Does Manucurist Green Flash Gel Polish Remove in 1 minute?! [10 day follow up]

[@Orwellwascorrect]

I believe we all gasped in unison on the first removal on the pinky!

[@shashuabates1310]

@@Orwellwascorrect I read this comment before I saw the removal and I still gasped

[@1968dph]

I’ve been using Manucurist for 2 months and I’m a total convert/fan girl. I bought it due to the green ingredients, and the removal process. I absolutely love it , I love it so much I have gone onto buy nearly all the shades, and since using my nails seem to be getting stronger! ✌🏻

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you so much for your feedback! Very interesting! Where are you located? What are your favourite colors?

[@1968dph]

@@TheSalonLife I’m in the UK. I really love garden green and Hortencia and dark clover and… 🤣

[@tinapartlo8163]

I just ordered the kit. I'm so glad to read your review. I'll keep my fingers crossed!

[@kjm7143]

I saw this on instagram and didn't believe it could actually be that good but I'm totally buying it now 😲

[@Coatilex]

Such an interesting product. Thank you for this thorough test and your face when the first nail was revealed is priceless!!

[@jowright9577]

What an intriguing product! I love the way the red nails looked like rose petals as the product just curled up and off your nails. Definitely want to see MSL do wear test with a full set of black nails. Thanks for sharing Anna! xx

[@tinapartlo8163]

so I went ahead and ordered the kit - it will be a TOTALLY new experience for me. I have never used gel polish. However, going on a 10 day vacay and don't want to worry about doing a manicure. I'll let you know my impressions.

[@jenlambie14]

To be able to eliminate the 10-12 minute usual wait/soak time to remove gel polish with zero scraping & the drying out of skin from the acetone would be a game changer for this DIYer.

[@kamari2027]

After doing MUCH research before buying this product (if anything is over $20 and I’ll be using it a while I’ll do oodles of research first) I decided against it. I then went back to y’all’s (

[@aFarAwayGalaxy]

What’s your experience? 😄

[@lindsypenney3064]

Sorcery! I’m really curious if the results would be this good with Gelish. I’ve always loved painting my own nails, but I’m the worst at keeping my hands still while waiting for regular nail polish to dry. It was frustrating and felt like a huge waste of time and money, so I completely quit painting my nails. About 6 years ago, I had a professional manicure done with Gel Polish, and fell in love! I could finally achieve that gorgeous glossy finish that I so desperately wanted! I immediately did some research and bought the necessary equipment so I could do my own Gel mani at home. I’m not a licensed nail tech, just someone who loves doing my own nails. Unfortunately my Gel Polish options are limited without a nail tech license.

[@donnamahoney8589]

Hi Lindsy, I did the same as you in September when for the first time ever I had a gel polish done for my daughter’s wedding. I absolutely loved the long lasting shine and no chips! I researched and learned about Shellac and thankfully found Anna and MSL, who I’m in love with for their knowledge and skill and advice. Which gel brands are you using? I’ve stuck to Shellac. Dazzle Dry isn’t an option for me in Canada but this looks very hopeful. If only I could find it here!

[@chrishall9880]

Not really limited..most companies now want to make $$$ and I’d say 90% sell to everyone there’s not a product I can think of you can’t get…

[@lindasteele6323]

I too like sheers, but that red is you for sure. So pretty with your skin tone.

[@misslucyuk.]

I really enjoyed watching this. Your reaction was authentic. I was skeptical as well hearing about it removing like a nail polish. I have a question though do you have to use the base coat for it to soak off that easily? Most “regular nail polish” don’t really say base coat is needed. I would be interested in your thoughts on this. ❤

[@Scott_From_Canada]

I’m really thinking of buying this product. I normally wear my nails natural but thought about trying gel. I don’t have much experience with painting my nails other than with traditional nail polish. Would you say this product, traditional gel or dazzle dry would be better? I also like to keep french tips on my toenails. Would I be able to do French tip with this product? If not, what type would you recommend?

[@susanm9824]

Really great looking... Very interested to see more of this line!!

[@jenthulhu]

Ha! It was fun to see your surprise! I hope this becomes the new norm for gel polish!

[@thenailtherapist519]

I am SOOO glad you did this video. I've been wanting to test this brand for myself!

