The term natural nail polish is a bit of a double edged sword. The truly natural adult polishes are water based and don't stand up to wear and tear well in adult life. They do well for kids nail polish because they are safe and come off easily. Any adult versions we have seen in the market stayed for a year or two and then went out of business because they don’t perform well.

In this category, we are providing the safest alternatives on the market for adults. For us, that's the vegan polish from Hanami which is made right here in Australia. They have a vast array of colours to match any outfit and safe and natural nail polish remover in liquid and wipes.

What are the 10 ingredients missing in a 10-free nail polish?

The 10 worst ingredients that used to be found in traditional nail polishes are absent from a 10-free formula. There is no governing body that determines the list, but the industry has the general consensus that the 10 ingredients are DBP, camphor, toluene, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, xylene, parabens, artificial fragrances, phthalates, animal derived ingredients. Some brands take a step further and also exclude ethyl tosylamide and triphenyl phosphate.

Hanami have taken the extra step of excluding the extra 2 ingredients and they are also made from 82% plant sourced ingredients. The formula is also breathable, water permeable, certified vegan, cruelty free and made in Australia. Hanami non toxic nail polish just needs two coats to provide a strong and lasting colour like the standard nail polish you're used to.

Healthy nail polish that performs like traditional nail polishes just doesn't exist, but when you want performance in the safest formula possible, Hanami are at the forefront of the Australian beauty industry with their 82% plant based polish. We have a store full of beauty products that tick every safety box. We wish there was an organic nail polish that performed, but they don't exist. We have the best option in Australia right here. If you have chemical sensitivities or are normally allergic to potentially harmful ingredients, you may want to consider whether any nail polish is right for you.

How does natural nail polish perform compared to standard nail polish?

Our adult non toxic nail polish from Hanami performs just like traditional nail polishes do. They're a chip resistant formula that perform best with a base and top coat, but can be worn without. Just two coats of colour with time to dry in between is all you need. Our hot tip to get more days out of your manicure is to coat the tips of your nails with a clear top coat every couple of days to help prevent chipping.