Hello readers, So recently I have been taking my nail polish obsession in a different direction. I've been looking into the world of indie polish makers. For those of you who don't know what that is, an indie polish is one that is made from scratch by someone small scale (so not your standard big chain companies) I knew these kind of polishes existed but I'd never taken the time to actually research those available in the UK until I received one in a Coloritiq mani box. Now one of the main trends I seemed to find with indie polish makers is the quantity of holographic polish varieties available to order and its really no surprise when I am another one of those who take to that shiney glitter goodness!
Surprised at what I ordered?! I thought not :) I picked myself out 4 holo polishes from Dark Metal Lacquer. Check out the website here: Dark Metal Lacquer Website You may be asking the question "how safe is this polish?" especially as there was some controversy over a US makers polish recently. I had read the blogs and seen the pictures of previous mentioned maker but I was not put off trying out DML. I think its easiest if I give you a link to DML's ingredients and info page. Ingredients Page The main part at the bottom says "every polish is tested well in advance of the release." I wore a design using two of these polishes for a week and there was no issues at all for me, not that I was expecting there to be any. I trusted in the creators ability to produce an amazing product and I trusted in all the great reviews she had.
The holographic effect of these polishes in amazing as you can see from these macro bottle shots. I've actually started to look into creating my very own nail polish, for now as personal use and to see if I can actually do it! Maybe if it works out as a success small scale then I could work to make it something bigger!
Let's get on to the polish! Firstly we have Bare Grace Mistery which is described as a coral pearl holo polish. Application was perfectly smooth and there was a good coverage in one coat but I've done two for this picture.
Trying to get the best picture of the holo effect is rather difficult and something I need to work on! You can certainly see the sparkle in this shot though. The bottles come in 12ml size and this one cost £6.50.
You all know I couldn't go polish shopping without picking up a purple and what better than one that's holo? This is Wish I Had An Angel in 12ml and cost £6.50.
This is described as an electric purple linear holographic polish. The application was the same as above, it applies just like your mainstream brands. This is two coats and top coat for the picture.
This next one doesn't actually have a name and is referred to as single batch shade #1 and cost just £2.00. This is because the creator was unhappy with the overall finish of the product but had accidentally bottle some up so they went for sale at a reduced price.
It's described as a pale frosty/pearl holo pink. You can see from the picture that the holo effect is no where near as pronounced as the previous two but it is still a lovely shade. I've done two coats and top coat for the picture but three is recommended to give full coverage.
I saved the best (in my opinion) for last! This little beauty is Whisper and once again is 12ml and cost £7.00. So much glitter in this one! You might be thinking that with all the glitter in it, it makes a bumpy finish, but this is not the case! It was nicely contained within the base and had a smooth finish to it.
This one's described as full coverage ultra holo silver polish. Scattered and linear all in one , with glitter and holo pigment! I think you can see why it's my fav, just look at it!
I am certainly impressed with first purchases from an indie polish maker. You may think the prices are a little expensive for "someone who makes them at home" but I ask you to think of it in a different light. It's like choosing to support a small private run business instead of going to your multi chain store, you are helping the little guy and I love that I am part of doing that by buying these indie polishes. I look forward to sharing more posts with you all in the future and please let me know of any indie makers you think I should know of!
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