But the thing that got me really excited about this brand was Green Flash, a gel polish system that looks like gel, works like a gel, but is a lot gentler on your nails than gel. Of course, I was a bit cynical. But I thought I might as well take this at-home kit for a spin to find out if it really is too good to be true.

The first thing I noticed is that, unlike regular gel nail polish, this version cures using an LED lamp, rather than UV which means there’s none of that unnerving aching sensation you get when your fingers have been under the light for a little too long.

You first paint on a base coat, followed by two colour coats and finally a topcoat, setting under the light in between each layer. The key is making sure each layer is as thin as you can manage, which isn’t easy if you’re as heavy-handed as I am. But it is vital. This is what makes sure the polish cures quickly, and stays put for longer.

This plant-based nail polish looks like gel but can be removed like normal polish