Jennifer Lopez

Manucurist Founder ‍Champions ⁣”Skin-First” approach to Nail Care

NEW YORK – ‌Manucurist founder⁣ Gaëlle Lebrat Personnaz is advocating for a ⁣paradigm shift in nail care, positioning nails not as mere accessories but as extensions of skin deserving of the same attentive routine. “Your nails are ⁣just ​as sensitive as‌ your skin,” Personnaz told ET, explaining that, “Like‍ our skin, nails⁣ are exposed to environmental stress, lifestyle habits, and daily wear. You wouldn’t apply a glowing foundation to damaged skin, and the same logic applies here.”

Personnaz emphasizes meticulous readiness as ‍the foundation for a perfect manicure. Her recommended process includes filing in one direction, softening cuticles with an emollient, gently buffing⁢ the ​nail surface, and cleansing with a mild remover. She then advises a thin base coat,two layers of color,and ‍a protective‍ topcoat.

The brand’s Active treatment range offers polishes⁣ formulated ​to function as serums,allowing for layered application to achieve customized finishes. “You can wear them solo, but ‍the real ⁤fun is in the layering.‍ Apply⁢ one, two, or even three together to create different finishes, ⁣just like you would with your ⁢makeup⁣ routine. It’s nail care that plays like beauty,” Personnaz stated.

For‌ a salon-quality finish ‍or a contemporary ⁢aesthetic,Personnaz recommends the Green flash collection. She draws inspiration from fashion, ‌design, art,⁣ and travel, believing a nail color should evoke emotion. currently, ‍she highlights the reimagined French manicure, characterized by “micro, upside-down,⁤ multicolored and textured pearl, glazed, or ‌glossy tips.”

Personnaz views a manicure as a transformative detail. “A manicure is that little detail that changes everything. Like a great pair of⁢ shoes or a gorgeous bag, it completes your look. Well-groomed nails show that you care about yourself and it ​gives your confidence,” she noted.

To maintain nail health, Personnaz integrates‌ hydration and targeted treatments into her routine. She extends skincare product ⁣application to her hands and utilizes the brand’s Rose New Balm for cuticle and hand hydration, and also lip care. She ⁢also carries⁢ a glass nail file and the Complete Nail serum for travel,and applies cuticle ⁢oil before bed.