ZOYA! NAILPOLISH!
Stacy B here! Trends come and go: grunge, go-go boots, slap bracelets, the expression "psych", lava lamps and plastic see-through handbags, to name a few. Some are gone forever, some jump in and out of popular culture (high waisted pants, mini skirts and blue eyeshadow just keep coming back) and some just never go out of style, like LBDs, suits with classic lines and a good pair of pumps.
One thing that's extremely trendy right now, that I hope becomes iconic and never goes out of style, is creating good quality products that are good for us, good for the environment and actually work. It was tough for a while there, a lot of products were hitting the market that were all-natural, no chemicals, no animal testing and nothing that was bad for you, but they didn't really work. Your choice was a product that worked but could possible kill you or the ozone layer later in life, or something that didn't work but made your conscience smile. Tough one. Big companies barely paid attention because they knew the all-natural stuff didn't work so why bother to try to make their chemical-filled products safer if they were still making money?
Slowly, things started to change, and products because better at doing what they were supposed to do without any harmful additives. Some of the more proactive companies had the foresight to throw some money into researching ways to make good products that aren't hurtful. Now, we're seeing so many products made from stuff from the earth, not a lab. Companies are reducing their carbon footprint and people are eliminating toxins from their routines.
This week, I found a great natural nail polish that I love. This company, called "Zoya" offers over 300 shades of polish that are incredibly long lasting and aren't full of things you can't pronounce! Zoya Nail Polish is free of toluene, formaldehyde, DBP (phthalates) and camphor. Wow..the only one of those I know about is formaldehyde and that gives me the creeps. All I can think about is high school biology and funeral homes. And regular nail polish companies let you put that on your nails?
It's only available on line and in salons so I'm deviating from my normal drug store routine, but it's worth it. The bottles are about $8 each, which is a little on the high side if you are comparing to a generic drug store brand, but one of the other things I love about Zoya is they offer tons of deals. If you 'like' them on facebook you get great alerts! For Earth Day back in April, Zoya offered to send up to 6 FREE nail polishes to you - your choice of colors - if you promised to send back 6 of your old chemical-filled, half empty bottles and they'd dispose of them safely. All you had to pay for was shipping! I got $48 worth of safe, natural polish for about $20 and was able to get rid of some old bottles. Very 'green' Zoya!
This polish really lasts too. I put two coats on Monday night and I haven't seen a chip yet and it's Thursday. I can usually get about four or five days out of an application and I can stretch it to six if I apply a third coat on day four. A couple tricks though.... First, clear your nails with nail polish remover first. The oils in your nails can break down this natural polish a little faster than a regular bottle. Second, don't use a regular base or top coat. The chemicals in them don't play nice with all-natural Zoya. Either don't do a base or top coat, or buy one from Zoya. I never use a base or top coat and I still get four to six days out of it.
I've read on other blogs that some people don't like this polish because it breaks down easily and almost every time I read that, I see comments about not using regular top and base coats so it's really a good trick. Zoya offers a whole 'color lock system' that included base and top coats and promises 10 days of color. I haven't tried it yet, but I wouldn't be surprised if it works considering just the polish itself can last almost a week.
I really like the variety of colors and they are constantly offering two for one deals, collection specials and discounts. You can't beat a polish that is good for the world and your wallet! Anyone else tried Zoya or a green polish?
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Sounds awesome and they have soooo many colors to choose from which is a complete must. I haven't tried this yet, but will. Curious to know if it will infact last 10 days... anyone know? Keep me posted.
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Sounds good!
I've never used a green polish. I never polish my fingernails because the polishes always chip after a day without acrylic nails. It would be nice to find one that has staying power. I don't have a problem with polish staying on my toe nails though...weird?
Not weird at all. Your toes experience a lot less wear and tear than your hands do. So it makes sense that the polish would last longer on your toes.
