Ultimate Nail Prep Set

Step 1: Shorten your nails (if needed)

Use the more abrasive side of the white emery board (without the Manucurist logo) to reduce the length of your nails. Without filing back and forth, start at the sides and move towards the "top" of the nail to balance the shape.

Step 2: Smooth out the shape

Use the less abrasive side of the white emery board (with the Manucurist logo) to smooth out and fine-tune the shape.

Step 3: Soften the skin around the nail

Use the dropper to apply our 97%-plant-based Cuticle Remover to the contour of each nail. Leave to work for 2 minutes.

Step 4: Push back the skin around the nail

Use our stainless steel cuticle remover to push back the skin around the nail, keeping the tip of the tool as parallel to the nail as possible. You usually start with the rounder tip and finish removing the last of the dead skin with the straighter tip.

Step 5: Prep the nail for polish

Use the Nail Priming Emery Board to gently buff the nail without moving back and forth.

Step 6 : Remove any residue

Use Dust Brush after filing to remove any residue.

👉 If you then want to apply polish:

Step 7: Remove the oil from the nail before applying polish

Soak a cotton pad in degreaser to clean your nails and remove any oil before applying your base coat. We don't recommend washing your hands, as the base coat will not adhere properly if your nails are damp.

👉 If you just want to enjoy clean nails:

Step 7: Moisturize your nails

Carefully wash your hands and apply our Green Oil, Complete Serum and Hand Cream.

Good nail prep will ensure your Green™ or Green Flash polish lasts longer!

Cuticle Softener

Glass Bottle: Emptied, cleaned and dried bottles can either be reused or placed in a recycling bin separate from other materials to avoid contamination. If your local municipality does not accept glass for recycling, bottles can be brought to a collection center. No need to remove labeling.

Plastic Cap (Plastic-type #5 - Polypropylene): Clean and remove cap from brush attachment and place in recycling bin or bring to a local collection center.

Nail Brush (Plastic-type #4 - Low Density Polyethylene): Clean and remove cap from brush and place in recycling bin or bring to a local collection center.

Label: No need to remove label as glass recycling processes will remove any labelling

Box (Kraft Paper Box): Paper box can be unfolded and added to paper recycling bin or brought to a local collection center, Kraft paper box can also be added to any compost bin.

As always, verify your local municipality's recycling regulations and procedures and for more information please go to berecycled.org/search or search.earth911.com

Dust Brush

Wood: Separated wooden piece can be reused, upcycled or composted as it acts as a great carbon source for your compost bin. Otherwise, check locally for a wood recycling program or collection center.

Metal: Metal pieces can be separated and repurposed or added to recycling separate from other materials to avoid contamination.

Plastic Packaging (Plastic type #4 - Low Density Polyethylene ): Clean and separated LDPE packaging can be placed in recycling bin or bring to a local collection center.

As always, verify your local municipality's recycling regulations and procedures and for more information please go to berecycled.org/search or search.earth911.com

Cuticle Softener

aqua (water), glycerin, potassium hydroxide, carbomer

97% of natural ingredients