filled with shimmering glitters in gold, yellow, orange, red, green, and copper. Inspired by the vibrant hues of autumn foliage in Michigan, this festive polish brings the essence of fall to your fingertips.

A clear base filled with multi-colored glitter that mimics the colors of falling leaves
Long-lasting and chip-resistant for a sparkling, seasonal look
100% vegan, cruelty-free, and toxin-free
Handmade with care in Traverse City, Michigan

Fun Fact: Michigan’s vibrant fall foliage attracts over 8 million visitors each year, making it one of the top destinations for leaf-peeping in the U.S.!

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“I know it’s “just” nail polish, but I LOVE Northern Nail Polish and am so grateful to have discovered this brand!! The colors are vibrant and long-lasting, the formula is smooth and easy to apply, and even the brush is the perfect size for precise application. But most importantly, the company's commitment to using natural and sustainable ingredients sets it apart from all other nail polishes on the market. I will never go back to using anything else! I highly recommend KC’s polishes to anyone who is looking for a toxin-free and vegan option.”
~ Bridget J. from Glen Arbor, Michigan

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