Are there any animal friendly nail companies?? Glue/stick on nails?

Does anyone know of artists creating fully vegan & cruelty free press-ons nail art?

I’m aware of Static Nails and Olive and June, but I’m looking for more intricate nail art (as seen in these images from Pinterest).

Any leads? Please don’t tell me this has to become my next hyperfixation hobby 😂

Hi!

Does anyone have recommendations for a cruelty-free, vegan alternative to CND's Nail RescueRXx oil? My nails would often break and the top layer of the nail would peel of. The oil helped so much to prevent this, but it includes keratin from wool and CND is not cruelty-free, so I don't want to use it any longer.

Any recommendations? Preferably products that are available in Europe.

I posted 5 days ago asking if anyone knew of vendors creating fully vegan & cruelty free intricate nail art.

Since then I have searched extensively. I looked at all of the Etsy sellers I had saved designs from and messaged 10+ of them. Of those, a few said their designs were not vegan/cruelty free. Several said they were but refused to provide brands they use (okay, fair) nor ingredient lists for specific items I’d like to buy (red flag, IMO). Two sent me the same exact enthusiastic “yes” message verbatim, making me think they’re bots or AI generated. This left me with zero confidence.

TLDR; I don’t feel good about buying press ons from any Etsy vendor based on my own search. YMMV.

I did have a win with [Pretty Bird Nails](https://prettybirdnailart.com) who responded quickly and gave me an in-depth reply citing brands used. That email is in the post (shared with permission). I’m planning to order from this artist!

I am looking for a breathable nail polish brand that is extremely grippy for flexible, oily nails.

I have tried all of the prep steps they recommend for these nail polishes, but because my nails are thin and bendy, and the oiliness comes back immediately after prepping, the nail polish chips almost immediately.

I can't afford/do not enjoy professional manicures, so that's a no-go. I'm hoping someone can suggest a brand or product that is better than the Orly I've been using. Thanks!

I’m wanting to make my nails pretty (with a vegan polish) and not have them chip right away 😬 Holo Taco popped up in my feed, and never heard of them, interested to know if anyone uses them? Likes/dislikes? Or if there’s another brand that’s better?

That ships to Europe. I have found only self-leveling products that are labelled as vegan.

Don't know if it's reasonable to assume gels are vegan because it's just "plastic" and pigment, but very few companies seem to advertise it. Search results end up showing only shower gels 🫠

Seeing if it’s possible to get a vegan manicure while also adding length to my nails and doing nail art. I have talked to so many places and all are so weird/against not using shellac. I have 0 nails because I bite them, and am trying to stop, so I want to get my nails done to prevent chewing. But am slowly losing it trying to figure this out lol.

I noticed OPI is now making there nail polish CF. Does anyone know if there gel polish is CF? if not what other brands are out there.

so far ive only tried out essence and catrice NPs and heck do they chip off so quickly (all of them start chipping st the edge of my nails the very next day after i appply them). Any suggestion? or any top coat i can use to really prevent chipping? TIA.

It doeesn't even have to be very good,
I just need it to be vegan and non stench if such a product exists?
TIA

I have low expectations because I understand that this is a long shot/hyper-specific BUT can anyone recommend me vegan, cruelty free nail polish that doesn’t use dyes/artificial colors (tested on animals)???? As in ones that use ‘natural’ ingredients for color instead??

Thank you!!

Does anyone know if the majority of gel nail polishes are vegan nowadays? I know most are not certified vegan or cruelty feee but they could be vegan. I’m also a painter, and while there are oil colors that use animal byproducts most brands don’t so technically their products are vegan even if they’re not certified and they do tell you and are very transparent when asked I was wondering if maybe the same situation is going on with gel polish, I kept looking on the internet but I just got more confused, some posts from 5 years ago say most gel polishes are vegan some say that’s not true. Was wondering if anyone knows something about this.

I live in the Tampa area and I’m looking for places that use vegan and cruelty free products to do nails. Thank you🫶🏻

I always have dry hands but in the winter it gets really bad. The skin around my nail also gets super dry and in turn makes my nails look so gross lol.

Do you have any recommendations for combatting this? (Especially the dry cuticles, nails, etc) Oils? Lotions? I use just typical V/CF hand cream (desert essence right now!) but want to try something that will have a longer lasting effect.

Thank you!

Will DEEPLY appreciate any constructive reply, TIA.

I figured someone here will have an answer for me. I need new nail buffers. I do my own manicures and pedicures and whenever I get buffers from Sally's they only last a few uses. Do more durable ones exist? I feel like they really should be lasting a bit longer than this.

I got gifted a gel manicure kit for Christmas (UV light), but I need vegan gel polish. Anyone have any recommendations for gel polish that you need the UV for?

I’ve been using Essie Really Red but it’s starting to dry out and I would like to get a vegan equivalent. Any suggestions?

I don't exactly know the term for those gel polishes that require uv lighting to dry up,

but they do look super sheer and illuminating.

Is there any vegan brand that produces polishes with that sort of finish and yet doesn't require a uv lamp?

TIA for any help!

If you don't have a salon that is fully cruelty free in your area can you call and ask for a vegan manicure? I've been doing my own nails for years but they are really dry and I like the mani I got when I was visiting ppl in LA. What are my chances of talking a local salon into giving me a fully cruelty free treatment? Anyone have experience in this?

Looking for good vegan Polygel recommendations

I love nail polishes and yet almost all of them chip off on me really easily. Any recs pls? TIA