When it comes to doing manicures and pedicures at home, Manucurist Paris is the one brand I HIGHLY recommend.

I do occasionally use other brands for nail polish, which is mainly because a certain colour has taken my fancy, but generally, especially when it comes to gel polish, I use Manucurist Paris.

Who is Manucurist Paris

Manucurist Paris is a French nail polish and nail care brand founded in 1996 that are known for their innovative, planet-friendly, and expert-quality products, including the Green Flash LED gel-polish alternative.

Why I recommend this brand

Manucurist Paris offers a range of nail products, which are all formulated with naturally sourced ingredients, but the Green Flash LED gel-polish system is the big game changer for me, and here are the main three reasons why:

• Long-lasting: Green Flash gel polishes last up to 10-DAYS whereas, regular nail polishes might last a couple of days. Admittedly, there are other gel polish brands that can last up to 21 days but firstly, our nails grow everyday so it doesn’t really take that long before you start seeing a visible gap between the gel and the natural nail plate. Next, what sort of chemicals are in these polishes that make them last up to 21 days, which brings me on to my next point…
• Kinder to your nails and the planet: Green Flash gel polishes are made with up to 96.5% bio-sourced ingredients and are formulated WITHOUT endocrine disruptors, harmful molecules, HEMA, Di-HEMA TMHDC or any other methacrylate monomers. This all basically means that Green Flash polishes will not trigger allergies and are not harmful to the health of your nails, your health, or the environment.
• Non-abrasive removal: When it comes to removing the Green Flash gel polish, you don’t need an abrasive file to file the top layer, and you don’t need acetone, all of which will damage your nails. With Green Flash polishes, you simply soak it off with ACETONE-FREE nail polish remover, and it gently lifts away from the nail.

More than just gel-polish

I am a big fan of the Manucurist Green Flash LED gel-polish system, but they offer much more than just gel-polish. Manucurist also offer:

• Green™ classic nail polishes. These nail polishes give long-lasting wear of up to 7 days, intense shine, and quick drying in open air. They are vegan, up to 84% plant-based, and free from harmful substances – making them the cleanest possible formula for your health and the planet.
• There are five Active™ Treatment Polishes, with each one containing key ingredients such as blueberries, castor oil, lemon, beetroot, and raspberries to provide amazing benefits to the care of your nails. For example, blueberry will deeply hydrate and nourish nails, castor oil will smooth and repair ridges, and lemon will naturally brighten nails.
• Nail care products that have been developed with professionals and formulated using naturally sourced ingredients. Products range from nail prep, nail care to nail hydration.
• A selection of hand care products that are certified Cosmos organic, to care for your skin and make your nail polish or gel polish manicure shine. The range includes hand creams, soaps, and a multi-purpose balm.

Sources

Manucurist Paris. How long does gel nail polish last? Published 20 March 2025. https://uk.manucurist.com/blogs/journal/how-long-does-gel-nail-polish-last

Manucurist Paris. How to remove your Green Flash™ gel polish without damaging your nails ? Published 14 June 2024. https://uk.manucurist.com/blogs/journal/how-to-remove-your-green-flash-gel-polish-without-damaging-your-nails

Manucurist Paris. How to treat damaged nails? Published 23 January 2025. https://uk.manucurist.com/blogs/journal/weak-or-brittle-nails-test-our-nail-care-recovery-ritual