To ensure an impeccable manicure without having to renew it every week, the reflex is often to put a semi-permanent varnish. But how long can you keep a gel varnish of this type and is there a risk of it lasting? We give you our views on the issue and our little secrets for a durable and ultra-resistant manicure.
To be noted:
- The average duration of a semi-permanent varnish varies between 10 and 21 days.
- Wearing a varnish too long can weaken nails: soft, split or brittle nails.
- Respect the preparation of nails, fine layers and catalysis time under LED lamp for a durable manicure.
- Prefer non-toxic, vegan and bio-sourced varnishes as Green Flash™ .
How long can we keep a semi-permanent varnish?
Recommended average duration
On average, the holding of semi-permanent varnish varies 10 to 21 days depending on the type of gel varnish used, the method of laying and above all, the quality of the preparation of the nail. Semi-permanent manicure can begin To be scapped after a few days for several reasons, including:
- if the cuticles have not been pushed back enough,
- if the varnish has been placed in thick layer,
- or, if the drying time under UV lamp was not respected.
To optimize the holding of your gel varnish, it is therefore essential to follow step by step the installation routine and to ensure the quality of the varnish used.
Why should we not exceed certain periods
Even if your gel varnish looks intact, it can be worn too long fragile nail plate. The moisture infiltrates, the regrowth exposes the base of the natural nail and the risk of deformation or discoloration increases. One maximum 2 to 3 weeks is ideal to preserve the beauty of your nails. You avoid the risk of being with other soft nails, split nails or brittle nails.
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Semi-permanent varnishes vs. Green Flash™ You choose!
Traditional semi-permanent, a hard but not risk-free varnish
Even if the traditional semi-permanent varnish seduces with its long hold, it requires some vigilance. In addition to the formulae of varnish with chemical composition not always clean (especially if the product is manufactured outside the European Union), these are mainly the ones that are not aggressive deposition methods (image, sanding, d'acetone baths, etc.) which may alter the Keratin layers and fragile your nails.
When the manicures chain without pause, the nail becomes more sensitive and holds the varnish less and less well. In short: with traditional semi-permanent varnishes, the outfit is on schedule but it does not have any consequences for the health of your nails in the long term.
Green Flash™ , the soft alternative that lasts up to 21 days
With the semi-permanent varnish Green Flash™ of the Manucurist , you have an alternative for a semi-permanent manicure that is soft and safe for your nails. Formulated without controversial ingredient, vegan and bio-sourced up to 84%, Green Flash™ is a gel effect LED varnish that combines hold, shine and respect for nail. Easy to pose home, he strengthens nail under the color, quickly dries under LED lamp, here up to 21 days and withdraw in peel off with a soft solvent, without sanding or acetone. Discover the pleasure of this innovative and efficient manicure with the Starter Kit Green Flash™.
With Xtrem Flash™ , enjoy the benefits of manicure Green Flash™ with XXL outfit up to 21 days.
Our secrets to make your semi-permanent varnish last Green Flash™
The good hold of the varnish also depends on the maintenance of your natural nails and your laying routine. We'll show you our "home" tips to optimize the duration of your semi-permanent manicure Green Flash™ .
Nail preparation
The nail preparation is the key to the good and long hold of your varnish Green Flash™ . Each step of this routine is essential:
- Start with Line your nails to give them a harmonious shape with the help of a file for natural nails 100/180.
- Apply a littleEfficacy to soften cuticles and gently push them away with a cuticle shoot to obtain a net contour.
- Lightly depolute the nail surface with the preparation file to open the keratin scales and thus promote adhesion of varnish layers.
- Finally, carefully remove the fat residues on nail and its contour with a cotton soaked in Soft solvent Green Flash™.
Your nails are perfectly clean, ready to receive their new color Green Flash™ . Find the essentials of this routine in our nail preparation set.
Prepare your nails well, the sine qua non condition for a manicure Green Flash™ long term.
To sum up:
- Prepare your nails: smoothly repel cuticles, depolish slightly and degrease.
- Hydrate before and after installation: Green oil, complete serum.
- Apply 4 thin layers and catalyze under LED between each: 1 layer of Base Coat + 2 layers of color + 1 layer of Top Coat.
- Respect the times of catalysis and observe breaks between poses to preserve the balance of your nails.
Routine Green Flash™ step by step
For a manicure like pro at home, we recommend you follow the 4 layer fine rule. Each layer must be catalyze under LED lamp during a pre-programmed drying time to be respected to ensure the proper handling of the natural nail polish. Here are the steps in your routine Green Flash™ :
Step #1 the protective base
Apply a thin layer of Base Vitamin Coat Green Flash™. Thanks to its KeraHCE+ exclusive technology, this basic layer regenerates the nail in depth and continuously, prolonging the holding of your manicure.