[@surrendertoflow78]

How would you compare this to Dazzle Dry in terms of staying power, ease of use, and damage potential to the nail? I’ve been experimenting with using chameleon flakes (instead of color) sandwiched been base coat and top coat of DD. I want iridescent rainbow sparkles to make it worth it for me to paint my nails and DD is lacking in that department IMO. Would using chameleon flakes instead of color work with the green flash system too? I loved watching your reaction to the green flash removal! So funny! (And cute ☺️)

[@BiljanaGluhak]

Do you recommend it or use it in your salon? ❤️❤️❤️

[@slim09bella13]

Hi! Any advice on how not to make it crack as I’m adding the nail polish? I have tried thin coats but after I put the first coat of color it starts lifting and cracking. What should I do?

[@Ordgrill]

Same question I’m so puzzled 😕

[@strawberriesandcandy]

Stumbled across your channel and you’re my new favorite person. When you were staring into the camera as you were scrubbing your nail-🤣🤣🤣hilarious

[@TheSalonLife]

Awww.... thank you 🥰😘

[@chia3443]

thanks for the beautiful video, very interesting. I have a question for you: have you tried to remove these gel polishes with a nail polish remover that is not their brand? does it work the same? thanks a lot

[@TheSalonLife]

The ingredients of their remover are: ethyl acetate, alcohol denat., ricinus communis seed oil, parfum, etocrylene, butyl acetate, CI CI 61565, CI 47000 The first 2 are solvents responsible for the removal. If you can find non acetone nail polish remover that contains these in the first 2 ingredients then yes :) Ethyl acetate is a very common nail polish ingredient

[@Donna-ct2gn]

WOW WOW WOW. I'm buying that Green. It's amazing.

[@KalindiYoga]

What do you think of the Active Glow and Green nail polish from this company? I am looking for a non toxic nail polish. Any recommendations?

[@TheSalonLife]

Active Glow looks just like clear nail polish with a hint of pink. The pink is not very visible and it doesn't have the brightening glow like the Dior Nail Glow. Non of the polishes on the market are toxic. This one including. More info: www.patreon.com/posts/which-polishes-80617202

[@ReneesNaturalNails]

Hello, I love your videos! I've learned a lot from you. I googled for the best non-toxic gel polish, and this product came up. So i read reviews and watched videos and purchased a kit. I'm not a scientist, but perhaps it's a Demi-gel. Cause ZOYA NM Naked Gelie is a Demi-gel, and it removes much like this Green Flash gel polish. 🤷🏻‍♀️ Just my thoughts! Happy Polishing!! 💅🏼

[@TheSalonLife]

Hello Renees, like you probably know from my channel non of the polishes are toxic :) www.patreon.com/posts/which-polishes-80617202 The formula of Green Flash is totally different from Zoya product you mentioned. I have used it and it wasn't the best.

[@florabamabelle6413]

I’m two years behind on this product.

[@yulianilsson8351]

🤩 wow!! I waited so much for this video :) I think I am going to buy it :) is it as good as DD?

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Yulia! Dazzle Dry is totally different product and I have lots of experience with it and I absolutely love it. It’s super gentle on the nails. This product is different and I have to use it more to see how it works and does it wear well on others too. It takes time to really tests a product.

[@Rye_Toast]

Interesting, indeed! I'm curious to see how it holds up with further testing!

[@sarahc5993]

Hi there, what is the 'scrubby pad' that you use at about 8 minutes in? Those look amazing! Thank you in advance

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Sarah. Those are gauze pads made my Dukal. They are a 2x2 12-ply pad. Hope that helps! - MSL

[@fiveandfour]

Experiment idea: when you test on MSL, maybe do one hand using their recommended remover before the base coat and on the other, do what you did with your manicure. I’m just wondering if the extra scrubbing to remove the base coat is related to the oils on the nails (or lack thereof) that could be alleviated by following their recommended first step. Thanks for all of your educative videos - they are super useful.

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi there! I don’t think so. I’ve seen other people comment with the same issue. Not a big deal at all though. The base coat was not difficult to remove by scrubbing. I would rather scrub the base coat with a pad than have chipped gel polish (which can cause more damage)

[@TheSalonLife]

But it’s a great idea for a test!

[@user-kq2ks9ry7r]

Would you recommend this product for someone who has brittle nails prone to breaking and peeling? I am currently using a hard gel in order to keep the length of my natural nails and just doing infills. :)

[@TheSalonLife]

This is just a decoration, gels should never be used for strength really. Brittle nails should be treated with jojoba soaks and generally cared for. Gel only covers the damage and weakness and causes more damage and weakness. Treat this as quick dry, long lasting nail polish.

