RMDY Nails is your friendly neighborhood nail salon.
At Remedy nails we carefully choose products that are free of harsh and toxic materials, and we select our services based on research for what is best for your nail and skin. It is our mission to use the safest alternatives for polishes, products, and practices while creating one-of-a-kind manicures and nail art designs for our clients.
we don’t mess around when it comes to your health, and ours!
We go above and beyond the salon standards when it comes to cleanliness. That means we not only disinfect, but sterilize all of our implements. Anything that can’t be sterilized we use one time only.
Not only are we concerned for the health of our clients (many of whom are pregnant or accompanied by their children), but also with the health of our technicians.
Pedicure bowl
Why do we at Rmdy Nails use pedicure bowls instead of the traditional pedicure chair, Two words HYGIENE and ECO-FRIENDLY! The bowls allow for consistent sanitation. The CDC has concluded majority of the mycobacterium, which cause infections, are found in pipped-in pedicure chairs(jets). You won’t see us using plastic to cover the bowls for easier cleaning either, because each plastic wrap is disastrous for the environment. They also use way less water than the traditional chair.
Gift Certificate
A gift card is the perfect gift for anyone that simply wants a little pampering of hands and feet
Polish
Rmdy Nails doesn’t use words like all-natural and organic when it comes to nail polish, it is nail polish after all, and it does contain chemicals. However, what makes RMDY different is that we have done the research in order to provide you with the safest polishes available. That is why we only use polishes that are 10 Free or more [free of formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, DBP, camphor, and toluene], and do not contain other harsh ingredients such as TPHP. Our polishes are also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free. The same requirements go for our gel polish, and we only use LED gel lamps, no UV lights here!
Products
Products used in our services are Hand-crafted in small batches using Organic & Natural ingredients. If it’s not Hand-crafted by us at Rmdy Nails, we’re using Spa Ritual (All natural and Organic product) this ensures the highest level of quality, freshness for our clients.
toxins we are FREE from
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Formaldehyde: Used in nail polish as a hardener and preservative, it is a known carcinogen, skin, and respiratory allergen and toxin. Formaldehyde exposure has been linked to Leukemia specifically. It also is an environmental toxin and causes toxicity in the organ system.
Formaldehyde Resin: Used in polish to help form tough, shiny, and durable films on nails, and to maintain a high gloss of nail enamel throughout the wear period. Main concerns involve skin irritation, toxin and allergen, organ system toxicity, environmental toxin and potential release of off-gas formaldehyde. Although formaldehyde resin hasn’t been linked to cancer like regular formaldehyde, it’s a skin allergen known to cause dermatitis.
Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP): In nail polishes, it helps increase flexibility and shine, but is toxic to reproductive and developmental growth. Also is a hormone disruptor, organ system toxin, and an environmental toxin.
Toluene: Made from petroleum or coal tar, it is used in nail polishes to give the polish a smooth finish. But chronic exposure is linked to liver or kidney damage, organ system toxicity, anemia, lowered blood cell count, may affect a developing fetus, and an environmental toxin.
Camphor: Acts as a cover on nails, which deprives the nail of nutrients, causing a yellow staining on nails. It is highly toxic when ingested, can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, hallucinations, seizures, and headaches when inhaled - which is a major concern for nail technicians. Ingestion of camphor can lead to significant toxicity, including death.
Triphenyl Phosphate (TPHP): Found in nail polishes to make it more durable, studies have suggested that this could affect hormones - specifically on potentially affecting reproductive health and lipid metabolism.
Parabens: Parabens are a group of chemicals used as preservatives in food, pharmaceuticals and personal care products. The biggest concern with parabens is they are known hormone (endocrine) disruptors. Concerns also include skin toxin/allergen, potential developmental/reproductive toxin and environmental toxin.
Xylene: Used as a solvent that keeps polishes from getting gooey, it is a known carcinogen and allergen that is also a nervous system toxin, organ system toxin, development and reproductive toxin, irritant, occupational hazard.
Ethyl Tosylamide: In nail polishes it works as a plasticizer, film former, and synthetic preservative. It is banned in Europe as it is considered a sulphonamide (a subcategory of antibiotics), and the use of sulfonamides in cosmetics in Europe is forbidden. Though it is not considered to be unsafe for humans, its public health effects on a population level can be problematic.
Lead: Although lead and other metals are not directly added to the nail polish, it comes from the pigments that are used to create the color. Lead and other heavy metals can cause learning difficulties, developmental delays, fatigue, headaches, memory loss, mood disorders, and miscarriages or premature births.