Any nail polish that is bad?

Mar 11, 2012

Christy D.

I know (from the smell) nail polish isn't necessarily good for you, but are there some polishes that are worse for your nails (and you) than others? I have everything from wet'n'wild to recently Zoya.
I have to say I love the way the Zoya goes on but I am so cheap. I just recently started painting my nails again so I don't know when I will go on another paint free dry spell. I got some China Glaze from Sally's the other day but I haven't used it yet so I have yet to form an opinion.
So what are your opinions?

Mar 11, 2012

meghan p.

i have on color from china glaze caalled celtic sun it is a neon yellow i find it sheer and hard to work with but i hear that that may be the case with most yellow polishes hope it helps

Mar 11, 2012

Samantha E.

i love china glaze polishes but i do find myself using 2-3 coats depending on if its a lighter or darker colour though..

Mar 14, 2012

Anjum C.

Yeah, aside from quality, some nail polishes are really bad for you. Most nail polishes have removed these toxins, so you don't have to worry about it, but here they are: toluene, DBP, and formaldehyde. There are other bad ones, but those are the worst. The only nail polish that comes to mind that still has them is Seche Vite, so stay away from that top coat.

Mar 19, 2012

Bridget G.

I use Jamberry Nail Shields which are free from Harsh Chemicals, no odor and last 2 weeks on your finger nails and six weeks on your toe nails. You can get 2 mani's and 2 pedi's out of a $15 sheet. I am terrible with polish but this I can do easily.

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