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Honeybee Gardens WaterColors Nail Enamel
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  • Honeybee Gardens WaterColors Nail Enamel
  • Honeybee Gardens WaterColors Nail Enamel
  • Honeybee Gardens WaterColors Nail Enamel
  • Honeybee Gardens WaterColors Nail Enamel
  • Honeybee Gardens WaterColors Nail Enamel
  • Honeybee Gardens WaterColors Nail Enamel
  • Honeybee Gardens WaterColors Nail Enamel
  • Honeybee Gardens WaterColors Nail Enamel
  • Honeybee Gardens WaterColors Nail Enamel
  • Honeybee Gardens WaterColors Nail Enamel
  • Honeybee Gardens WaterColors Nail Enamel
  • Honeybee Gardens WaterColors Nail Enamel
  • Honeybee Gardens WaterColors Nail Enamel

WaterColors Nail Enamel

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Product Description

For those who want an alternative to harsh solvent-based nail enamel, we've got the solution for you! Our unique water-based polish is free from strong chemical odors; no more nasty fumes! And we're not just '10 free', we're actually '12 free'.  Thanks to our patented technology, there's nothing else like it on the market!

  • Product Details
  • Gluten free
  • Vegan
  • Size: 0.5 fl oz./14 ml
  • odorless, non-toxic earth-friendly formula
  • long wearing fabulous colors
  • 12 free means our product contains NO: formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthlate, camphor, formaldehyde resin, xylene, parabens, fragrance, nitrocellulose resin, animal ingredients, triphenyl phosphate or benzophenone-1
  • KEY: M = matte I = slight iridescence S = slight shimmer
  • Please keep in mind that 5 people can be asked to describe one shade, and each will come up with a different verbal description. We did our best to describe these colors. 
  • Product Shades
    Comes in 23 great colors:
  • Vintage Merlot - M; deep berry red wine
  • San Francisco - I, S; pale peach 
  • Hippie Chick - M; lavender, light purple with hint of pink
  • Valentine - M; true pink 
  • Mocha Latte - I, S; bronze nude
  • Goddess - I, S; medium berry with blush undertones
  • Tuscany - I, S; mauve / light purple 
  • Fairy Dust - I, S; frosted pink, slightly sheer 
  • Whisper - I, S; very sheer pink, translucent
  • Destiny - I, S; pink nude
  • Abyss - M; pure black
  • Oasis - I, S; sapphire blue
  • Wild Fire - M; bright red 
  • Hibiscus - M; bright coral, pinkish orange tones
  • Island Orchid -M; vibrant purple with red undertones 
  • Raspberry Sorbet - M; rich bright raspberry 
  • Surf's Up -I, M; soothing ocean aquamarine 
  • Legacy- M; warm summer rose (NEW)
  • Sweater Weather -M; gray lilac (NEW)
  • Victorian Lace - M; old fashioned rose (NEW)
  • Boysenberry - M; gray plum (NEW)
  • Glowing Ember - S; shimmery red with purple undertones (NEW)
  • Clear (also acts as top/base coat)
What makes this product different from traditional polish
You already know it's water-based, it's free from harsh chemical odors and has no formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalates or FD& C colors. But let's take that a step further. Without getting too technical, let's explore the fundamental differences between solvent-based and water-based systems. Solvent- based polishes are simple solutions of nitrocellulose resins in strong solvents. Nitrocellulose is used because it forms a very hard film easily as the solvents evaporate from the base. These harsh, bad-smelling solvents, are then also used to remove the polish by dissolving the film. By contrast, water-based polish uses an emulsion resin in the form of billions of very small particles suspended in water. As the water evaporates, the particles touch each other and form a hard film which is no longer soluble in water. At first, it may seem that these systems are similar, the only difference being the carrier base. But they are in fact as different as night and day. One cures by reversible solvent evaporation, the other by creating a tightly knit film. One is easily dissolved, the other not so easily. Several states are beginning to regulate VOCs (volatile organic compounds) emitted by nail polishes and nail polish removers. WaterColors Nail Enamel has very low VOCs.
Product appearance
You'll notice the Clear Base/ Top Coat polish actually appears milky white in the bottle. The milkiness disappears upon drying to form a clear coat. Sometimes minor settling occurs in some colors, and you may notice a light ring of color at the top of the bottle, or some sparkle floating to the bottom. We have shaker beads inside, so a light shake of the polish easily re-disperses the pigment.
Nail preparation
Solvent-based polishes can strip healthy nails of naturally produced oils. Since our polish does not contain these solvents, the oils remain on the nail. Wash and dry hands thoroughly before applying polish. Those with very dry skin may wish to apply a cuticle oil to nails first before applying polish to help hydrate the nail. Make sure the oil is absorbed into the nail before polishing.
Dry time
Dries to a tack-free state nearly as fast as regular polish. Two thin coats will dry faster than one thick. Cold hands, low temperatures and high humidity can prolong drying time. Water resistant in about 15 minutes. Able to withstand other chemicals (shampooing, doing dishes) after about an hour. For best results, polish nails at the end of the day so they have overnight to cure properly.
