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.”