sustainability in nail care

We’re designing the future of nail care, and that future is paint and solvent free.

Of course, sustainability is how we prioritize ingredients and packaging, but it’s also about what we replace.

At Bare Hands, our far-reaching plan is to reduce a significant portion of the now 853 million bottles of nail polish destined for landfills each year.

Most people don’t realize it, but a typical manicure habit over 20 years can send more than 130 bottles of polish, remover, and topcoat into the landfill. That’s the equivalent of tossing a full trash bag of beauty waste—just to maintain a shine that chips in days.

It’s time for cleaner, more health-forward nail care for our bodies, our community, and the planet.

Did you know that nail polish is considered toxic waste?

Find out how to dispose of it properly.
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