Product exceptions
You may find this product is a bit more difficult to remove from toe nails, because toe nails are naturally more dry and have less natural oils.
Scratch resistance
Unlike solvent-based polishes which reach their maximum hardness in about 40 minutes, WaterColors Nail Enamel must be given time to create a tough film. About 75% of the hardness is achieved very quickly, but it needs 4-6 hours to achieve maximum hardness. The more time you give it to cure properly, the longer it will wear. You may choose to apply it at night when the day's activities are done. However, because the film is quite thin, worn areas at the tips or scratches can be easily touched up to create a freshly-applied appearance.
Ease of removal
The film that is formed by the water-based system becomes more difficult to dissolve as time passes. For this reason, we recommend you remove the polish at or before one week of wear the first time you use our polish. Apply Nail Polish Remover to a cotton ball or felt pad. Hold the wetted pad on the nail for a few seconds, and then proceed to rub the polish off while applying gentle pressure. Do not scrape at the nail. It may take a few swipes longer than you're used to, but the product will come off. People with dry, ridgy or porous nails may need to work at it a bit longer. Acetone-based removers will not work because this is not a solvent-based system. Wash hands with soap and water thoroughly after removal. If you have naturally dry skin, you may also want to use a moisturizer.
Tips and tricks
While WaterColors Nail Enamel may look and act like traditional solvent-based polish, it does have its eccentricities. Most of our customers tell us they would rather have to do an extra step if necessary rather than use polishes which contain potentially toxic ingredients. Here are some special instances and ideas which can help you create the perfect manicure.
  1. Dry Nails
    We've found that individuals with dry skin and dry nails tend to have a more difficult time removing our polish. For those folks, we recommend moisturizing the nails first before applying polish. Rub a little cuticle oil (or any good oil like jojoba, sweet almond, olive, etc.) into nails until the shininess disappears and the oil is absorbed into the nail. Then polish the nails as usual. You may want to remove the polish after one week of wear. Moisturize after removing polish.
  2. Cold Temperatures
    Since our polish is water-based, it can thicken in cold temperatures. We recommend storing our polish at normal room temperature. If polish does thicken, add ONE drop of water to bottle and shake well. This should return the polish to normal consistency. If it does not, the polish had been too cold for too long and needs to be replaced.
  3. Length of Wear
    It's rare we ever hear that our polish doesn't last long enough. However, if you find the polish isn't wearing as long as expected, the problem probably comes back to application. We recommend that you try to polish your nails at night if possible. Though our polish is tack free in no time, it takes longer to cure at the molecular level than traditional polish. So the longer you give it to set up without exposure to water, etc., the better it will wear. That being said, everyone wears polish differently. How long the polish lasts on you also depends on your body chemistry, daily activities and environmental exposure. Applying a clear top coat can extend the wear of polish. We also recommend a base clear coat under our darker colors such as Vintage Merlot, Risque and Desire.
  4. Removal
    The film that is formed by the water-based system becomes more difficult to dissolve as time passes. For this reason, we recommend you remove the polish at or before one week of wear the first time you use our polish. Apply Honeybee Gardens Odorless Remover to a cotton ball or remover pad. Hold the wetted cotton ball on the nail for a few seconds, and then proceed to rub the polish off while applying gentle pressure. Do not scrape at the nail. It may take a few swipes longer than you're used to, but the product will come off. People with dry, ridgy or porous nails may need to work at it a bit longer. Acetone-based removers will not work because this is not a solvent-based system. Wash hands with soap and water thoroughly after removal. If you have naturally dry skin, you may also want to use a moisturizer. Some customers have told us they have success applying our remover to a piece of white craft felt or even an old white gym sock (turned inside out) and then using it to remove the polish. The added texture from these items helps to hold the remover on the surface of the nail better and acts as a gentle exfoliant to better remove the polish.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Acrylates copolymer. May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77490), Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Ultramarine Blue (CI 77007)

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  1. Very nice color for nails 5 Star Review

    Posted by on 24th May 2018

    Great product, love it.

