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Green Flash™

💚 What does Green Flash™ mean ?

Green Flash™ is the first clean, non-sensitizing LED nail polish, with all the advantages without the drawbacks of gel polishes! Green Flash™varnish dries almost immediately and lasts up to 10 days. The ingredients are bio-sourced and of 84% natural

👧 From what age can we start using Green Flash™ ?

We recommend using our Green Flash™ range from the age of 16. Before this age, children's nails are not yet fully formed!Our Petite Manucurist nail polish range is specially designed for young children over the age of 3, and can be removed with water

💙 Does the Green Flash™ nail polish remover work on products from other brands ?

Our Green Flash™ nail polish remover works like a classic nail polish remover without acetone. Our Green Flash™ nail polishes are designed to be removed simply with this nail polish remover, while the removal process for traditional gel nail polishes

⚡️ I'm having trouble removing my Green Flash™ polish, is this normal ?

Absolutely not!. 1. Prepare 10 small cotton pads (the size of your nails) soaked in a mild, acetone-free nail polish remover, such as our Green Flash™ Nail Polish Remover. 2. Press each cotton disc onto your nails. You can use our nail polish remover

🦶 Can I use my Manucurist lamp for a pedicure ?

You can totally do your pedicure and paint your toenails with our Green Flash™ nail polishes! Both the Slim and Premium lamps are perfectly suited for Green Flash™ pedicures.

🔍 What is the difference between the Premium and Slim lamps?

The Premium LED lamp delivers 36W of power. It plugs in with a mains adaptor. The drying time for each coat is as follows:. It will take about 20 minutes to complete your manicure with the Premium Lamp. The size of the Premium lamp is 200 x 115 x 15

🤧 Can Green Flash™ products cause allergies ?

Green Flash™complies with European regulations and contains no sensitizing substances such as the methylacrylate monomers found in many conventional gel nail polishes. Many of our customers testify to the safety of our products, which they use withou

💡 Can I use lamps of other brands with Green Flash™ products ?

For the Green Flash™range, we recommend using a LED lamp of at least 18W. Our Slim lamp is 24W and our Premium lamp 36W. Curing times should be adapted depending on the lamp. Please note that we cannot guarantee results obtained with lamps from other

🌈 Tips and tricks on how to apply Green Flash™ for optimal results ?

If you're using our Green Flash™ range, you can prep your nails in 4 easy steps: - File your nails into your preferred shape using our emery board. Use the fine grain (Manucurist logo) for your fingernails and the coarser grain for your toenails.- Pu

❓ Do the Green Flash LED lamps cause cancer ?

In a recent study on exposure to UV lamps used to dry gel nail varnishes, the French Academy of Medicine recommended applying sunscreen 20 minutes before each manicure. Rest assured:Firstly, because these recommendations are based on studies showing

🙅‍♀️ Can I use Green Flash™ products with products from the Green™ range ? Or with products from other brands ?

Unfortunately not! Each formula is unique, and the compositions are different. Our Green Flash™ products should only be used with products from the same range to obtain satisfying results. With one exception  for  Green Flash™ Thinner is compatible w

⏳ How long does it take for my Green Flash™ polish to dry ?

Curing times depend on the type of lamp used:. - Premium lamp: 1 minute for the base coat, 1 minute for each color coat, 2 minutes for the top coat.  - Slim lamp: 2 minutes for the base coat, 2 minutes for each color coat, 3 minutes for the top coat.

💅How should I prep my nails before applying a Green Flash™ polish?

If you're using our Green Flash™ range, you can prep your nails in 4 easy steps: - File your nails into your preferred shape using our emery board. Use the fine grain (Manucurist logo) for your fingernails and the coarser grain for your toenails.- Pu

⚡️How is Green Flash™ different from traditional gel polish?

The Green Flash™ range is a clean alternative to gel polish. First of all, our Green Flash™ polish has a cleaner formula that contains no sensitising or allergenic methacrylate monomers!. Removal is also easier: Green Flash™ polish can be removed in

🔦 Do Manucurist LED lamps work with other brands of gel polish?

We have never tested our lamps with other brands of polish, so we cannot guarantee the result!

❓Can I use a Green™ treatment base coat under a Green Flash™ polish?

Unfortunately not, our Green™ treatment base coats are only compatible with products from our Green™ range. You must use a Green Flash™ base coat for a Green Flash™ manicure. But you can apply a treatment base coat between Green Flash™ manicures to g

❓How can I prevent my Green Flash™ polish from wrinkling?

If your Green Flash™ polish wrinkles, it's usually because your coats are too thick. This is either due to the way you applied the polish or to its texture, which can thicken over time. The solution is to apply very thin coats using no more than 3 br

❓How can I prevent my Green Flash™ polish from cracking?

Thin cracks can appear in your polish if your nails are soft. Because Green Flash™ and Green™ polishes are supple, flexible products, they bend with your nails. The best solution is to follow a special nail care routine to strengthen and harden your

🖌️How can I prevent brush marks from appearing in my Green Flash™ polish?

To stop brush marks from appearing in your polish, your Green Flash™ should be applied in very thin coats using no more than 3 brushstrokes! To get the right amount of product on your brush, scrape the brush stick against the inside neck of the bottl

🧊How can I give my Green Flash™ manicure a shine boost after a few days?

If you are wearing Green Flash™ polish, you can apply a coat of our Colour Refresher on top of it after a few days. You don't need to cure it, as it air-dries.

💛 What products is the Green Flash™ Thinner compatible with?

Our Green Flash™ Thinner is compatible with Green Flash™ polish, Green™ polish and our Active range. It can be used with all the colours in the Green™ and Green Flash™ ranges, as well as the base and top coats.

❓Can the Green Flash™ polishes be applied over artificial nails, capsules, Gel X ?

Our Green Flash™ nail polishes can absolutely be used over artificial nails and nail tips! 💅😊

💡Can I buy a Green Flash™ kit without a lamp?

No, you can't purchase a Green Flash™ kit without a lamp. However, you can opt for a customisable colour set like customisable Rainbow and Trio sets and buy the nail polish remover, nail clips, base coat and top coat separately. We always recommend u

💡Can I apply Green Flash™ polish using a lamp from another brand?

We have never tested our Green Flash™ polish with other brands of lamp, so we cannot guarantee the results!  For your information, the curing time depends on which lamp you use:  - 36W Premium Lamp: 1 minute for the base coat, 1 minute for each coat

🧴Should I apply sunscreen before a Green Flash™ manicure?

In a recent study on exposure to UV lamps used to dry gel nail polish, the French Academy of Medicine recommended applying sunscreen 20 minutes before every manicure. However, you can rest assured that: Firstly, these recommendations are based on stu

🦀 Can I use your nail clips on my toes?

Yes, you certainly can use our nail clips on your toes. However, your big toe might be tricky because of its size...

💡Do your lamps come with a charger?

Our lamps are not rechargeable; they must be plugged in for the duration of your manicure. Our 36W Premium Lamp comes with a cable and plug (model HC - 096 Input: 100-240V- 50/60 Hz O0.8A Output: 24V. 1.5A), while our 24W Slim Lamp comes with a USB c

✏️ I've made a mess applying the Green Flash™ polish color, how do I fix it?

Before curing, remove any polish that has gone beyond the nail onto the skin with the Green Flash™ Corrector Pen. Avoid using a cotton swab to prevent lint on your polish!