Manucurist: the plant-based, Parisian colour I use on my nails
I love a bit of colour on my nails, but I don’t love harsh formulas, long salon appointments or that heavy, damaged feeling afterwards.
Manucurist began in Paris, when Gaëlle Lebrat Personnaz’s mother, Fanny, opened her first nail salon and named it Manucurist. Gaëlle later took over the family business, and the brand is now known for vegan, plant-based polishes made in France.[1][2]
Here’s my guide to the two Manucurist products I recommend: the Healthy Glow duo, and the Green polish in Beige.
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Why I trust Manucurist
It all began in Paris, in Fanny’s nail salon, where Gaëlle grew up hearing women talk about not having enough time to look after themselves, and about disappointment with traditional polish and damage from gel removal. After working for leading luxury houses, she took over the family business.[1]
All of Manucurist’s ranges are certified vegan by The Vegan Society, and its nail care and polishes are formulated and made in France.[1]
💖 A Parisian family brand. It started with Fanny’s salon; Gaëlle leads the brand today.[1]
💖 Vegan certified. All ranges are certified vegan by The Vegan Society.[1]
💖 Made in France. The polishes and nail care are formulated and made in France.[1][2]
💖 Plant-based colour. The Green polish is up to 84% plant-based, from potato, corn, manioc and cotton.[2]
The Manucurist products I recommend
Here’s every Manucurist product on Glowing Healthy. Tap any one to go straight to it.
Colour and care
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My Manucurist favourites
Healthy Glow Duo: care and a hint of colour
This duo pairs Active Glow in Raspberry with Complete Serum. Active Glow is an all-in-one, quick-dry strengthening polish that gives nails a tinted, cared-for glow. Complete Serum has a watery, non-greasy texture and is massaged in like a cuticle oil, with panthenol, vegetable glycerin and chestnut extract.[2]
Both are clean, plant-based formulas from France, in 15ml bottles. It’s the set I reach for when I want my hands to look looked-after, without a full salon appointment.[2]
“The Manucurist Sérum has completely transformed the health of my nails and cuticles and I love how the Active Glow strengthens and brightens them, making my hands feel so much more cared for without going to the salon.” - Georgie x
Green Nail Polish in Beige: a sheer, everyday nude
Manucurist’s Green range is made in France with up to 84% plant-based ingredients from potato, corn, manioc and cotton. It’s vegan, 9-free and long-wearing, with a glossy, quick-drying finish, and no lamp needed.[2]
The shade linked here is Beige: a sheer, natural nude that’s wonderfully easy to apply, even if you’re a bit rusty. Start with the Green Base Coat, add two thin coats of colour and seal with the Green Top Coat.[2]
“I love how this polish gives me beautiful, vibrant nails without any of the harsh chemicals. It feels so good knowing I can still enjoy gorgeous colours while choosing something that’s kind to my body and the planet.” - Georgie x
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How I do a simple at-home colour
💖 Start clean and dry. Push back cuticles gently if you like.
💖 Use thin coats. Two thin coats of colour are better than one thick one.[2]
💖 Seal it. A top coat helps the Green polish last.[2]
💖 Feed the nails. Massage in Complete Serum like a cuticle oil, on bare or painted nails.[2]
Why I care about what’s in nail polish
Nail polish sits on your nails for days, and some conventional formulas and salon removals can be harsh. I like knowing the colour I use is vegan, made in France, and built around plant-based ingredients.[1][2]
It also simply looks beautiful, which is the other reason I keep coming back to it.
Your questions, answered
Do I buy from Glowing Healthy?
No. Each Shop button takes you to Manucurist on Amazon UK, where you buy directly.
Is there a discount?
There isn’t a Manucurist offer I can confirm through my Amazon links right now, so I haven’t listed one.
Is Manucurist vegan?
Yes. All of its ranges are certified vegan by The Vegan Society, and the products are made in France.[1]
What shade is the Green polish?
The one I link to is Beige, a sheer, natural nude.[2]
Do I need a lamp?
No. The Green polish is a classic, quick-drying polish, with no lamp needed.[2]
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Sources:
[1] Manucurist, Our Philosophy.
[2] Manucurist on Amazon UK, Product pages, linked from the Shop buttons.
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