Clean beauty since 2014
The Gloss Clean Standard
At Gloss, clean means soy-based remover, hospital-grade sterilization, organic and natural products, and our own 7-Free Gloss Naturals lacquer.
The Gloss Clean Standard
Made without.
Our Gloss Naturals lacquers are 7-Free. Here are the seven ingredients they leave out, so you can read the label yourself.
TolueneDBPFormaldehydeFormaldehyde resinCamphorXyleneParabens
Soy-based remover
100% biodegradable, petroleum-free. No acetone.
Hospital-grade sterilization
Sterilized tools and spotless stations, every guest.
Vegan & cruelty-free
Every lacquer is vegan, never tested on animals and made in the USA.
Organic & natural products
In every manicure and pedicure since 2014.
Gloss Naturals lacquer is 7-Free
All Gloss Naturals lacquers are made without the 7 chemicals below, and they're vegan, cruelty-free and made in the USA.
- Toluene
- A solvent with the familiar smell of paint thinner.
- Dibutyl phthalate (DBP)
- A plasticizer once common in nail polish.
- Formaldehyde
- A preservative and hardener.
- Formaldehyde resin
- A formaldehyde derivative used in coatings and adhesives; a known allergen.
- Camphor
- A plasticizer that can leave nails yellowed.
- Xylene
- Parabens
What's in Gloss Naturals lacquer
Nail polish can't be made entirely from organic ingredients, so we choose ingredients carefully.
- Ethyl acetate
- A solvent with a pear-like smell that helps the other ingredients blend.
- Butyl acetate
- A solvent with a banana-like smell, found naturally in many fruits.
- Isopropyl alcohol
- A solvent.
- Nitrocellulose
- A film-former derived from plant cellulose that makes the finish durable.
- Adipic acid
- An organic compound used in the film-forming resin.
- Trimethyl pentanyl diisobutyrate
- A biodegradable plasticizer that helps polish stay on.
- Stearalkonium hectorite
- Keeps the polish thick and even (also found in lipstick and eye makeup).
- Diacetone alcohol
- Helps produce a glossy, hard, chip-resistant film.
- Citric acid
- An acid from citrus fruits.
All coloring agents are FDA-approved, including aluminum powder (CI 77000), bismuth oxychloride (CI 77163), iron oxides (CI 77499 / CI 77491), mica (CI 77019) and titanium dioxide (CI 77891).
Packaging
Gloss Naturals bottles, lids, wands and brushes are recyclable. Boxes are 100% post-consumer recycled paper printed with soy ink. All products are made in the USA, vegan and cruelty-free.
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Is Gloss a non-toxic nail salon?
Yes. Gloss has been a clean-beauty nail studio since 2014. We use organic and natural products, soy-based polish remover that's 100% biodegradable and petroleum-free, and vegan, cruelty-free non-toxic polish, with hospital-grade sterilization and sanitation.
Is Gloss Naturals polish 7-Free?
Yes. Gloss Naturals lacquer is 7-Free: it's made without toluene, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, camphor, xylene and parabens. It's also vegan, cruelty-free and made in the USA.
Can I buy Gloss Naturals polish?
Yes. Gloss Naturals lacquer is $15 (.34 oz; some shades $8 for .17 oz), Soy Nail Polish Remover $21 and Almond Cuticle Oil $15.50, online and in the salon.