A perfect, glossy manicure that really lasts: it’s every nail lover’s dream. With Green Flash™, that dream becomes reality thanks to its innovative formula, which strengthens and protects nails beneath the colour. But to get the most from your semi-permanent manicure, 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™?
Green Flash™ is an alternative to traditional semi-permanent polish, formulated without TPO, HEMA or other controversial ingredients. Since its creation, we’ve chosen to exclude all potentially harmful molecules classified as CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic or toxic to reproduction). We’ve also chosen to replace petrochemical-derived synthetic ingredients wherever possible with ingredients of natural origin, extracted from wheat, corn, cassava and cotton. The result is a vegan formula that’s up to 84% bio-based, balancing health considerations with a reduced environmental impact while delivering the shine and wear time of traditional semi-permanent 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
A long-lasting manicure starts with well-cared-for nails. Here are a few tips to prepare your nails properly:
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File your nails: Use a natural nail file to create an even, balanced shape while strengthening the free edge and helping to prevent cracks and splitting. To find the nail shape that best suits your hands, read our dedicated article here.
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Push back your cuticles: Well-maintained cuticles help create a neater, longer-lasting manicure. Apply a few drops of cuticle softener to soften them, then gently push them back with a steel cuticle pusher or a boxwood stick. If needed, finish with cuticle nippers to remove any small pieces of dead skin.
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Smooth and lightly buff your nails with a very fine-grit prep file. Without being abrasive, it gently lifts the surface of your nails to help the base coat and polish adhere better.
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Remove dust and oils: Brush away any dust and traces of oil with a dust brush, then thoroughly cleanse the nail with an acetone-free remover such as Green Flash™ Gentle Remover. Your nails are now 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 coat of Green Flash™ Vitamin Base Coat, the first patented semi-permanent base coat that strengthens nails beneath the colour thanks to its KeraHCE+ technology. Combining hexanal with vitamins C and E, its exclusive formula acts like an invisible nail treatment: it nourishes, strengthens and protects the nail, and helps extend Green Flash™ polish wear for up to 12 days. Cure the base coat 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 free edge with each coat 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 coat of Green Flash™ Top Coat to set your manicure, protect it from knocks and give your nails an incomparable glow. Cure the top coat for 3 minutes under a 24W LED lamp or 2 minutes under a 36W LED lamp.
You might think the work is done and all that’s left is to enjoy your beautiful, glossy, colourful nails. But how long your manicure lasts also depends on how you care for it after application. To make every step easier, the Green Flash™ Starter Kit brings together the essentials for your semi-permanent manicure routine.
In summary:
- 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 skin around your nails.
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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 for a new shade, explore the full range of Green Flash™ semi-permanent nail polishes 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.