Step #2 and #3: Coloring Green Flash™
Apply 2 thin coats of color in 3 strokes of brush (in the center and then on the sides). Each layer must be dried under LED lamp the time required according to the power of your lamp.
A layer of Base Coat vitamin to protect and nourish, 2 layers of color, you are on the right track!
Step #4: the top coat
To finalize your manicure, Manucurist offers 2 options to choose from:
Top Coat Green Flash™ for one natural finish, a mirror shine and a holding up to 12 days.
Top Coat Xtrem Flash™ for one intense shine, the curved UV gel rendering and holding up to 21 days.
Important : the texture of Xtrem Flash™ Since the pose gestures are thicker, they are slightly different. Our recommendations are as follows:
Apply Xtrem Flash™ in thin layer. Make sure to wipe your brush on the edge of the varnish bottle for avoid taking too much material and overflow on cuticles - At the pose.
In case of overflow on the cuticles, remove excess material using a box stick before catalyzing under LED lamp.
Finally, dry each hand 1 minute under LED lamp, Inch apart. Catalyze the thumb 1 minute under LED lamp now flat to prevent material from pouring on the sides.
💡Good to know : the Top Coat Xtrem Flash™ is appropriate for all types of nails, whether or not fragile or susceptible to scalaring. He's remove in peel-off with the soft solvent Green Flash™ in 10 minutes, without sanding or acetone, without damaging the nail plate.
Follow the routine Xtrem Flash™ in video with @mani.minimalist.
Nail care after laying
Your manicure is perfectly dry and of a solidity to any test, your intense and ultra-gloss color? Bravo! To make the pleasure of such a beautiful manicure last as long as possible, it is essential tomoisturize and nourish your nails and cuticles. You are advised to:
- Complete your laying routine by applying a oil for cuticles such as lGreen oil massage on the nail and its contour until complete absorption.
- Apply a few drops of Complete serum massage on each nail for moisturize thoroughly. Complete with a strengthening care on the go with the Perfector focus. Its shape makes the application as fun as it is precise.
💡Good to know If your nails are damaged by old aggressive manicures, you should perform a online diagnostic to define the treatment routine adapted to your nails.
Moisturizing and strengthening treatments to make the pleasure of a beautiful manicure last.
Does semi-permanent varnish damage nails?
It is common to hear that the semi-permanent varnish damages nails. The issue is more complex than that and depends on many factors. The following should be taken into account:
- the chemical composition applied products,
- on laying techniques (with or without preparation, number and thickness of layers, catalysis method, drying time, etc.) and frequency poses,
- the withdrawal technique (with or without acetone-solvent or sander).
Where with semi-permanent gel varnish or Fake nails gel, frequent poses and acetone or sander withdrawals can dry and permanently alter the nail matrix, with Green Flash™ and Xtrem Flash™ , your nails are protected and reinforced.
Can we chain semi-permanent varnishes?
If you are an inveterate nail addict, it is understood that the temptation is great to chain semi-permanent varnish poses. There is, however, a nail care routine to be respected between each pose to recharge your nails in lipids and preserve their health capital in the long term. Start by giving them a 24 to 48h break then apply each morning a little bit of Complete Serum in Massage On the nail. You can give them a touch of shine by applying one or two layers ofActive GlowTM. This varnish care enriched with fruit extracts and sweet almond oil regenerates the nail in depth. Ideal to start again on good bases! With a starter kit Green Flash™, you have the essentials to respect every step of laying at home.
Take a break between two poses with Active™ care varnishes.
With Green Flash™ semi-permanent varnish has only advantages. Excludes nails damaged by aggressive removals, welcome long-lasting and nurturing nails throughout the manicure. Now, Green Flash™ adapts to all the manicure cravings. You're like that. color addict Who loves to change semi-permanent varnishes every week? Routine Green Flash™ is made for you! Looking for an ultra-performing manicure solution that lasts up to 3 weeks without risk to your nails? Head for the Top Coat Xtrem Flash™ . And live the manicure lasting in complete freedom!
To sum up:
- Long duration: with the Top Coat Xtrem Flash™ , Green Flash™ offers up to 21 days of intense color and withdraws without damaging the nails.
- Soft withdrawal: peel-off with the Dissolvent Green Flash™ , without sanding or acetone.
- Clean formulas: vegan and bio-sourced, benefits from KeraHCE+ technology to strengthen nails under the color.
- Maintenance and breaks : Complete serum, Green oil and Active Glow TM to feed nails and cuticles and ensure optimal health between poses.
