A perfect, shiny manicure that really lasts: it’s every nail addict’s dream. With Green Flash™, this dream becomes reality thanks to its responsible and innovative formula that strengthens and protects the nail under the color. But to get the best from your semi-permanent polish, you still need to know the right steps… We’re sharing all our tips for long-lasting tenue!
Key points:
- Safe, vegan, and bio-sourced formula up to 84%, without HEMA or TPO.
- Protects and strengthens the nail under the color thanks to KeraHCE+ technology.
- Good tenue 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 semi-permanent polish, Green Flash™ is formulated without TPO, HEMA, and other controversial ingredients. Since its creation, we have chosen to exclude any risky molecules classified as CMR (Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, Reprotoxic). We have also chosen to replace synthetic components derived from petrochemicals with natural origin ingredients extracted from wheat, corn, cassava, and cotton whenever possible. This is how we achieved a vegan and bio-sourced formula up to 84% that combines respect for health and reduced environmental impact, while offering the shine and tenue of a traditional semi-permanent polish.
But good tenue is not just a matter of formula: a few simple and effective steps before, during, and after application make all the difference. Preparing your nails, respecting the application time, and taking care of your manicure daily is the key to keeping your nails shiny and flawless longer.
Before application: prepare the nail
Good tenue depends on well-groomed nails. Here are some tips to properly prepare your nails:
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File your nails: an essential step to shape a regular and harmonious form using a natural nail file while strengthening the free edge of the nail to prevent cracks or splits. To find the nail shape best suited to your hands, check out our dedicated article here.
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Push back your cuticles: Well-maintained cuticles ensure a cleaner and longer-lasting application. Use a few drops of emollient to soften them, then gently push them back with a steel cuticle pusher or a boxwood stick. Finish if needed with a cuticle nipper to remove small dead skin.
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Smooth and mattify your nails using a preparatory file with a very fine grit. Without being abrasive, it will slightly lift the nail scales to allow better adhesion of the base and polish.
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Dust off and degrease: Remove all dust and sebum traces with a dust brush, then carefully degrease using an acetone-free remover such as the Green Flash™ Gentle Remover. The nail is then perfectly ready for application.
During application: take your time
Green Flash™ relies on a precise routine with products designed to work in synergy, ensuring its effectiveness. This routine happens in 3 steps:
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Apply a layer of Base Coat Vitaminée Green Flash™, the first patented semi-permanent polish base that strengthens nails under the color thanks to its KeraHCE+ technology. Its exclusive formula combining hexanal and vitamins C and E acts like an invisible treatment: it nourishes, strengthens, and protects the nail and helps extend the tenue of Green Flash™ polish up to 12 days. Cure the base coat layer for 2 minutes under a 24W LED lamp, 1 minute under a 36W LED lamp.
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Apply 2 thin layers of Green Flash™ color of your choice, making sure to seal the nail edge with a stroke of polish on the side to lock in the color. Cure each color layer for 2 minutes under a 24W LED lamp, 1 minute under a 36W LED lamp.
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Finish with a layer of Top Coat Green Flash™ which will set the manicure, protect it from shocks, and give your nails an incomparable glow. Cure the top coat layer for 3 minutes under a 24W LED lamp, 2 minutes under a 36W LED lamp.
You might think the hard part is done and all that’s left is to enjoy your beautiful, shiny nails. However, the good tenue of your manicure also depends on the care you give it after application. To make each step easier, the Green Flash™ starter kit gathers the essentials of the semi-permanent routine.
In summary:
- Base Coat Vitaminée Green Flash™: strengthens and protects the nail under the color, cures under LED lamp.
- 2 thin layers of color, cure under LED lamp.
- Top Coat Green Flash™: sets the manicure, adds shine and protection.
- Cure each layer under LED lamp for the required time depending on power.
After application: take care of your nails
To extend the beauty and tenue of your Green Flash™ manicure, adopt a few simple daily habits:
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Hydrate your cuticles: regularly apply the 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 tenue.
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Maintain the shine: to keep an impeccable shine, consider applying a thin layer of Top Coat Green Flash™ as a touch-up after a few days.
And when it’s time to change shade, the entire range of Green Flash™ semi-permanent polishes awaits you to create your next long-lasting manicure.
With all these tips, there’s no excuse not to keep a top-notch manicure for 12 days without damaging your nails, quite the opposite! You’re going to make others jealous 😂
To summarize:
- Hydrate your cuticles regularly with Green Oil.
- Protect your hands: gloves for household chores and limit hot water exposure.
- Maintain polish shine with a Top Coat touch-up if needed.
