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Nail Art, Glitters & Effect powders

📹 Where can I find nail art tutorials and tips?

If you're looking for nail art tutorials and tips, head to our website! We offer a number of different services, from individual virtual consultations to online group masterclasses. You can book these services free of charge with one of our manicure

🇫🇷 How do I do a French manicure?

For a classic French manicure you need three tools: a fine brush, a nude colour applied all over and a white polish. Apply one or two coats of sheer polish, allowing the surface of the nail to show through. For example, you can use Beige, Hortencia o

🖌️ Which nail art brush should I use if I’m a beginner ?

The dotting tool is ideal for beginners to create simple shapes : dots, hearts, flowers.

🎨 How should I dip my polish to get a small amount required to create the delicate nail art pattern?

You can use a small tray or aluminium foil. Put a small amount of polish on it, into which you will dip your dotting tool. Be careful that this surface won't be damaged by nail polish remover.

💅 What range of nail polish can I use for Nail Art ?

You can do nail art with the Green™ and Green Flash™ ranges!. Nail art is easier with Green™ if you’re just starting out. In fact, Green Flash™ starts to dry when exposed to air, so you need to be fairly quick when creating your design. Also, Active

🪩 Can I apply your glitter to my face ?

Yes, our glitters are biodegradable, made from regenerated plant cellulose, vegan, and compliant with regulations for cosmetic use, so they can be used as makeup.

📅 How long do the glitters hold for?

The glitters will last as long as your manicure, as you need to apply a top coat (Green™ or Green Flash™) over them. They will last up to 7 days on a Green™ manicure and up to 10 days on a Green Flash™ manicure.

🌅 How can I create gradients and babyboomers ?

⚠️ Gradients and babyboomers are possible only with our Green range! ⚠️. To create babyboomer nail art with the Green range, the steps are:. 1. Apply a Base Coat  2. Put the different colors on a small sponge  3. Tap on your nails  4. Apply the Top C

✨ How do I apply the glitter?

1. On prepared nails, apply the base coat of your choice (for a Green Flash manicure, flash under a lamp). 2. If desired, but not mandatory, apply two coats of your preferred color (flash each coat for a Green Flash manicure). 3. Apply glitter to you

✨ How do I apply the powders?

1. On prepared nails, apply the base coat of your choice (for a Green Flash manicure, flash under a lamp). 2. If desired, but not mandatory, apply two coats of your preferred color (flash each coat for a Green Flash manicure). 3. Apply the effect pow

🧑‍🎨 How to create a Nail Art design with the Green Flash™ range?

The rule is simple: cure each layer of additional product you add, all 5 fingers at once!. So create the patterns on each nail, then cure the whole hand. 1- Apply Base Coat and cure. 2- Apply 2 coats of color and cure. 3- Create the design over the c

🧑‍🎨 How to create a Nail Art design with the Green™ range?

The rule is simple,. Apply the Green Base Coat. Apply 2 coats of color. Create your designs over the color. Then apply the Green Top Coat!

🚨 How can I correct any mistake I make when creating the pattern ?

If you've overdone it, you can use the Nail Polish Corrector Pen. However, if you miss your design, it's unfortunately not possible to remove the top layer, even for Green Flash. You’ll need your nail polish remover and then start over!

🏅What manicure tips do you have for beginners ?

When starting out, we recommend the Dotting Tool, glitter or stickers for simple designs. Start with the hand you're least comfortable with, place your hand on the table and use the Nail Polish Corrector Pen if you're overwhelmed.

🫧 How do I clean my brushes?

You'll need a cotton pad with nail polish remover (as soft as possible to avoid damaging the bristles of your brush). You can add a drop of oil to straighten the bristles. Don't forget to keep your brushes in their original boxes, so you can store th