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I kept my nail polish on the top shelf for three years. Then I read what my daughter's nail pens are made of.
For moms who say no to nail polish because of the smell and the chemicals.
My daughter Kiara has wanted painted nails since she was four. For three years, the answer was no.
My reason was simple. Open a bottle of regular nail polish in a closed room and you can smell it from the door. The remover is worse. I was not going to rub that on my child's fingers every few days, and I was not going to let her sit in an AC room breathing it in while she painted.
So my polish lived on the top shelf of the dressing table. The remover went behind it. And Kiara figured out how to drag her little stool over and reach it anyway.
Saying no did not stop her wanting it. It only meant she tried it when I was not looking.
No harsh fumes. Water-based. Made for kids.
A friend sent me the MagicMani nail art pens and told me to read the description before I said no again. Three things stood out:
Water-based formula
This is not regular nail polish in a pen. It is a water-based colour, so there is no strong solvent smell filling the room.
Non-toxic and gentle on skin
It is made for children's hands. If a line slips onto the finger, it does not leave her skin red and dry.
Comes off without remover
Before a top coat, a cotton pad with a little rubbing alcohol wipes it off. The harsh remover bottle stays on my shelf.
What I still do, because I am still her mother
With those rules, I am comfortable. More than comfortable. Nail art went from something she sneaks to something we do together on the floor of her room.
Twelve colours, fine tips, and a happy six-year-old
The pens hold like the sketch pens she already uses at school, so she has control. She draws dots, hearts and stripes. I do the tricky bits like tiny flowers. Most evenings, she runs to show her papa before dinner.
I spent three years hiding the bottle. I should have looked for a better bottle.
Nail art you do not have to hide on the top shelf
Water-based, quick-dry, gentle on skin. 12 colours in one set.
Get the 12-Pen Set for ₹999 →What other parents say
"Did my daughter's nails and she ended up doing the rest by herself. The pens make it so easy for tiny hands. She was so proud of her designs!"
Parent review, thewishcrate.in"My kid doodled all over her nails and there was NO mess. It dries in seconds. Honestly such a relief as a mum."
Parent review, thewishcrate.in"Used these on my granddaughter and she loved them. Safe, non-toxic and wipe off easily before top coat. Definitely a playdate winner!"
Grandparent review, thewishcrate.inWhat is in the box
| In the box | 12 nail art pens |
| Colours | Red, Pink, Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Black, White, Gold, Silver |
| Formula | Water-based, quick-dry, non-toxic |
| Tip | Ultra-fine metal tip for clean lines |
| Pen size | 143 × 11 mm, 2.5 g each |
| To use | Shake, press the tip until colour flows, draw |
| To remove | Wipe with a cotton pad and a little rubbing alcohol before you apply a top coat |
Questions moms ask
Is it the same as regular nail polish?
No. It is a water-based, non-toxic formula in a fine-tip pen, made for easy and gentle nail art.
Does it have a strong smell?
It is water-based, so you do not get the harsh fumes that come with regular polish.
Can my daughter use it alone?
We recommend an adult sits with younger children. Keep the pens away from eyes, and store them out of reach when you are done.
How do I remove it?
Before a top coat goes on, wipe it off with a cotton pad and a little rubbing alcohol.
What if it does not suit us?
You get 5-day easy returns and a 100% money-back guarantee.
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Get the 12-Pen Set for ₹999 →Water-based. Gentle on skin. 12 colours.