What is the Best Type of Nail Polish For Healthy Nails?

The Best Nail Polish For Healthy Nails

If you know your nail polish, you’ll know that brands are increasingly bringing out non-toxic formulas. Consumers are becoming more aware of what they are putting in their bodies. They don’t want to put toxic things on their bodies either. Nails are no exception. That’s why brands like OPI and Nails Inc have developed polishes which are free from harsh chemicals.

The Nasties in Nail Polish

If you want a nail polish for healthy nails, look at the label. If a polish is safer and healthier than the average, It will have anything from ‘3 free’ to ’21 free’ on the label. The number tells you how many potentially harmful chemicals the nail polish is free from. These chemicals cause skin irritation, headaches, dizziness, problems with the nervous system, and more. If you want to know more about the toxic nail polish additives you should avoid, read our guide.

Choosing a Nail Polish for Healthy Nails? Go Non-Toxic

To avoid risking your health (and your nail health), choose a non-toxic nail polish. Here are some of the best in our range at Nicely Polished.

OPI Nature Strong

OPI Nature Strong is the brand’s first natural origin nail polish. It contains 75% plant and mineral-based ingredients sourced from nature. Think sugar cane, manoic, wheat, potatoes, corn, and clay. Choose from 30 shades ranging from pretty neutrals to shimmers and eye-catching brights. This range makes it onto our best nail polish for healthy nails list for so many reasons:

• It’s a 9-free nail polish. This means the formula doesn’t contain harsh chemicals like Formaldehyde , Formaldehyde Resin, Toluene, Xylene, Dibutyl phthalate (DBP), Camphor, Parabens, Ethyl Tosylamide, and Triphenyl Phosphate;
• It gives you up to 7 days of wear and shine, goes on easily, and dries fast;
• It’s Vegan;
• The packaging is sustainable. Every bottle and cap is made with 20% recycled materials.

Want to keep your nails and the planet happy? Shop the OPI Nature Strong range.

Nails Inc. Plant Power

Nails Inc prides itself on its environmentally conscious and cruelty-free ethos. Looking for a nail polish for healthy nails and a healthy planet? The Plant Power range does not disappoint. The brand itself calls it ‘The world’s cleanest nail polish.’  We love this collection for lots of reasons:

• The formula is 73% plant-based;
• Forget 3-free. This nail polish is 21-free and contains no formaldehyde, acetone, parabens, and many other nasties;
• It’s vegan, cruelty-free, and Halal friendly;
• You’ll get a glossy, professional-looking finish;
• The former plastic cap is now a more eco-friendly 100% FSC beech wooden cap.

Want to try the ‘world’s cleanest polish’ for yourself? Shop the Nails Inc. Plant Power Range.

Tips for Healthy Nails

As well as choosing the right nail polish for healthy nails, there are some rules to live by for long, strong nails.

Eat a healthy diet

You are what you eat and the quality of your diet will show in your hair, skin, and nails. For healthy nails, get plenty of lean protein, calcium, and foods containing biotin. Biotin is a B-vitamin that’s known to strengthen weak, brittle nails. You’ll find it in eggs, lentils, oily fish like sardines, and milk.

Protect your nails

When you’re using cleaning products or doing the washing up, make sure you wear gloves. Exposing to your hands to water too often can weaken and dry out your nails.

Have regular breaks from manicures

If you’re a fan of gel polish, make sure you take breaks between manicures to care for your natural nails. Whatever type of polish you opt for, resist the urge to pick it off as this can damage the nail bed.

File your nails regularly

File nails often to keep them neat and strong. Glass nail files are better than harsh emery boards. File nails in one direction.

Add moisture with cuticle oil and a good hand cream

Keeping your cuticles hydrated and nourished encourages strong healthy nail growth. Get in the habit of using a nourishing hand cream regularly too.  

Are You Ready for Your Healthiest Ever Nails?

If your nails are weak and brittle, don’t worry. You can achieve your best ever nails by using a nail polish for healthy nails and having a great nail care routine.

If you want to fall back in love with your nails, shop our range of non-toxic polishes. 

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