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Nail polish
Hi,
I would like to start a nail polish line with custom colors. So does anyone know how to formulate a suspension base maybe 10 free with high shine? I would like to start as a home based business first to test the waters.
Thanks
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14 Replies
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Are you in the US?
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Wherever you are located, you really should find out a lot more about your product before you even think about making or marketing.
Nail polish is particularly problematic. Anything much larger that a shot glass size of production will need fire department approval.
Because of the specialised nature and safety problems associated with nail polish it is normally restricted to a few specialist blenders to manufacture - even the very large cosmetic companies contract out like this.
Having said that, it is possible - even preferable - to buy nail polish bases for colouring yourself. This saves a long process of dissolving the resins and does absolve you of requiring to know quite so much about the product. It does not cut out the fire safety requirement, though.
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Thank you for your feedback and yes I am in the US.
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I don’t see any difference between nail polish and cellulose car paint. They are both the same base. Therefore I don’t see why not just repackage car paint into little bottles and label it. Johnb is correct, this is highly inflammable stuff with a low flash point. Not only that but the vapours are intoxicating.
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the fundamental reason nail polish is such a huge fire risk, and why very few manufacturers make it from scratch, is because it involves handling cellulose nitrate, which, although it’s well-behaved in solution, is EXTREMELY flammable and prone to ignition when dry; and once it’s alight, it’s very difficult to put out
compared to cellulose nitrate, the solvents are relatively easy to handle, provided that proper care is taken
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Does anyone know any nail polish suspension base manufacturers? If I get a base then I could add my own mica powders.
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Fiabila, International Lacquers, Chromavis (formerly Durlin).
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Thank you do you know any US based manufacturers that can sell suspension bases?
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A Google search will reveal what you want to know.
Keywords: nail polish manufacturers in usa
Please note that I am not being sarcastic in offering this reply - as I have been accused recently when offering Google links. I am only trying to help.
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Be aware that this suspension base is highly flammable/explosive, and needs to be mixed and stored in an explosion-proof room, for insurance reasons if nothing else.
If you mix suspension base with powders and there’s a fire, your homeowners insurance will pay you absolutely nothing, not to mention all the legal trouble you’ll get into.
Stick with the private label nail polish companies - it’s much safer.
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Thank you for the feedback.
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The only thing I do not like about private labels is that you can only use colors that they have available.
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I agree I have my bases in a room with good ventilation.. opted to by bases. instead of creating my own.. the fumes are horrible.
bases can be sold at several Artisan store online. do a search for glamour polish base etc. or franken polish. also Manufacturers will sell their base at gallon pricing if you meet there min amount. otherwise they may charge you a fee. -
also when mixing with bases. you may have an issue mixing oxides with them.
my work around is a silicone and denatured alcohol blend which I mix with my oxides. this will prevent any lumps and granulation that may occur.another tip for matte polish ( which i don’t recommend as it tends to chip faster than using the matte over coat) is adding nylon or fumed silica .. this in itself can create a matte over coat or polish.. you can also add scent to your polish bases. ( again pointless since the scent wears off quickly)..
you can also add kaolin clay to create a harder base..
hope this is helpful
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