How to Paint Your Nails Organically

To avoid exposing yourself to harmful chemicals, choose organic nail polish.

Painting your nails organically can be relatively easy, if you have the right organic beauty products. Organic nail care products do not contain harmful chemicals that could hurt you, or your baby, if you are expecting. Organic nail care products are becoming more and more popular and easier to find, both in stores and online. You can still find great colors and products, even when the ingredients are fully natural and organic.

Things You'll Need

• Organic nail polish
• Nail polish remover
• Cotton balls
• Newspaper or paper towels
• Credit card

Instructions

1. Lay newspaper or paper towels on your work surface, to prevent spills and messes.

2. Use organic nail polish remover to clean old nail polish from your fingernails and toenails.

3. 

   Paint a coat of organic nail polish in your favorite color, on your nails. To get the best results, be patient.

4. 

   Let your nails dry completely.

5. Paint a second coat of the same color.

6. Allow the second coat to dry completely.

Tips & Warnings

• Consider applying a clear topcoat to protect your nails, and prolong the life of your manicure or pedicure.

• Avoid using your hands, while your nail polish is drying.

References

• FDA: Nail Care Products
• Medline Plus: Nail polish poisoning

Resources

• The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics: LEADING NAIL POLISH MANUFACTURER REMOVES TOXIC INGREDIENTS