[@giovannatani793]

Hi! Thank you for your videos. My nails are very, very ridgy. I am asking myself if this Green Flash is able to create a smooth result as a semi permanent is or ridgs would be evident under the polish. Thank you for your kind reply

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Giovanna! Have you seen this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3-QdoWfZr2mfaM You can see how this gel polish covers the ridges. I'm not sure if your nails are more ridgy or not but this might give you some idea....

[@giovannatani793]

@@TheSalonLife thank you so much

[@amandahall4992]

I found it… interesting, so like you said kind of a hybrid. I have never used gels and I’m mindful of taking care of the condition of my nails, also don’t like to go to the salon and like to change my colour every week. What I do notice is nail polish in pale nude colours seem to kind of dull and look dirty after 5 or so days, did this product do that on the pale colour? I am being gifted this from a friend who bought it but found it didn’t work for her, she said it didn’t seem to dry properly. I was surprised at the longevity and it seemed to still look good on your nails after ten days. Thanks for all the info.

[@TheSalonLife]

I’m a nail technician. I’ve been doing this for 25 years. It’s pretty easy for me but many beginners and DIYers apply it too thick and it doesn’t cure which is concerning.

[@mrsmurph0676]

Why the flash cure? And how long did you flash cure for?

[@donnamahoney8589]

Wow!!! I’m looking forward to seeing more of your experience here!! Of course, my recurring question: is it available in TO??

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Donna, Great question! We aren't sure of the availability of the product in Toronto or Canada for that matter. Sorry we couldn't be more help. - MSL

[@sofie5180]

Manicurist says the polish is HEMA free so is there still a possibility of allergies? Except the remover does burn my skin sometimes! Is that normal?!

[@TheSalonLife]

HEMA is not the only allergenic/sensitizing ingredient in these products.

[@TheSalonLife]

Here is more info: Overexposure to acrylates, allergies kzbin.info/aero/PLnP7qaKYlbX4i0QouxamGWTpxlF3ma1Hi

[@kimberlyh3468]

Would acetone ruin your nails with this on? I'm a nail tech and my manicures often get ruined if acetone eats through my gloves etc. I'm allergic to most gels but would love to have painted nails at work that don't get ruined!

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Kimberly! Sadly yes, it would get messed up with acetone. I also find that the gloves don’t protect from acetone. If you are allergic to some of the ingredients in gels I would be very careful with this too. These products have similar chemicals and unless you really know what you are allergic to and chemistry behind these products I wouldn’t recommend you using them

[@n.g.9629]

Hi ! ❤️ New here ! I really want to buy it but I'm allergic to gel products , it makes my skin red and itchy. This seems like a good alternative,but I'm worried about getting it on my skin or if there's a tacky layer or inhibition layer? Especially if I want to do some hail art, can I just wipe off my uncured nail art with alcohol and do it again? This is such a new system and I can't find much info about it especially from experienced nail techs. So happy to come across your video,definitely subscribing! Also may I ask why you havent had gel polish on for 2 years? ❤️

[@r.g.dolanart203]

Hi there, been doing a lot of research myself. If you know what chemical in gel you are allergic to, that would make it much easier to know if green flash would work for you. Most gel polish allergies are for acrylates specifically Hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) or hydroxypropyl methacrylate (HPMA). The Green Flash website has the gel ingredients listed, and from what I can see they aren't using those chemicals, and they claim to be HEMA free. It might be worth it to try it out. I've seen comments on reddit about people who are allergic to gels who have great success with green flash. Maybe just get a base coat first and test it on one nail? A safer way is to get tested for acrylate allergic at a dermatologist or allergist but if you are somewhere like the US that could cost you alot. So perhaps doing a skin or single nail test with one of their products would give you an answer before you spend too much on a whole bunch of products. Best of luck!

[@TheSalonLife]

Sadly with these products the situation is not as black and white. She might not react to the base coat, but she might react to the color or the top coat. Or she might not react to any of it for a while but then after 2-3 applications she might. Once allergic (overexposed really) to certain ingredients the body often reacts to similar ingredients but it takes a while to "catch on"

[@n.g.9629]

@@r.g.dolanart203 ok thank you 💗💗💗

[@n.g.9629]

@@TheSalonLife I see what you mean thank you for replying Anna 💗

[@aFarAwayGalaxy]

How do you flash cure it? What does it mean? 🤔

[@buckshot1488]

What do you mean by "full cure" Can you tell how long you cure something? I used a product that said two to four minutes, now that's a long time.

