Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie Miss This Iconic Y2K Nail Polish

Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie are taking us on a nostalgic trip back to the early 2000s, and we’re here for it. In a playful ASMR-style TikTok video filmed with W Magazine, the iconic duo reminisced about the Sidekick Era and all the Y2K obsessions that defined the time. One standout memory they both recalled fondly was none other than Hard Candy Nail Polish. They didn’t just use it for at-home manicures, apparently, but also to paint their phones in vibrant hues, just ’cause.

“I miss Hard Candy. Is it still around?” Hilton asked in a whisper, to which Richie replied in the same hushed volume: “I don’t think so,” adding that she, too, misses the brand. Hilton gushed about the brand’s dreamy pastel nail polish shades while Richie gave a shoutout to the “little plastic ring” that came with each bottle. Their take resonated with social media-goers, who took to the comments section to share similar sentiments. “We all miss Hard Candy! Bring it back for the girls!” one person wrote. “I had the baby blue shimmer Hard Candy with the jelly ring!” another commented. “I loved it so much.”

And then, the best surprise: Hard Candy itself chimed in. Yep, the brand still exists and is available at Walmart. While its current product lineup boast hundreds of five-star reviews, to the disappointment of many—including Hilton and Richie, we presume—the iconic nail polish with the plastic ring doesn’t seem to be available anymore. The new polish has a sleek, modern look, but it’s missing that vintage vibe. Who knows? Maybe Hard Candy is listening to our pleas and will bring back the beloved classic. After all, it sounds like two early 2000s icons would make perfect ambassadors.

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