100% Green Nail Polish

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I know that here on Beautylish there are a lot of women who know so much about nail polish.

What do you know about green nail polish?

I have been searching and searching the internet to see if there is any nail polish out there that is 100% organic. I really want to make my own nail polish but have come up with nothing.

Has anybody ever made there own nail polish?

Thanks

~Jocelyn (Nail Artist @ Polishpedia)

Jan 9, 2013

Stephanie D.

Not going to happen. You could conceivably stain your nails, but I can't think of a way to get a removable compound that is adhesive enough to stick to a relatively smooth surface like a nail without using serious chemicals. If you're into the organic thing, learn to love your natural nail.

Jan 9, 2013

Stephanie D.

In case my last statement was a little brief, let me explain in more detail why it isn't really going to be possible:

1. You have to consider something that not only will be sticky enough to stay on your nail, but will also dry in such a way that it won't stick to other surfaces.
2. It has to be removable and non-damaging. There's no point in having an organic product if it's just going to ruin your natural nail.
3. It has to have a reasonable shelf life of at least a couple of days, and several months if you were to consider a commercial product.
4. It has to have a density that will allow for a reasonably even pigment load and distribution without interfering with the other qualities of the polish.
5. It has to have a reasonable wear time of at least a day without showing chips/disintegration.

You can get some of these qualities with natural glues and such, but not all of them. Believe me, if there was a logical way to do it, someone would be making millions right now. 

Jan 9, 2013

Ave M.

Not going to happen.

Jan 9, 2013

Shelley W.

Stephanie D said it best. She's 100% correct on that one. 

Jan 9, 2013

Maura P.

not 100% piggy paint??

Jan 9, 2013

Maura P.

*sure

Thanks so much. I knew I could count on this community. I always love getting feedback from others about an idea I've had. Thanks again! :)

~Jocelyn (Nail Artist @ Polishpedia)