Many girls want their nails done from a young age. Even as young as a toddler, they want to join in when they see their mom getting acrylics or just topping up with a coat of their favorite color during a nail care session. However, we understand that many parents might have some concerns. Are there any fumes involved? What if my child chews her nails and ingests something toxic from the nail polishes?
We don't want your little ones to feel left out, and we want them to have beautiful nails, too, which is why we've put together this guide to help out. Below is all you need to know about safe nail art and the different non-toxic nail patterns you can try out on your own little girls.
Is nail art safe for kids?
Before we get started on what kinds of nail art ideas there are for girls, let's answer the main question of whether it's actually safe. Well, the general answer is yes, but there are some precautions you need to take.
The main one is that you use nail polish and nail polish remover that are free from toxic ingredients. These can include formaldehyde resin, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), and triphenyl phosphate (TPHP). Instead, the non-toxic ingredients you should look for include water, acrylic resin, butyl acetate, and ethyl acetate.
Alongside looking for products with non-toxic ingredients, you should always supervise your kids or do the nail art yourself. Similarly, ensure that the area you're doing the nail art in is properly ventilated and that you use non-acetone polish removers when removing the art.
100% non-toxic girls nail art ideas
Now you're prepared and know which sort of nail polish kids should use and the different precautions to take, so we can get started on giving your little girl the perfect nail art!
Here are our top five nail art designs for girls and the non-toxic products you can use to create them:
Piggy paint
You can never go wrong with farm animals when it comes to young girls and nail art, and one of the trending ones seems to be a pig. With TV shows like Peppa Pig always on show, kids go crazy for the oinky little creatures. And what's best? They're super easy to draw!
All you need is a pink base nail polish, and you can get started drawing the body on each nail. We recommend using theĀ 20 FREE Naturally Scented Kids Polish in Pastel PinkĀ (Strawberry Cupcake), with its quick dry and chemical-free formula. Simply draw two circles, one larger than the other, and you will have the head and body. Do a twisty line at the end of the tail and four legs, and you have the whole body done!
If you want to add eyes, any grass, or something else farm-like, you can use a different shade from the same safe brand.
Juicy pineapple
Does your kid hate to eat fruit and you want to encourage them more? Why not incorporate one into their safe nail art for children! We also have the perfect shade for you, which is theĀ 20 FREE Naturally Scented Kids Polish in Peach (Fruity Fun). It even smells fruity which makes everything better!
We've chosen a pineapple because it's one of the easiest fruit shapes to draw while also giving your little girl something funky to look at. If you've forgotten what a pineapple looks like, then you can simply trace the outline that comes with the box of nail polish - it's the perfect solution!
Want to add some green for the leaves or any background? Chuck in another shade with the drawing to make things even more realistic.
Feeling floral
Another idea to add to your kid's (or your) natural nail care routine is some purple flowers. It's another simple drawing that you don't need to be an artist to complete it. All you need is a nice floral color - like purple - which you can get from the non-toxicĀ 20 FREE Scented Kids Polish in PurpleĀ (Gummy Grape).
Just like the other ideas we've given you, this nail polish comes with a beautiful scent that makes the experience all that much better. Use the vegan and cruelty-free shade to make little petals on each of your child's fingernails.
You can either leave it just as is with the petals, as we know it'll look beautiful, or you can add a stalk or additional colored petals for an even more floral feeling.
Loving heartsĀ š
Now, this is probably the easiest free-drawn design in this list - little love hearts. Almost everyone knows how to draw a heart, and there's no doubt many little girls would be happy to have them all over their nails in a pretty color.
You can use the quick dryĀ 20 FREE Scented Kids Polish in Bright PinkĀ (Cherry Berry)Ā to create the most beautiful and nicest smelling love hearts you've ever seen.Ā This eco-friendly and non-toxic choice is the ideal nail polish for this design, and you probably don't even need to combine it with any other colors - but you still can if you want.
Birthday girl
Last but not least, we have nail art that doesn't involve any drawing at all. You can always opt for stickers of ready-drawn and designed patterns. All you have to do is stick it on to your little ones fingernails, and they will no doubt immediately put a smile on her face.
TheĀ Birthday Nail Sticker Sheet by No Nasties comes with a cute array of designs, from birthday cakes and candles to bows and presents. You can always put them on top of one of the safe colors we've already mentioned or use them on their own! The choice is up to you.
Conclusion
While the designs we have given you may be simple, they are super easy and will no doubt put a smile on your child's face. Safe nail art is about making your kid happy, so if you want to make something more elaborate, you can build up to that in time.
Popsicle Beauty Club wants to ensure you and your kid have the safest and most natural nail products, so we only provide girls with non-toxic polishes and stickers.Ā Check out our selection to build up your nail art experience.