[@TheSalonLife]

Full cure means curing the coating for the full recommend time. That depends on the lamp used. They carry 2 lamps. One takes longer to cure each coat. 2-4 minutes is a strange recommendation. Normally companies know how long each coat cures because they tested it in the lab (you can’t tell if the product is cured properly with a naked eye as it hardens at about 55% cure, it needs to be cured to 90% or so to avoid allergies and have a lasting wear).

[@shortmama3d]

WHAATTT is this!!? Wow, I missed your video from earlier in the year. Hope they sell this in the US. I'm going to investigate further. I was as shocked as you were. Thank you for the video.

[@Coffeesnt]

Does it stain your nail underneath?

[@lilly0303]

Is this bell allergy friendly? I can’t use gel polish or Apres any more due to allergies

[@TheSalonLife]

Depends what you are allergic to but probably not. Once you develop allergy then you usually react to any product, even hypoallergenic.

[@XVXQV]

Would this remove other gel polish brands ie indigo, semilac??

[@TheSalonLife]

The remover is nothing special. It’s the gel polish that removes this easy. The amount of solvents in it makes it easier to remove

[@horriblekitty13]

Does the remover work on all gel polish?

[@TheSalonLife]

It's the gel polish formula that makes it so easy to remove. Not the remover. I doubt if the remover worked with other lines.

[@aFarAwayGalaxy]

Just rewatched from the beginning, where is the red tip on the thumb? That’s a bit suspicious.

[@daviddowning8411]

Wow, that’s impressive removal ! Do we want to go back to Acetone ? Pauline D.

[@TheSalonLife]

No, for this gel polish I would stick with their remover. Why not if it removes this well. For Shellac I will still use acetone or lately I’ve been using CND Offly Fast (their remover which is a combo of acetone and oils)

[@ruthchapman3405]

I know you normally do not recommend gel polish for non professionals, but this one seems to be marketed to the home user. What are your thoughts about this?

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Ruth. I’m not sure how I feel about it, I’m not a fan. Especially how it’s marketed that it’s all safe and vegan (like that makes it safer, after all the worse poisons are natural and vegan too). I mean it’s still a chemical you have to be careful with and skilled. That’s all. I’m not a chemist so I don’t know that much about ingredients. I have to ask my sources :)

[@ruthchapman3405]

I would agree. I’m so happy with Dazzle dry without risking the health of my nails. To be honest I never leave polish on for more than a week, then take a one day break and reapply. I’d never last 10 days with one colour!!

[@jenni4809]

@@TheSalonLife is this one not risk free then? Like there is still a risk of developing a skin allergy?

[@yvonnevigil7489]

Interesting to watch. Will follow.

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you :))

[@carols1964]

Oh my gosh. I hope with further use it does not damage the nails.....

[@TheSalonLife]

Same. Or cause yellowing.

[@carolinecameron5710]

Yes

[@thenailtherapist519]

I also love your looks of disbelief 😆😆

[@cherierosen8444]

If your nails are on the thinner side would you recommend 3 coats?

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Cherie! Not really. You shouldn’t use gel polishes for “strengthening”. Just for quick dry color. For shape correction etc you might want to consider overlays

[@carolwilliams5390]

yes

[@samand988]

I wonder if the remover would work with other gel polish brands, has anyone tried?

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Sarah! No, it’s the gel polish itself that comes off this easy.

[@leahchase3699]

Anna, this is insane! Wow I am impressed. I checked them online and they don’t have a ridge filler. I am guessing ridges would show pretty significantly since it’s pretty thin?

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Orilea! No, even though the gel polish is pretty thin it should cover the ridges. Unless you use sheer, that will show the difference in color. If your nails are ridgy I recommend a opaque color. We will be testing a dark color on Mr. Salon Life and we will see how it covers the ridges. Probably black color :)

[@leahchase3699]

@@TheSalonLife I look forward! But I also kind of pray you don’t get me hooked on another polish system lol. I’m breaking the bank with the amazing Dazzle Dry! 🤣

[@TheSalonLife]

Same lol.

[@susanm9824]

Yes!

[@ninadiamant8937]

Very impressive

[@angelfoodcake1979]

I've watched a few of your manucurist videos. And I know that you are a professional and it looks good. But I've seen so many videos of people trying it and it completely fails in the application to the point where people wonder if this product is a scam. It's marketed towards normal people doing at home manicures. I am very interested but I'm also very confused about the range of reviews.

[@TheSalonLife]

I feel the same. Although I can make this product work I don't usually recommend it for DIYers because I know that an average person will have issues with application and curing.

[@CandyTatka]

Is this kind of Didier one step?

[@TheSalonLife]

This is not a 1 step. It needs a base coat and top coat.

