Nails Inc H2GO
Yes to this! For many of us, cultural and religious issues never even cross our minds when it comes to beauty, and yet, for many religiously observant women, where washing rituals apply, nail polish is an issue. I am no religious expert, but I think I’m right in saying that because nail polish doesn’t let water through, washing rituals aren’t considered complete because water can’t contact the actual nail.
Inglot brought out the first mainstream water permeable polish, which was deemed acceptable by an Islamic scholar in the US, and that has changed things. If a polish can let air and moisture to the nail, then seemingly it doesn’t infringe on any religious laws in the Muslim faith.
The new Nails Inc H2GO Polish is a little different in that it’s made using a water based formulation which means that it will wash off completely. It’s interesting that it’s being presented as something handy in case you change your mind on the colour – if it’s not being used for religious purposes, then it’s going to be all kinds of annoying if it comes off every time you wash your hands! It’s not clear – and I don’t have any here to test – whether it needs some considerable washing or if it will disappear at the first sign of soap and water. I imagine the former, to be honest.
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The Nails Inc H2GO Polish is a limited edition range and timely with Ramadan starting today. There are six shades and they’re £14 each HERE.
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Hmm, I wonder. It can’t be that easy to wash off surely- it would drive you nuts reapplying 10 times a day!
I know.. I don’t have any samples to give it a try but if I get some I’ll update x
well, I don’t know either to be honest, but I guess it’s maybe like children’s polish .. I know there are some that wash off and they’ve been around a while.
I am actually very excited to try this. In the work environment I hate having chipped polish and would rather take the whole thing off. Also religion way: when you are going out for a shopping trip or dinner then wash off is very handy as you can very easily decide to go ahead and paint your nails. Whereas before I wouldn’t even bother and only give them a buff to have some shine. With these I would much prefer a wash off version than a water permeable one as I don’t fully trust that concept and would still take it off before prayers
I like this idea, so long as it still leaves you with a reasonable amount of wear-time! If you work in a hospital or healthcare setting, you’re not usually allowed nail polish. Having an easily removable one saves the last-minute faff and worry frantically trying to take bright red nails before work!
As a Muslim woman this seems rather pointless. You have to pray 5 times a day and realistically no one is going to reapply nail polish 5 times a day.
If you were going to keep reapplying nail polish 5 times a day then there’s nothing wrong using normal nail polish and with using nail polish remover to take it off. Takes what a minute to do both hands?
I would just use the inglot ones if I was to use nail polish on days when I was praying.
This product seemed to have come from a place of ignorance. People do wash their hands for other purposes eg. Washing dishes, after using the toilet, after eating, before eating and so on. You’re supposed to keep reapplying after all these times?
Thanks for your points.. I will know more when I’ve tried it.. I really can’t imagine that it does wash off after every hand wash whether for religious reasons or daily life reasons as outlined. But, they don’t make it very clear, I must admit. x
For me, personally, this is a pointless invention. Even if you decide to use it for just the night, for easiness, it’s going to just rub off when you wash your hands after using the restroom? I’m intrigued to find out how this works and whether it does stay on or not when water is applied. A really interesting concept nevertheless.
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I can imagine this would be good for someone who just wanted to wear a colour for an evening out, particularly for those who aren’t allowed to wear nail polish at work, like those who work at hospitals, Em x
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I actually really like the idea! especially those Ramadan nights that i am meeting friends to dine with etc, i still want my nails to look nice, and when i get home and wash to pray, they are off again.. Or maybe i have too much time on my hands and love painting my nails? ha!
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All I can imagine is a whole load of girls not washing their hands after using the toilet,,,, ew. Lol
I’ve never heard of this before! I don’t think it would be right for me but Nails Inc is amazing so I’m sure it works well!
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I was so intrigued by this idea that I bought a bottle. It really does wash off as soon as it gets near water. Just by washing your hands in the bathroom, you would be left with smears and streaks. It only takes direct running water to start coming off and a light rub with a finger to come off completely. Personally this is one product that will go straight to a friends young daughter to play with, and is of absolutely no use whatsoever in the adult world. Just my opinion…..
If this washed off I would buy it. I work in health, and I’m fed up of how drying and chemical polish remover is. I’d love some feedback on this product when you can get hold of it.
Myself and another blogger who is also very into nail varnish were intrigued by this and she found a message from them on their Facebook account saying that although it does come off with just water you do have to give it a good scrub to make it come off. I tweeted Nail Inc and then also sent them an email asking if they had a press release or any further information they could send me but they ignored me! I can’t really seeing this working well myself and certainly wouldn’t pay £15 for one x