Wearing nail polish is one way for women to beautify themselves. For some women, having colorful nails makes their fingers look cuter and more attractive. Unfortunately, for Muslim women, wearing nail polish has its own dilemma. This is because the nail polish covering the nails prevents water from touching the nails and makes ablution invalid. This of course means that women cannot pray if their ablution is not valid.
Indeed, we can take off nail polish when going for ablution and prayer and put it back on after that. However, this will certainly be very troublesome because you pray 5 times a day and night. Finally, Muslim women choose not to wear nail polish. Even if there is, nail polish is only used during the menstrual cycle.
But now the nail polish dilemma seems to be finding its way. For those of you who still want to look beautiful with colored nails without having to disturb your worship, now there is halal nail polish for Muslim women. Over time and Muslim women's need for beauty, some cosmetic equipment is now produced halal. There is halal powder, halal lipstick and even halal nail polish or nail dye.
Reporting from halhalal.com, several companies have produced products for the Muslim market through a collection of nail polishes or nail dyes which have porous technology so that water can pass through the paint layer. Halal nail polish is not only a choice for Muslim women but also non-Muslim women because it is considered healthier and friendlier for nail health.
Understanding Halal Nail Polish
There is no formal understanding of halal nail polish, only based on conclusions and understanding about halal. As is known, it is forbidden for Muslim women to wear nail polish during the holy period because the nail polish can prevent water from entering the nails, making ablution invalid. Invalid ablution means invalid prayer. Thus, we can conclude that halal nail polish is nail polish that supports ablution so that it remains valid because it can absorb water into the skin and nails (breathable).
Halal nail polish is sometimes made from polymer materials such as materials used to make eye lenses. This polymer material can penetrate water and oxygen so it does not interfere with ablution. Apart from that, halal nail polish is also made from materials that are not haram and is permitted by religion for consumption or use.
Characteristics of Halal Nail Polish for Prayer
The issue of halal dye or nail polish is still a polemic or pros and cons for some people. Some people are still not sure if nail polish is halal and they prefer to use henna/inai or nail dye made from herbs. Using nail dye with natural ingredients such as water henna and other leaves is indeed a safe step, especially if you do it yourself in a traditional way.
There is no need to doubt natural nail dyes in terms of their halalness and health. However, it is slightly different from artificial nail polish which is generally made with a mixture of chemicals or certain substances. It is necessary to research halalness and its effects on health. Regarding the characteristics of halal nail polish, in general, here are the signs that you can recognize from halal nail polish as summarized from various sources:
1. Nail polish is made from natural ingredients or certain substances that are processed using technology. It can also be made from certain substances such as polymers with special technology so that water and oxygen can penetrate the skin.
2. Nail polish materials do not prevent water from entering through nails or materials that penetrate nails. When you perform ablution, you will feel a cool and fresh sensation because your nails absorb water.
3. Halal nail polish does not have a strong odor like other nail polishes which have a very strong odor.
4. When used on nails, halal nail polish does not chip easily and can stick to nails longer.
5. Halal nail polish has the characteristic of drying easily on nails.
6. The price of halal nail polish is quite expensive, namely above 150,000 rupiah. So don't be easily tempted by products that claim to be halal nail polish but are sold at cheap prices. This is not halal nail polish because halal nail polish itself is still hard to find in Indonesia. If you don't have the budget, another alternative is to process henna leaves or buy herbal coloring powder.
How to recognize halal nail polish
The difference between halal and haram nail polish products lies in the ingredients they are made from. Currently, many nail polishes are being marketed that are suitable for Muslim women, starting with halal nail polish at cheap to expensive prices. There are also several brands such as halal nail polish, Tuesday in Love, Inglot and many more.
Regardless of the brand offered and sold, when buying nail polish, you should be wiser. As Muslim women, we have to be more careful because halal and haram are important things to pay attention to every day. Don't let the intention to look beautiful actually cause sin and hinder worship as our main task in the world.
To determine whether the brand of nail polish you are buying is water-permeable or not, you can identify it by testing it on coffee filter paper. The method is to apply the nail polish to a coffee filter paper, then drop a drop of water. See whether water can absorb and cause the filter paper to become wet or not. If the coffee filter paper is transparent, then you can be sure it is the halal nail polish you are looking for.
In general, that's how to find out whether nail polish is halal or not. Apart from that, you also look at the brand and composition. Of course, it will be easier to recognize halal nail polish and cosmetic products from the existing halal labels. MUI is an institution that officially provides halal certificates for food and drinks, including cosmetics such as nail polish.
Halal Nail Pollish Brand for Muslim Women
As has been mentioned regarding the characteristics of halal nail polish, halal nail polish has the characteristic of being able to absorb water and oxygen so that ablution remains valid even if you wear nail polish. There are several nail polish brands that have received halal certification and are widely used by Muslim women. If you are looking for a halal nail polish brand that can beautify your appearance without disturbing your worship, here we have summarized from various sources several halal nail polish brands circulating in Indonesia and abroad.
