Stick-on nail polish, also known as nail wraps or nail stickers, are a popular alternative to traditional nail polish. They are made of various materials, including paper, nail polish, glue, and PET film. Here are some details about stick-on nail polish:
Positive aspects:
- Easy to apply and remove
- Quick removal with polish remover
- Uniform and consistent application
- Can be made from safe and natural ingredients
Negative aspects:
- Some brands may use harmful ingredients such as formaldehyde and phthalates
- Some brands may have a harmful or difficult removal and application process
Ingredients or materials:
- Cellulose Acetate Butyrate: Binds the polish and gives it shine
- Adipic (Acid, Neopentyl Glycol/Trimellitic Anhydride): Makes polish hold its shape
- Triethyl Citrate: Creates a flexible wrap that is easy to shape to your nail
- Butyl Acetate: Used as a solvent in polish, helps formula harden
- Ethyl Acetate: Another solvent in the formula, helps polish harden
- Polyurethane: Used as a fixative to bind polish wraps to the nails
- Acrylates Copolymer: Keeps the wraps flexible and is part of the adhesives making the wraps sit tight
- Nontoxic Paper: Used as a base for the nail polish
- PET film: Used to protect the nail polish
- Nail polish: Used to color the wraps
Its important to note that different brands may use different ingredients and materials in their stick-on nail polish products. Some brands may also advertise their products as being free of certain harmful chemicals, such as dibutyl phthalate (DBP), toluene, and formaldehyde.
