Next, the nail plate is smoothed using a buffer and a stiff brush. Thirdly, a green paste is applied onto the nail plate. It’s typically made from a mix of vitamins A and E, bee pollen, keratin (a protein found naturally in nails) and silica (a mineral from the Sea of Japan), explains Gabriella. “It has a characteristic green color and also contains different oils such as jojoba, bamboo, ylang-ylang and red tea.” This is then gently buffed in using a chamois (a natural leather) tool.