A lot of the ladies on another board I'm active on LOVE Zoya (I'm sure they'll chime in here too). My fingernails don't have a very pretty shape to them, and I feel like nail polish just draws attention to that, so I never paint them. I do paint my toenails, but I don't see the need to buy expensive polishes for them. I might jump on ordering a couple of Zoya polishes at some point (they occasionally do a deal where you can get two free polishes for the cost of shipping).
i've wanted to try this polish before.... but not having read anything about them (until now) i've hesitated. the only COLOR i really do is on my toes... the nails onmy hand i keep short (it's just a battle that's not worth waging to me) and usuallyjust use a slip of clear or pale as clear polish... how are the dark colors? i'm going to like em on facebook. thanks for the review!
I would love to try a green nail polish.. it sounds like it would cause less harm to your nails and make them less likely to be brittle..
I haven't tried this or any green nail polish but have been hearing alot about this brand since Birchbox sent out bottles of this a couple of months ago. I will have to check it out. Thanks for the review.
I have done green on my toes, but not on the fingers. I love to play with the color on my toes. Right now we are OPI shattered blue. My fingers are seeing the manicurist tomorrow for OPI for Sephora turquoise shattered over either silver or a very very light blue. Below is a piece I copied and pasted from the OPI website:
Since 2006, OPI has reformulated its entire line of Nail Lacquers, Nail Treatments, and Nail Hardeners to eliminate DBP (dibutyl phthalate) and Toluene.
Formaldehyde has never been an ingredient in OPI Nail Lacquers or Nail Treatments.The OPI website is pretty comprehensive and fun to use. While I like the Zoya recycle effort, there are ways to recycle nail polish bottles safely in our own communities. I am NEVER a Debbie Downer on this site, but I am not convinced that Zoya is that much more natural than other products, but I do think that they make us more aware of it.
I've tried this nailpolish and like it. I agree- lots of colors to choose from and the polish works well! Like their collections a lot!! I've also tried another green nailpolish before called Sula- water based formula that you can literally peel off. I did not like it because it felt like it melted.. especially in the summer. Also didn't last long too.
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I like zoya because they have really some really unique shades. I use it with my regular top coat and I don't have issues with it wearing off faster than other polishes. However, I don't usually leave my polish on for more than 3 or 4 days anyway.
I own Zoya Charla but unfortunately it doesn't work well with my favorite top coat. Since it's chemical free it has weird shrinkage problems with Seche Vite and I would rather change the polish not the top coat.
I love that cosmetic companies are slowly becoming greener. If we all start buying these products, hopefully they will become the norm and then prices will go down.
I love that cosmetic companies are slowly becoming greener. If we all start buying these products, hopefully they will become the norm and then prices will go down.
I have heard of Zoya but haven't bought it... usually I'm a cheapie nail polish girl but do like a nice bottle of the good stuff now and then. I have tried another brand, can't think of the name, but it was natural and had ingredients that prevented fungus from growing on the nails, which sounded kind of nice to me. You have to think that if you wear polish on your toes a lot (which I do because I think toes are kinda ugly and I want to pretty them up) then you have a higher risk of that. Anyway I will def check this brand out!
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I.love.Zoya.!! Sooo many pretty colors. My favorite is Happi. I have taken advantage of their recycling programs and have got polishes for my friends with their names!
i love zoya nail polishes! the only green colour i've tried is a minty green by revlon i believe that my sisters had at home... i had it on my feet and i kinda liked it for the summertime!
"to send up to 6 FREE nail polishes to you - your choice of colors - if you promised to send back 6 of your old chemical-filled, half empty bottles and they'd dispose of them safely."THIS IS AWESOMEEE!I was extremely surprised when I read it!Btw formaldheyde is in some products to strenghten your nails aswell...:(
I have three bottles of Zoya nailpolish and LOVE them. I do not use base coat or top and they last on my nails almost a week. Great quality for sure!
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this post inspired me to paint my nails with Zoya Tiffany! So sparkly on a neutral background. I just did one coat and I'll do another tomorrow if I have any chipping after my workout. Such a pretty color!