  2. No smell mail polish 5 Star Review

    Posted by on 6th May 2018

    Have just used for first time...love colour,easy to apply, quick drying,three costs needed for absolute coverage I was happy with two. I am kindergarten teacher so the week will let me know how it lasts.

  3. Chipped off 3 Star Review

    Posted by on 9th Apr 2018

    I really do like the other Honeybee Gardens products I have gotten. That's why I was disappointed about the nail polish. I used 2 coats of the clear base/top coat alone and it started chipping off immediately. Then I used the Victorian Rose, which is a lovely color, with a different base & top coat and it chipped a little after 2 days. Better than the clear, but even with 2 coats, it looks a little streaky and thin. I will continue to buy the other H.G. products that I love!

  4. Beautiful Color 3 Star Review

    Posted by on 25th Mar 2018

    This polish has rich, beautiful colors that goes on very easily and smoothly. I appreciate the lack of fumes when painting my nails and like that I can feel safe letting my daughter use it. Unfortunately the wear time is short. Even with a good top coat, I was able to wear this less than 24 hours before it started peeling off.

  5. Durability 3 Star Review

    Posted by on 31st Jan 2018

    After 8 hrs it chips taking a bath. I haven't reach to have it on for 24 hrs without re applying.

  6. Miracle, No Smell Polish 5 Star Review

    Posted by on 10th Jan 2018

    When you open a bottle of WaterColors Nail Enamel, it's hard to believe there’s NO smell, at ALL, or toxic fumes wafting up your nose.

    If like me, you are super sensitive to the usual nasty odor and fumes, HoneyBee is nothing short of a miracle.

    I bought Destiny and Clear Coat plus the remover. I am very pleased with this nail color. Clear Coat is milky in bottle but quickly dries clear. Both last well and are easy to remove.

    Only real disappointment was the remover. It DOES have that typical remover smell, although to be fair, a tad less. To that end, when compared to any OTC sensitive remover brand, then HoneyBee is expensive for half the amount with a similar odor. To be clear, I'd gladly pay twice the amount for a product that had no smell at all.

    I must add that Melissa Buckley President/CEO of Honeybee Gardens, Inc., is to be applauded for her incredible and caring Customer Service and her efforts to personally reply and explain the situation of the nail polish remover, which I erroneously thought had no smell.

    Melissa explained it in detail. They had to change their original scent-free nail polish remover formulation to comply with California's requirements for products sold there. Makes no sense (or should I say, scents) to me but HoneyBee is not at fault here. When I consider the endless amount of much worse toxic things that go unchecked it makes me angry, air fresheners for one, the new cigarette smoke, forced into our lungs!

    Melissa gave me a tip that their nail polish could actually be removed with vodka. I was really impressed with her generosity.

    Not sure if HoneyBee will post my long and rambling review and I understand if they don’t.

    Bottom line, THANK YOU for your great nail polishes and hope one day you'll be able to offer your original nail polish remover formulation again.

    Tara

  7. HoneyBee 5 Star Review

    Posted by on 4th Jan 2018

    this nail polish wears well and is non- toxic ! Love the shades naturally will be trying more shades next season! My nails like it too!

  8. Perfect 5 Star Review

    Posted by on 3rd Jan 2018

    I love the color, and it goes on nice and thick so you don't have to do multiple coats. Watery polish is the worst!

  9. Fantastic product!!! 5 Star Review

    Posted by on 17th Dec 2017

    I have used these for years and LOVE the fact that they are not made with toxic chemicals. There is absolutely no odor and easy to remove with rubbing alcohol and a soft scrubbie. Great selection of colors. The only nail product our family will use.

  10. Vintage merlot and clear water colors 5 Star Review

    Posted by on 7th Dec 2017

    I’m very impressed with these nail polishes! They are completely non-toxic and they may stay on long time depending on the things you do. For example vintage merlot in my toe nails stayed for a week and then I only had to retouch and redo two toe nails for the whole second week! It’s so much better then no nail polish at all! I’m so happy I found this brand! It didn’t stay long on my nails on my hands due to me doing a lot of stuff with water, so it was only one day. But if you have to look nice for an event then these nail polishes will be perfect!

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