Can a Muslim woman wear breathable nail polish?

Nail polish is not a problem when you're not praying, like when you have your period. On normal days, you'll have to take it off every time you make wudu and that's impractical. The consensus is now that it's possible to wear breathable nail polish when it's sure your nails can still be cleaned. read more

Muslim women and men were not allowed to wear nail polish because it interferes with wudu or ablution — the Islamic procedure of washing parts of the body before prayer. But nowadays there are halal and wudu friendly nail polishes are available. read more

"[The nail polish] allows oxygen and hydration to pass through," the brand shared in a press release. Since water is able to penetrate the polish and reach the nail bed, Muslim people can wear it and still perform ablution. read more

A 'breathable' nail polish, which allows water vapors to pass through to the nail, is causing a stir among devout Muslim women who are unable to wear regular polish because of the washing involved in daily prayers. read more