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To date, I have 82 bottles ofnail polish.
As someone who considerslipstickonlyas full makeup, nail polish is the way I express myself.
I often paint one hand a solid color, with the other hand featuring various iterations ofline art.
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Despite what my mother thinks, each shade is a little bit different.
Some leave a matte, gloss, or subtle finish.
Still, I always feel the most empowered when my nails are red.
I love the confidence it brings and the way it can transform an outfit.
However, red didn’t always make me feel empowered.
That was the case for Na’Tasha Simmons, founder of XXVZ, a vegan and cruelty-free nail lacquer brand.
“Black women are told what colors we can wear based on our skin tone.
While for others, every color is their color.”
With that in mind, Simmons launched her nail polish brand of red-based colors in 2020.
Personally, for me, red is a power suit for your nails," she says.
“XXVZ strives to offer bold lacquer that is carefully curated to showcase your individuality,” Simmons adds.
“We want your stubby nails, your chubby fingers, and your freckled fingers.
We want our nail polish on as many hands as possible because we are a nail polish forallpeople.”
Currently, the product is sold on the XXVZ website and a vintage shop in Brooklyn, New York.
