Japanese Nail Art, Decoded
The gel nail techniques Japan perfected years ago
Japan is years ahead in gel nail artistry, and almost none of it is published in English. We translate technique and product coverage from Nail UP!, @cosme, and Japanese nail certification culture — nuance nails, mirror gel, magnet designs — for English-speaking nail techs and enthusiasts.
Discover
Three tools built on data from Nail UP!, Hot Pepper Beauty, and Japanese nail salons. Every recommendation drawn from Japanese-language sources that don't exist in English.
Style Quiz
Find your Japanese nail aesthetic. Nuance, syrup, mirror, magnet — matched to your style and skill level.
Product Finder
Search Japanese gel brands by finish, opacity, and technique. Real reviews from Japanese nail technicians.
Technique Guide
Step-by-step Japanese nail techniques. Translated from JNA certification materials and salon training.
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Top Rated Gel Brands
The Japanese gel brands working nail technicians actually rate — profiled from @cosme reviews, Nail UP! coverage, and salon usage in Japan.
Weekly
Monday mornings: trending Japanese nail designs, new gel releases, and technique breakdowns — translated from Japanese nail culture.