Is nail polish halal?
It depends. Wearing it is permitted, but ordinary polish stops water reaching the nail, so it must be removed before wudu and ghusl in all four schools.
Worth knowing
- 'Breathable' polishes claim to let water through; scholars are divided on whether they do enough.
- A woman who is not praying (during menstruation) may wear it freely.
Quick answers
- Is nail polish halal?
- It depends. Wearing it is permitted, but ordinary polish stops water reaching the nail, so it must be removed before wudu and ghusl in all four schools.
Sources
- Halal or Not? rulebook topic “Nail polish”, live answer (checked 28 September 2026)
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