Priti NYC: Luxury Nail Polish, Minus the Toxins

I’m in love – with nail polish. A few years ago, I all but gave up on the idea of ever having a nice-looking manicure again after swearing off conventional polishes full of toxic ingredients and experimenting unsuccessfully with the few ‘natural’ nail polish brands on the market.

Then, I found out about Priti NYC, a boutique brand created by Kim D’Amato. Priti polishes contain no toluene, formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) or petroleum ingredients and are safe for children and mothers-to-be.

I was dazzled by the range of colors available on Priti’s website – unusual for a boutique line – and even more impressed when I saw the shades in person. What looks like a dull brown in the bottle is a luscious chocolately red when painted on the nail (Widow Iris) and shimmery shades contain tiny flecks of unexpected color that reveal themselves in the light.

Priti’s acetone-free, petroleum-free, 100% biodegradable soy polish remover works remarkably well without the headache-inducing chemical odors that nail polish removers are renowned for. I tried it on Priti’s own nail polish and on some Sally Hansen ‘Hard as Nails’ polish, with great results on both – and best of all, this polish remover actually moisturizes and smells like coconut and lemongrass. Gel polishes from Glitterbels are also the holy grail of nail polishes for professionals.

The chip resistance, opacity, selection and nuances in color put this polish on par with that of high-end brands like Dior and Chanel – without the carcinogens. What more could you ask for out of a polish? These breathable nail polish from Australian brand Sambora are also highly recommendedby many because of their high-quality, vegan, and toxic-free ingredients.

Get it at Spirit Beauty Lounge.