More representation in the beauty world? Yes, please.
By Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour
[post_ads]These days, nail polish comes in more forms than you can count on one hand: There's dip powder, gel, acrylic, chrome, vegan,
harsh-chemical-free, the list goes on. The one option that's been
largely lacking? A polish safe for Muslim prayer, keeping Muslim women
who abide by halal guidelines (rules for what is and is not permitted in
certain interpretations of Islamic law) from getting into the nail
game. But as of today, that's about to change: Orly's new collaboration
with MuslimGirl.com passes prayer standards with flying colors. They've dubbed the six shades #HalalPaint.
For
some Muslim women, traditional nail polish is typically a no-go because
it creates a barrier that ritual prayer water can't pass through. Not
so with #HalalPaint. The capsule collection, which is made with 100
percent halal ingredients that allow oxygen and hydration to pass
through and certified by the Islamic Society of the Washington Area,
lets everyone deck their nails with breathable color and designs.
With brands working to diversify their shades and making headway on representation, the collaboration couldn't come at a better time."This
line is important because there are so many girls and young women who
aren't represented in mainstream beauty. They either don’t fit that
definition or see things about them that are designed without them,
instead of for them and by them,” said Azmia Magane, MuslimGirl.com's
chief of staff, in a statement. “This is our way of bridging that gap.”
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Halal polish has been a long time coming—as the brand says, "The Muslim
Girl x Orly collaboration is the first of many ways to cater to [Muslim
women's] needs and count them in." Reason enough to celebrate the
collection, but even if you're not looking for a halal-OKed polish, the
range is worth looking into. According to Tal Pink, Orly’s digital
director, the polish's permeability also makes for longer-lasting
manicures—and given the collab's grape, cherry red, white, metallic
taupe, and beige hues (and glassy topcoat), we don't see a reason to
take them off.
No nail polish line would be complete without its own set of incredibly
punny names, and this new collaboration is no exception. "Many of us are
the girls who could never find our names on a key chain, so we wanted
to make sure we provided that experience through this collection,” said
MuslimGirl.com founder Amani Al-Khatahtbeh. With that in mind, the
website came up with shade names like “Haram-Bae” and “Wallah Bro Wipe
Out," along with “What the Fatima?”, “Ig-Noor the Haters,” and “The
Perfect Amani-cure."
The only downside? The collection is
limited-edition, so fans should grab them while they can. But if halal
is your game changer and you miss it, don't stress: Orly's full line of
Breathable polishes is likewise halal-certified.