[@chrishall9880]

I’m confused gel isn’t supposed to apply like polish.. and i love my gels and my acrylics I love the entire process the way they apply the way they remove…

[@annieblu2048]

Why couldn't you wait to get the product off you nails? Did it feel strange?

[@TheSalonLife]

Hi Annie! Well, it feels a bit rubbery just like any other gel polish. So that's not a big problem but I think (again, just like any other gel polish) I think the product raises the moisture level in the nail and my nails feel a bit more flexible. After I take it off they become harder again so it's not damage nor its permanent. I also don't like my nails grown out, the length and the gap starts to bother me. Ideally I like my nails done once a week.

[@DavidTretheweydtreth]

*paused at **3:40* based on the video description in Patreon I'm gonna say ... No.

[@DavidTretheweydtreth]

*paused at **8:15* holy wow 🤯

[@TheSalonLife]

Lol. Right?!!!

[@JadenYukifan28]

@@TheSalonLife Denatured Alcohol is basically poison, I have a few body sprays with it and it would give m a headache.

[@3lena895]

Which is the best between manucurist and Zoya gelie-cure? Zoya starts peeling after one or two day in my experience.

[@TheSalonLife]

Zoya Gelicure peeled on me too. This lasted better. But it depends why yours peeled.

[@3lena895]

I don't know what I am doing wrong but I can't get the nail polish not to peel off after a few days, especially if I wash dishes or something like that. I watch for the Gelie getting under the free edge at the upper corners of the nails. It’s disappointing.

[@janeclausen141]

Silly I´m sitting here and nodding my head off LOL - yes please let us see the black and green(can`t spell the other color.) Hugs from DK/Jane

[@razorcatshark3223]

🤔 Interesting that the remover includes two of the standard thinner ingredients… #Intrigued

[@TheSalonLife]

They are common solvents in nail polishes. Usually non acetone nail polish removers contain these ingredients.

[@thatsleeplessfriend]

I'm shook.

[@aliciacb8284747274]

Saw this brand, then saw that they’re suggesting their 36w lamp is cutting the curing time in half over their 18w lamp as if that’s how curing works. No thanks I’ll give this brand a hard pass

[@tammyjohnston6545]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nicolelast230]

no

[@ewabydgoska8544]

Bardzo dobre nagranie.

[@ewabydgoska8544]

Misterne te paseczki, podziwiam 🙂

[@AP-jd5lu]

Save your money for a normal nail polish. This product is very hard to apply, as it dries really fast, leaving streaks or bumps behind. In addition, no matter how thin the layers, it never seems to set/cure and it peels off or chips after HOURS, not even 1 day lasting. You are better off with a regular nail polish, like OPI or Essie from the drugstore. With proper application they can last for days...way longer than manucurist green flash. very disappointed.

[@TheSalonLife]

Thank you for your feedback and sharing your experience! As you can see the product lasted on me and on the people I tested it on as advertised, 10 days. I think the benefit of this product is quick dry, 1 minute. After it’s cured people can use their hands unlike regular polish that takes at least 20 minutes to dry. Which lamp have you used to cure this product. I think they have 2.

[@andreelauzier3276]

😱

[@TheSalonLife]

I know!

[@violamoheb5313]

The ingredients are not clean!!

[@TheSalonLife]

Here is a good explanation what "clean" really means www.cbc.ca/news/science/what-on-earth-clean-beauty-products-1.6541282

[@giovannatubili2759]

NON SEMBRA COSI' CONTENTA...ANZI.......SEMBRA NEGATIVAMENTE COLPITA.....DELLA SERIE......CI HANNO FREGATO........ E MI SA CHE HA RAGIONE.....QUESTA VOLTA VI HANNO FREGATO DAVVERO...

[@gailsykes2691]

Paused at 3.57 and I say no

[@TheSalonLife]

I was shocked. No tricks were used either

[@gailsykes2691]

@@TheSalonLife Me too, I couldn't believe how it just curled up. Amazing x

[@Leoscorpio29]

Lol. I also said no. And had to eat that later

[@gailsykes2691]

@@Leoscorpio29 Haha, I suspect we were all a bit sceptical. Just goes to show we're never too old to learn!

[@smushles19]

no remove lol

[@carmelss202]

Yes!

[@tinajenkins6342]

No

[@TheSalonLife]

Did you see how shocked I was?

[@tinajenkins6342]

@@TheSalonLife I was blown away by how fast it was .

[@kathysampson826]

Yes!

[@itzims5248]

no