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If you are a Nurse and want to present yourself well, and have nice nails, you are probably looking for the Best Nail Polish to wear on the wards.
Now it must be said, whether you can wear Nail Polish as a Nurse depends entirely on the healthcare facility and/or department that you work in.
Depending on where you work dictates if you are allowed or not. Some facilities will allow you to wear nail polish but others may have more restrictions on what you can and cannot wear.
It all depends on whether you are working directly with patients, and the severity of the policies that are put in place for Sanitary and Hand-Hygiene purposes.
Its always best to check; but for the most part, there are certain polishes that you can wear on the wards.
Acrylics and Gel Nails are 99% of the time a no-no because they can collect harmful bacteria, but this doesn’t always mean that you cannot paint your natural nails.
The truth is, the majority of healthcare facilities will let you paint your natural nails as long as it is not, or doesn’t chip.
(If it does start to chip after a period of time-worn, you will be required to repaint your nails once more to cover any signs of wear).
Nevertheless, here are the best options:
Best Nail Polish For Nurses
The recommended choices are natural, clear, and neutral colors. These are all excellent prices, subtle, very durable, and resistant to chipping.
If you are more limited in what you can wear on your ward, I would suggest you opt for the Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat which is completely clear, but will protect your nails and provide you with a nice lasting shine.
OPI Nail Lacquer
There is a wonderful range of colors in the OPI Nail Lacquer collection.
Due to the quality, you do not need to wear much and you will notice that your nails are opaque all the way through from just 1-2 coats.
We love this brand in our Nail Salon, and we often paint this color on our clients who are looking for a fair neutral color.
Whenever we have had nurses visit us in the Salon, this is the polish we usually recommend.
This is also the Nail Polish i routinely wear, especially if I am going to an event where my dress or my outfit requires a more subtle nail finish.
This is a very natural classy color that you can wear without people really noticing that you have polish on.
Most will think that these are your neat and natural nails. This makes it perfect if you are a nurse.
Its a very durable Nail Polish that will typically last between 7-10 days.
To apply, all you need to do is this. Apply one stroke of nail lacquer down the center of your nail, followed by one stroke along each side of your nail.
Then apply a second coat of nail lacquer, pulling the color over the tips of your nails. That’s it, you’re done!
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Zoya Nail Polish
Zoya Nail Polish was designed specifically to be more durable and provide more strength than general day-to-day nail polishes.
Its vegan and free from the top 10 chemicals too. In fact, it was designed with pregnant women in mind.
With an active job, and one in which you are regularly using your hands throughout the day, this is the kind of Nail Polish you should be looking for.
It provides a long and lasting shine, and comes in a really beautiful, light yet elegant neutral color.
The bottle and applicator brush has been designed to be easy to grip and easy to glide given you more control.
I love working with it for this very reason.
Plus, it is chip-resistant, fade-resistant and waterproof meaning it lasts for at minimum 10 days before it starts to show signs of wear and any chance of chipping.
It therefore would be a great polish to apply once a week; so you can paint it on and forget about it for the week ahead!
All you need to do is apply it, and then let it dry. Its that simple.
This is a great set that you can routinely mix up!
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3. Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
For those of you who have more stringent policies, or who are not allowed to wear colored Nail Polish by default, should definitely consider the Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat.
This is an award winning Top Coat, claiming top prizes at both the Nail Pro Readers Award and Total Beauty Awards.
Whilst this is typically applied to colored Nail Polish to protect the polish, a Top Coat can also be applied to your natural nails. This will protect them and provide a glistening shine and glossy finish.
I love working with this Top Coat personally because it is very quick drying.
You don’t need a UV/LED Lamp like the majority of other Top Coats, you simply need to just paint it on using the applicator brush provided in the bottle.
If you want to take care of your nails on the wards, and prevent any damage to them from trauma, or the risk of picking up infections, then this is a must-have product.
You can even apply this to one of the colors above to improve their durability and add an element of shine to them!
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Final Words
Wearing nail polish may or may not be an option for you; it all depends on your department and its guidelines and policies.
For the most part, you should be safe to wear a neutral and nude Nail Polish.
The best Nail Polishes for Nurses are those that are high-quality, durable and non-toxic.
Hopefully, this article has provided you with three great options that you can purchase and begin wearing on the wards straight away.
I always advise to my clients that as a nurse, you should ensure that you purchase a chip-resistant, fade-resistant and waterproof Nail Polish.
This will ensure that your nails, and your patients, are protected at all times.
If you are unsure as to what you can wear, it is always advised to first ask your department lead, or even ask the human resources department.
Perhaps the best thing that you can do as a nurse, is to keep your nails short and trimmed.
If you do this, there is far less chance that harmful bacteria can get underneath your nails and you risk transporting it around the hospital or to your very own home.
Hey – I’m Jemma – a certified nail technician and manicurist with over fifteen years of hands-on industry experience. I created AlmondNails.com to share all that I have learned about the nail industry – from the different types of manicures available, suggestions for wear, recommendations for keeping nails strong and healthy, all the way through to providing the best nail salon tips and practices.