I am a fan of Zoya polish and currently have it on my toes :)
Have experienced some streaking with lighter shades but usually another coat does the trick!
There are SO many polishes to choose from out there but the Zoya color selection is just amazing and I love nail polish posts,it's an inexpensive way to change your look that everyone can enjoy!
I have done mint green and deep green on my toes in the past,not my husband's favorite for some reason?
My current toe obsession is Essie's "Turks and Caicos" which is the perfect sea green/ blue/ turquoise and is perfection with silver sandals :)
not too big on nail polishes because i'm not allowed to wear them for work! but these look really nice :)
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I haven't tried Zoya but I'd love to have the color lock system because my nail polishes only last three days.
i wish i wore more nail polish!!
Sounds nice, but I am a salon mani/pedi person. I just don't have the patience and skill to do it myself.
I hear about Zoya all the time and have wanted to buy some but never got the chance to. Sounds like a good brand to try for nail polish.
Oooh I LOVE zoya products! I found out about them through one of their initial facebook promos in January and have been buying them every since! The colors they offer are great, and like StacyB says, they really wear well. Right now I have Zoya Pippa on my toes which is a nice bright yellow!
i was introduces just these January - when they gave everyone 3 free polish just had to S&H. I loved the shades that I got and the minimal chipping.
I do love my Zoyas! I can get them to last almost a week most of the time. I can get it to work with Seche Vite if I apply the topcoat before the last coat of polish is dry and wrap the tips with it too. I don't get any shrinkage this way. I also love their remover.
~~Christy
I like the polish, but the three colors I ordered online don't look good on me. I think next time I may have to find a store to check the colors out first. It's a shame because it did seem to chip less than most.
I love Zoya! I have quite a collection of Zoya polishes. Their glitter shades ROCK--best I've tried! Zoya Envy is probably my favorite green polish ever.
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This sound so cool! God knows I have 20 half-empty almost dried nail polish bottles at home. I hope they do something like that again!
I love Zoya - America & Charla are my favourites out of what I have :)
I've not tried Zoya. Green polish -- there was this piggy polish that I picked up while holidaying in HK. it didn't quite last and started peeling after 2 days.
this is one i must try!
Now tht's a brand I'd love to try!
cute colors...
didi
Sounds like a must have for any gal! And wow 10 days! Unbelievable.
I have a gorgeous purple from Zoya which I really like but I LOVE those new nude shades...they look lovely!
I've also jumped on the Zoya bandwagon. They have such pretty colors. I tend to use pink, red, and burgundy nail polishes. But I've always wanted to try green since it looks pretty on other people.
I absolutely love Zoya polishes. LOVE!!! Most of my polishes are Zoya... OPI-what? lol I am dying to get the Touch collection, but unfortunately I don't live in the US so that's a bit difficult.
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I have several Zoya polishes. They have really good deals from time to time.
Another eco-friendly nail polish brand I love is LULA! It's also free of all those chemicals and is waterbased, also at about $8 a bottle. But what's so fun and unique is that it is a peel-off nail polish! That's right, it has the staying power, no chips and the easiest and most fun removal ever! A dream come true! :D
interesting...never heard of this brand before!
Great Review! I've never heard of this brand but I am very interested in purchasing. I thinks its great that they will dispose of our "old" nail polishes...sounds like a super company and a super product, =]
Lisa
I'm not really a nail polish kinda girl but if it's green I'm willing to give it a try!!! Thanks!!!
Gracie
Never tried natural polishes because I always thought they wouldn't last as long. These sound nice though
I haven't tried this one, but I've tried SpaRitual. Didn't stay on my nails long.
I've wanted some Zoya nail polishes for so long, but still haven't managed to get my hand on any of them. I love how they're more 'natural' than other companies - that's pretty appealing! My favourite 'green' at the moment has been OPI Mermaids Tears, even though the formula seems a bit iffy to me, it's still a gorgeous colour!
Never tried Zoya but it sounds great.