It's no secret that traditional nail polish harbours some unsavoury chemicals”one whiff of an open bottle will tell you that much. At first thought, eco-friendly nail polishes sound like watery disasters, which is exactly what I thought before I tried them for myself. Give these brands a try next time your #maniMonday rolls around.
ALIA
The cré¨me de la cré¨me of natural varnishes, ALIA ($21) is highly pigmented so each coat looks rich and luxurious. ALIA lacquers are vegan and free of toxic chemicals like toluene and formaldehyde. A great balance of classics and trendy colours, you’ll definitely find some new favourites in this line. Try Skeeflink, perfect for Spring. For a top coat that will kick-ass and not chip, try ALIA’s Better Than Gel”you will not be disappointed.
