I don’t know about you, but I always check the names of nail polishes see in the stores. Nail polish names can be very creative, with some colors having names that somehow fits them perfectly. And then some can be downright crazy! Think of the Kardashian Kolors nail polish collection from the Kardashian sisters. (“Khloé Had A Little Lam-Lam?”)
The Huffington Post did a short roundup of ridiculous nail polish names earlier this week. See them after the jump.
“I’m Not Really A Waitress”
I get the connection between the “vivacious chianti red” (named after the Chianti wine, a red wine made is Tuscany) and a waitress that might serve it. It’s just not a good name. A better and more simpler name–”Chianti Red” that OPI claims the color to be.
“I’m Not Really A Whore” (top middle) and “Left Him Cuffed To The Bed” (top left) by Naughty Nailz
Yes, those are the actual names! Other names from this nail polish company are “Spank Me I’m Naughty” and “Secret Carpet Burn.” Well, if you’re freaky like that, these might just be for you.
“Iris I Was Thinner” from Sephora by OPI
Yeah, this one’s a sure fire way to boost self-esteem! Pick it up, and automatically feel like you should be in the gym, instead of picking up some polish for your pedicure later.
Meet Balls by Essie
Who thought this one up?! Sorry, but I don’t want the proposed color of testicles on my fingernails, thank you.
Pussy Galore by Nars
The name of a brand can make or break it. Naming your nail polish after the vagina may just turn away buyers. Just saying.
See more of these crazy nail polish names here!
What’s the most ridiculous name in the list? What are some other silly names of nail polishes you’ve heard of?
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daisy / 734 posts
I have an OPI for Sephora shade that’s named “Leaf him at the Altar.” Ironically, my boyfriend bought it for me.
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I like it. I think it’s different and somewhat funny.
rose / 948 posts
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o wow, i didn’t know these names existed! kinda strange O.O
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Pussy Galore and Meet Balls <3
daffodil / 1601 posts
For the most part I hate cosmetic names that aren’t very descriptive of the color. Because, then it pisses me off and I’m indecisive because I can’t always figure out the color by JUST looking at it inside the packaging.
daisy / 639 posts
Meet Balls and Pussy Galore, whut
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gahahahahaahahahahahaaha pussy galore is pink!
oh nars. what do you expect their blush is called orgasm and super orgasm. both great blushes!
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what a coincidence! the vivacious chianti red is also hannibal’s favorite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVlkZVAw8Gc
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I love I’m Not Really A Waitress. It’s not a reference to wine being served, though. It’s because so many struggling actresses that work lame jobs to keep food on the table say “I’m not really a waitress.. I’m an actress.” Or at least that’s what I read in Allure when they interviewed one of the women who helped create it. Also, Pussy Galore was the name of one of James Bond’s ladies, so that’s probably what they’re getting at there. Iris I Was Thinner is a stupid name, but what a pretty color!
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I buy nail polish because the name is catchy, sometimes. It’s a seller!
daisy / 501 posts
Pussy Galore was from Bond. Fits it perfectly.
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i’m a fan of opi’s names. some of those other ones are weird, but it doesn’t piss me off or make me not want to buy or wear them. i’m more a fan of plays on words.
daffodil / 1615 posts
My mom got me nail polish as a stocking stuffer once, and it was this really pretty pale pink. And the name of it was “Nasty Girl.” Needless to say, I was thoroughly confused.
sunflower / 332 posts
Love these! I lol’d at Meet Balls. HA!
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Hmmm O__o
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I want to wear these colors just so when people ask, I can make it extremely awkward.
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Pussy Galore was from James Bond.
This sort of reminds me when I heard teenagers talk about that “new band” Beastie Boys with their first song, “Sabotage.” oh… you silly young people.
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I’m not entirely sure how I feel about the names, although I follow the sentiment for Pussy Galore from James Bond. I do really like it and Iris I Was Thinner as colors.
sunflower / 437 posts
PUSSY GALORE LOOOOOOOOOOOOOL
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Pussy Galore was the name of one of the chicks from a James Bond movie.
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It’s fucking nailpolish. I don’t think that the names really matter as long as the colors are beautiful…
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I love Pussy Galore by NARS! I also love their blush Orgasm
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oh wow… aha, pussy galore is pretty ridiculous. why not cotton candy or bubble gum? -.-
orchid / 184 posts
Some of you are being very silly about this……they’re just nail polish names!
Probably the silliest nail color I ever bought was called “Pat On The Black” because I thought it was pitch black, but when I got home and looked closely at the bottle, I saw it was black
berry
colored instead
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As several people already mentioned, “Pussy Galore” was the name of a character in Goldfinger — both the book and the movie (played in the movie by Honor Blackman). Ian Fleming had a knack for rather interesting names for female characters; I wonder if Nars has named any other nail polish colors after them?
“Iris I Was Thinner” and “Meet Balls” seem to be going for a pun, and I’m not entirely certain how successful either is.
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As long as the colors are nice, I couldn’t care less about the names.
orchid / 127 posts
@Beb3Lika@xanga - I’d rather say “It’s called Pussy Galore!” and have people understand the Bond reference than have to say, “It’s like bubble gum, and I’m a vapid little skank hehe”
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omg.
magnolia / 1357 posts
It’s nail polish… I don’t understand why the names are such a big deal. I like them, they’re catchy, and I really do not find them offensive… but I guess it is to each their own.
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@Kendall - they’re interesting names no doubt, but to each their own
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One Less Lonely Glitter by Justin Bieber. Or any of his nail polishes, for that matter.
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One of my favorite OPI nail polishes are “I’m not really a waitress” because the color is a really nice rich and sparkly red. Its name adds a bit of spice and appeal – in my opinion. Personally, I like the weird and unique names of nailpolish because it makes them that much more memorable and i guess.. individuality. If all pale pink nail polishes were named “bubble gum pink,” how common would that be?? Bland names are boring. I say, bring on the wacky names! The weird names promotes their sales because they intrigue their buyers. (Sometimes, I have a double take on a nail polish just BECAUSE of their names – thus.. making me pay more attention to the polish color.)
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I like interesting names. Even Zoya, which has all their polishes named after women (Charla, Faye. Kimmy, etc…) is clever and cute. I don’t care if there’s a weird name for a polish – I’m looking at the color, not the words on the little sticker on the cap which nobody will see or even care about. :/
@babyybluee@xanga - Yeah, that’s what I got out of “I’m not really a waitress.” It’s such a beautiful color, too, the clever name is just icing on the cake.
sunflower / 294 posts
I like the names. They’re original and sometimes weird, but you’re gonna remember which one is, “Left him cuffed to the bed,” now aren’t you? And I like me some weirdness in my day to day life.
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I’d suggest you not buy O.P.I. nail polish if the silly names bother you. I buy the color I like, THEN look at the name so I can be sure that is the same color I use when I get my professional manicure.
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some of these are a bit much..but i wouldnt not buy the nail polish bc of it. lol.
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I love opi nail polish names and I lovet they have all these series with themes and names to match, it’s creative. And gross some may be, but it’s still funny.
I think there is a bigger issue if you’re that worked up over them really.
It’s nail polish….
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as others have pointed out, pussy galore is a bond character.