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Tierra Mia Organic Nail Spa – Philadelphia's Best!

Every day we’re exposed to tons of chemicals – whether in our food, in products we’re using, and putting in OR on our bodies. Gross to think about, right?

Luckily, you don’t have to worry about your nails being toxic – A green innovation has landed right in Philadelphia!  Tierra Mia Organic Nail Spa is the nation’s first truly organic nail spa located at 328 South 17th street in Rittenhouse.

Reinventing the traditional nail experience, Tierra Mia Organic Nail Spa is setting a new standards for non-toxic nail spas across the nation. Instead of using an array of toxic chemicals, Tierra Mia creates an organic oasis completely free of harmful ingredients, using only non-toxic, water-based nail polishes, certified organic base-coat and organic nail polish remover.

Better yet – going green won’t compromise quality.  Philadelphia Magazine has already named Tierra Mia as the 2009 Best of Philly award for Manicure/Pedicure.

Karina Restrepo and Justin Mitchell, owners of Tierra Mia, have made it their mission to bring safe organic practices to what is considered the beauty industries most toxic sector. Check out their site and blog for studies on the potential dangers continuously using non-organic options.

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Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is the co-founder and Executive Director of Green Philly, an independent media organization making sustainability accessible, affordable and actionable. Since launching Green Philly in 2008, she has grown it from a passion project into a leading voice for local climate storytelling, pairing impactful journalism with community events and experiences. Julie is a frequent speaker on climate, media innovation and the future of local journalism, and is the creator of SustainPHL and EcoFair. Outside of Green Philly, you can find her hiking, biking, traveling, or exploring Philadelphia.

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