1. Inglot O2M breathable nail enamel, halal certificate from the USA and Lebanon
This brand is a halal nail polish brand that is very well known because it has received a halal certificate from the Islamic Institute of Orange Country, California, USA and Lebanon. The center of Inglot nail polish is in Poland and consumers have spread to many countries from the Middle East, America, Europe to Asia, including Indonesia. Inglot O2M is made from a special technology polymer material that can penetrate water and oxygen so that ablution remains valid. This Inglot O2M nail polish is sold for over IDR 170,000 rupiah and can be purchased at the online shop.
This nail polish is imported nail polish. In Indonesia, there has been no fatwa from the MUI regarding Inglot nail polish because it is not clear whether it has been registered for certification or not. Halal certification is usually submitted by certain companies to the MUI, and then the MUI issues a fatwa.
However, this nail polish can be found in online stores in Indonesia. Whether Inglot is halal or haram based on the fatwa view of MUI Indonesia as the authorized institution, many people still ask questions. If you look at the certification abroad, this nail polish has been declared halal. Muslims abroad use this nail polish. However, if you are not sure about its halalness because there is no official information from the MUI, then you can just use other halal nail polish products made locally.
2. Tuesday In Love nail polish, halal certificate from ISNA Canada and Talim UI Islam Canada
The next best halal nail polish is Tuesday In Love. This nail polish comes from Canada. Its characteristic is that it is water permeable with micro pure technology which allows air and water circulation. The most beneficial advantage of Tuesday In Love nail polish is that it is completely free from chemicals and alcohol.
Thus, Tuesday In Love nail polish is not only halal but also healthy for nails. The next advantage is that this nail polish peels off very easily when it's dry, so you don't need nail polish remover to remove it. The market price for this nail polish brand is around 160,000 rupiah.
3. Love Your Nail (LYN) nail polish, halal certificate in the UAE
The next halal nail polish brand that you can use is Love Your Nail (LYN). LYN is a halal nail polish made from a special ingredient called CH2OLOR COMPLEX which is water-based and has pores. This nail polish has been widely used by Middle Eastern women, especially Arabs and Indians.
This nail polish has the advantage of being easy to dry and of high quality. Because of its ingredients, this nail polish also improves nail health, rather than damaging nails as we find in ordinary nail polishes. There aren't many LYN nail polishes in Indonesia yet. However, if you want this nail polish, you can order it directly from the online site at different prices for each color.
4. Halal nail polish from Mayaza Cosmetics
For those of you who have been loyal consumers of Mayaza cosmetics, you may already know that this manufacturer has also started introducing halal nail polish to the public. So far there is one product called Mazaya Peel Off Nail Polish which supports the dynamics of halal products in Indonesia.
In accordance with the philosophy upheld by Mayaza cosmetics, halal nail polish products are expected to support Muslim women in achieving beauty in accordance with Islamic regulations and become a business that brings blessings. The price of halal Mazaya Peel Off Nail Polish is around 39,500, which is quite cheap compared to other brands.
5. Halal nail polish H By BCL, certificate from UAE
This nail polish specifically for Muslim women may still be a little unfamiliar. When we explored further, it was difficult to find in online stores in Indonesia. Available in overseas online stores. This nail color is priced at around AED 60 or around 200 thousand. BCI Group is a company from Dubai that has received a halal nail polish certificate. Reportedly they have published 6 halal nail polish shades and are generally found in beauty salons in the Middle East. It was first introduced around 2014 during Ramadhan.
6. Wojooh Nail Art
Apart from H By BCL, Inglot, and the brands mentioned above, there is also halal nail polish with the name Wojooh. Not much different from H By BCL, this nail polish is still not familiar in Indonesia. Wojooh Nail Art comes from the Middle East and has been distributed in several countries in the United Arab Emirates such as Abu Dhabi. Also available in Qatar, Bahrain, Lebanon, Jordan and many more.
Several variations of Wojooh Nail Art products are Midnight Arabesque, For the Love Polka Dots, All Things Pink, Eye Love It, Signature Look, and others. The price of Wojooh nail polish varies from AED 19 to 55 AED or from IDR 65,000 to IDR 200,000.
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The price of halal nail polish to support prayer varies. Before making a decision, you can read special reviews regarding these nail polishes before buying. Especially for halal nail polish, Wardah has almost never been found because so far Wardah still focuses on cosmetics such as powder and lipstick. Likewise with halal Zoya nail polish, some people may be mistaken. On the internet there is a Zona Nail Polish brand but that is a cosmetics shop from the USA. So far Zoya Indonesia is a fashion brand specializing in hijabs and Muslim clothing.[]
Reference :
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2. Wojooh Nail Art, http://www.wojooh.com/ae-en/beauty-blog/cat/nail-art/, Accessed 21 October 2016 at 16.30 WITA
3. Yay Or Nay, Halal Nail Polish Now Available, https://yougotagift.com/blog/yay-or-nay-halal-nail-polish-now-available/, Accessed October 21 2016 at 16.44 WITA
4. First Halal Nail Polish Launched In Time for Ramadhan, http://www.arabianbusiness.com/first-halal-nail-polish-launched-in-time-for-ramadan-552441.html#.WAnVUy2LS00, Accessed 21 October 2016 at 16.46 WITA
5. Water Permeable Nail Polish & Halal Cosmetics, http://www.tuesdayinlove.com/, Accessed 21 October 2016 at 17.05 WITA