A perfect, glossy manicure that really lasts: it’s every nail addict’s dream. With Green Flash™, that dream becomes reality thanks to its responsible, innovative formula that strengthens and protects the nail beneath the colour. But to get the most out of your gel polish, you need to know the right steps… We’re sharing all our tips for long-lasting wear!
Key takeaways:
- Safe, vegan, bio-based formula of up to 84%, without HEMA or TPO.
- Protects and strengthens the nail under colour thanks to KeraHCE+ technology.
- Long-lasting wear depends as much on the formula as on the right steps before, during and after application.
What is Green Flash™?
Designed as a responsible alternative to gel polish, Green Flash™ is formulated without TPO, HEMA and other controversial ingredients. Since its creation, we have chosen to exclude any high-risk molecule classified as CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, Reprotoxic). We have also chosen to replace, wherever possible, synthetic components derived from petrochemicals with naturally derived ingredients, extracted from wheat, corn, cassava or cotton. This is how we achieved a vegan, bio-based formula of up to 84% that combines respect for health with a reduced environmental impact, while delivering the shine and wear time of a traditional gel polish.
But good wear time isn’t just about the formula: a few simple, effective steps before, during and after application make all the difference. Preparing your nails, respecting curing times and caring for your manicure every day are the keys to keeping your nails glossy and flawless for longer.
Before application: prep the nail
Long-lasting wear starts with well-cared-for nails. Here are a few tips to prepare your nails properly:
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File your nails:: an essential step to create, using a natural nail file, a regular, harmonious shape while strengthening the free edge of the nail and preventing cracks or splitting. To find the nail shape best suited to your hands, see our dedicated article here.
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Push back your cuticles: Well-maintained cuticles ensure a neater, longer-lasting application. Use a few drops of cuticle softener to soften them, then gently push them back with a steel cuticle pusher or a orange wood stick. Finish, if needed, with a cuticle nipper to remove small pieces of dead skin.
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Smooth and buff your nails using a prep file with a very fine grit. Without being abrasive, it gently lifts the nail scales to help the base and polish adhere better.
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Dust and degrease: Remove all dust and traces of sebum with a dust brush, then degrease thoroughly using an acetone-free nail polish remover such as Green Flash™ Gentle Nail Polish Remover. The nail is then perfectly ready for application.
During application: take your time
Green Flash™ follows a precise routine with products designed to work in synergy, ensuring its effectiveness. This routine takes place in 3 steps:
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Apply one layer of Green Flash™ Vitamin Base Coat, the first patented semi-permanent polish base coat that strengthens nails under colour thanks to its KeraHCE+ technology. Its exclusive formula combining hexanal and vitamins C and E acts as a true invisible treatment: it nourishes, strengthens and protects the nail, and helps extend Green Flash™ polish wear for up to 12 days. Cure the base coat layer for 2 minutes under a 24W LED lamp, or 1 minute under a 36W LED lamp.
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Apply 2 thin coats of your chosen Green Flash™ colour, making sure to cap the nail with each coat by applying a line of polish along the edge to seal in the colour. Cure each colour coat for 2 minutes under a 24W LED lamp, or 1 minute under a 36W LED lamp.
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Finish with a layer of Top Coat Green Flash™ to set the manicure, protect it from knocks and give your nails an incomparable glow. Cure the top coat layer for 3 minutes under a 24W LED lamp, or 2 minutes under a 36W LED lamp.
You might think the hard part is done and there is nothing left to do but enjoy your beautiful, colourful, shiny nails. Yet the long-lasting wear of your manicure also depends on the care you give it after application. To make every application step easier, the Green Flash™ Starter Kit brings together the essentials of the semi-permanent routine.
To sum up:
- Green Flash™ vitamin-enriched Base Coat: strengthens and protects the nail beneath the colour, cures under an LED lamp.
- 2 thin coats of colour, cured under an LED lamp.
- Top Coat Green Flash™: sets the manicure, adds shine and protection.
- Cure each layer under an LED lamp for the required time depending on its power.
After application: take care of your nails
To extend the beauty and wear time of your Green Flash™ manicure, adopt a few simple daily habits:
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Moisturise your cuticles: regularly apply Green Oil to nourish and soften the nail contour.
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Protect your hands: wear gloves when doing tasks that expose your hands to water or detergents, and reduce prolonged contact with hot water to preserve nail strength and polish wear time.
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Maintain the shine: to keep an impeccable shine, remember to apply a thin touch-up layer of Top Coat Green Flash™ after a few days.
And when it’s time to change shades, the full range of Green Flash™ gel polishes is waiting for you to create your next long-lasting manicure.
With all these tips, there’s no excuse not to keep a flawless manicure for 12 days without damaging your nails—quite the opposite! You’ll make people jealous 😂
To sum up:
- Regularly moisturise your cuticles with Green Oil.
- Protect your hands : wear gloves for household chores and limit hot water.
- Maintain the polish’s shine with a Top Coat touch-up if needed.
