For some of us, getting a manicure is a therapeutic escape, while for others, it’s a fortnightly habit; however, we rarely stop to think about how toxic this little routine can be, especially if you like shellac nail polish, lucky you if you love doing your nails at home, but you’re looking to transition to non-toxic products, you’re in the right place! Because non-toxic doesn’t mean poor results. This guide will help you to navigate into a non-toxic shellac manicure at home that will last for a while, will look fun and the best part, it will be both clean and affordable.
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The Non-Toxic Shellac Nail Polish Kit
If you are looking for a top at-home manicure made 84% of plant-based ingredients and non-toxic formula, Green Flash is a safe option for you and kind to the planet! You can easily get it done in less than 40 minutes, lasting for up two weeks. We can make a huge difference in our environmental footprint while still maintaining the efficacy, pigment and finish of a traditional shellac manicure.
Manucurist has banned 9 “no-go ingredients” within their green flash polishes made with powerful bio-sourced components such as potato, wheat, manioc, and cotton extracts. Each of their formulas is clean, vegan and cruelty-free.
- Green Flash Nail polish
With more than 50 shades, these beautiful natural polishes also include power actives such as coconut oil to hydrate the nail bed and bamboo extract to fortify and strengthen, so you don’t have to deal with polishes that contain all these chemicals as they will leave your nails looking rough and feeling weak!
- Green Flash Basecoat
Some of us may assume that base coats aren’t important to a perfect manicure and may generally skip over this step if you are doing your mani at home. However, this polish has something different from your go-to polishes, as it contains a nourishing cocktail of vitamins, and antioxidants like avocado, spinach or green tea (we promise it’s for your nails!)
- Green Flash Topcoat
No one likes nail polish that chips a day after you’ve applied it, so it’s important to apply a good topcoat. This one, in particular, increases the durability of your manicure and provides the desired gel effect.
Enjoy your mani and shine for ten days with this green topcoat, the last step of an easy shellac kit at home
- Green Flash Gel Polish Remover
Have you ever heard about a polish remover that can even remove your gel polish like a regular one? This one is 97% bio-sourced and, of course, acetone-free, doesn’t really damage the nail, and you can use it l
The takeaway
Is shellac bad for your nails?
Thankfully, brands like Manucurist are manufacturing cleaner alternatives that can help us achieve a salon-quality mani-pedi without any harsh chemicals such as monomers, allergen molecules and hydroquinone. You might be wondering what all this is and why it’s important to get a beautiful manicure. Acrylic monomers have risks of contact sensitisation, leading to various issues such as allergic reactions or asthma. Manucurist uses oligomers and sunflower oil that isn’t toxic but sits perfectly on your nail!
An at-home gel manicure is so much more than having pleasing nails; it’s a relaxing self-care routine. Within this process, we sometimes overlook the health of our nails and the planet, but this green brand aims to have 2 in 1 with their new line of Green Flash products that will leave you gleaming after a new DIY manicure which is a big yes for me.
Finally, it’s all about maintaining your mani once it’s finished because we all know that manicures can be time-consuming, so it’s best when they last!
Are you new to at-home shellac manicures, or are you a DIY devotee? Share your tips in the comments below or via DM @caviarfeeling.
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