Vip Vegan Nail Bar

Experience the Difference with Non-toxic & Organic Nail Care Treatments in Arlington

Arlington VIP vegan nail bar is a non-toxic, fume-free nail bar, founded by Nesren Agban in Summer 2021. This space was created as a response to the lack of upscale social houses who focus on non-toxic nail and beauty services in the area. VIP vegan bar is a one-of-a-kind concept and our goal is to design an inviting, fun environment where clients could relax and enjoy expert services in a comfortable and social setting.

Outstanding Nail Enhancement Treatments in Healthier Environment

We are dedicated to providing quality, non-toxic, organic services using 10-free nail products, as well as stainless steel implements in all of our services. We go to great lengths in making sure all other products we use in services are non-toxic as well. Our #1 priority at Verbena is sanitation, sterilization, and cleanliness.

We are fully equipped with medical-grade sanitation equipment and follow hospital sanitation protocols. Verbena’s manicure tables and pedicure stations are designed to remove fumes and dust through an extensive filtration and extractor system installed into the tables and platform, so you can rest assured each inhale is clean and safe.

At Verbena, the health and well-being of our clients is our topmost priority, which is why the use of non-toxic and organic products sits at the core of all our services. Not only are we concerned about the health of our clients (many of whom are pregnant or accompanied by their children), but also with the health of our technicians.

Visit our spa in Arlington and experience the difference in results with our organic and non-toxic treatments. We are sure you will love our services and the time you spend here at our spa.

Get Exceptional Nail Care Treatment Results with Top-notch Sanitation

Sanitation is our first priority; all of our stainless-steel tools are sterilized following proper sanitation protocols and the use of medical-grade equipment. We first have tools go through an ultrasonic cleaning machine that thoroughly cleans the tools of all debris. Next, the tools are bagged into individual sterilization pouches to prevent contamination and are placed into our autoclave sterilization machine. The autoclave will then use elevated steam pressure and high temperatures to destroy all bacteria, viruses, and fungi that could lead to infections.

Unfortunately, many nail salons are unwilling to invest in an expensive autoclave machine, but instead purchase sterilization pouches and bag their tools which have not been properly sanitized or sterilized.

During your service, our licensed nail technicians will use one pouch of sterilized tools for your manicure and another for your pedicure – preventing any possible cross-contamination from fingernails to toenails.

You may have been to many salons where they use traditional whirlpool baths, but the jets and pipes connected to them are great breeding grounds for bacteria to grow. At Verbena, our pedicures are done in freestanding basins which are disinfected with hospital grade disinfectant between each use.

NON-TOXIC NAIL CARE

We all love a fresh new manicure or pedicure, but we don’t really think about what exactly is going onto our nails. Many brands contain toxins that affect your health and the environment in ways that you may not realize are toxic for you. At Arlington VIP Spa, we only use 10-free nail products in our services.

TOXINS WE ARE FREE OF (MAY DIFFER BETWEEN BRANDS):

Formaldehyde: Used in nail polish as a hardener and preservative, it is a known carcinogen, skin, and respiratory allergen and toxin. Formaldehyde exposure has been linked to Leukemia specifically. It also is an environmental toxin and causes toxicity in the organ system.

Formaldehyde Resin:Used in polish to help form tough, shiny, and durable films on nails, and to maintain a high gloss of nail enamel throughout the wear period. Main concerns involve skin irritation, toxin and allergen, organ system toxicity, environmental toxin and potential release of off-gas formaldehyde. Although formaldehyde resin hasn’t been linked to cancer like regular formaldehyde, it’s a skin allergen known to cause dermatitis.

Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP): In nail polishes, it helps increase flexibility and shine, but is toxic to reproductive and developmental growth. Also is a hormone disruptor, organ system toxin, and an environmental toxin.

Toluene: Made from petroleum or coal tar, it is used in nail polishes to give the polish a smooth finish. But chronic exposure is linked to liver or kidney damage, organ system toxicity, anemia, lowered blood cell count, may affect a developing fetus, and an environmental toxin.

Camphor: Acts as a cover on nails, which deprives the nail of nutrients, causing a yellow staining on nails. It is highly toxic when ingested, can cause nausea, vomiting, dizziness, hallucinations, seizures, and headaches when inhaled – which is a major concern for nail technicians. Ingestion of camphor can lead to significant toxicity, including death.

Triphenyl Phosphate (TPHP): Found in nail polishes to make it more durable, studies have suggested that this could affect hormones – specifically on potentially affecting reproductive health and lipid metabolism.

Parabens: Parabens are a group of chemicals used as preservatives in food, pharmaceuticals and personal care products. The biggest concern with parabens is they are known hormone (endocrine) disruptors. Concerns also include skin toxin/allergen, potential developmental/reproductive toxin and environmental toxin.

Xylene:Used as a solvent that keeps polishes from getting gooey, it is a known carcinogen and allergen that is also a nervous system toxin, organ system toxin, development and reproductive toxin, irritant, occupational hazard.

Ethyl Tosylamide: In nail polishes it works as a plasticizer, film former, and synthetic preservative. It is banned in Europe as it is considered a sulphonamide (a subcategory of antibiotics), and the use of sulfonamides in cosmetics in Europe is forbidden. Though it is not considered to be unsafe for humans, its public health effects on a population level can be problematic.

Lead: Although lead and other metals are not directly added to the nail polish, it comes from the pigments that are used to create the color. Lead and other heavy metals can cause learning difficulties, developmental delays, fatigue, headaches, memory loss, mood disorders, and miscarriages or premature births.

TOXINS FREE OF

10-free:	formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toluene, DBP, camphor, xylene, TPHP, parabens, ethyl tosylamide, and lead
8-free:	formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toluene, DBP, camphor, xylene, TPHP, parabens and ethyl
5-free:	formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, toluene, DBP, and camphor

LACQUER POLISH- LASTS UP TO 5 DAYS

(Complimentary fix within 3 days.)

Essie Polish	8-free	This lacquer polish can be removed with non-acetone nail polish removal solution.

PERFORMANCE POLISH- LASTS UP TO 10 DAYS

(Complimentary fix within 5 days.)

Dazzle Dry Polish	10-free	cruelty free and vegan This performance polish is hypoallergenic and dries in 5 minutes rock hard. It’s the best polish in the market. It comes off with just acetone and cotton, no soaking required.

GEL POLISH- LASTS UP TO 14 DAYS

(Complimentary fix within 7 days.)

NotPolish Shellac/The Gel Bottle	10-free	cruelty free and vegan A soft gel that cures using LED lamp to cure and requires acetone soak off for removal. We apply sunscreen prior to gel mani services. This is for your protection of UV rays that are emitted from the LED curing lamps. Our priority is to always provide safe & outstanding services.

BUILDER GEL, HARD GEL, GEL X -LASTS UP TO 21 DAYS

(Complimentary fix within 7 days.)

Apres Gel-X Extension	5-free	cruelty free and vegan Gel-x is a great commitment-free nail extension system, it’s perfect for that special occasion where you want instant long nails but have to go back to the real world. Think of it as a sophisticated press-on made completely out of 100% gel. Gel-x tips doesn’t sit just at the tips of the nails, it covers the entire nail bed giving you perfect length and arch. It can provide up to 3 weeks of beautiful, strong nails. Choose the custom option if you want a specific length and shape that’s not offered by the gel-x system. This gel extension needs to be soaked off before applying a new set.