If you’re a fan of nail colors nail art and nail polish, then you’ve probably heard about Japanese gel nails. If you haven’t, then you should. After all, nail artists predict that it will be the next nail salon obsession.
As its name suggests, Japanese gel nail is an advanced soft gel nail polish originating from, well, Japan. It uses highly pigmented cosmetic grade nail gel polish making it perfect for both nail art and single color application. At first glance, it may look like your regular gel polish. But Japanese gel nails are longer-lasting and poses no risk of nail damage since they’re made of non-toxic ingredients.
Though it has taken the world of nail art by storm, true Japanese gel nail polish is only produced in small batches for now. As such, it tends to be more expensive than other types of nail polish. But the upside to this is each batch is produced under very strict quality control standards. So you can be assured that your nails get the highest quality treatment every time.
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The main difference between Japanese gel and regular gel is the ingredients. Regular gel polish tends to have toxic chemicals like toluene and formaldehyde. These substances have been proven to cause various health hazards like headaches, cracked skin, and can even damage the liver and kidneys. Japanese gel nails, on the other hand, don’t contain such substances.
Another revolutionary characteristic of Japanese gel nails is the built-in gel builder. This makes it easier for nail artists to build nail extensions on top of them without needing a separate product.
Since it uses cosmetic-grade pigments, a single coat provides maximum coverage. As such, Japanese gel nails feel lighter and less bulky than regular gel. It also feels “less artificial” than other types of gel polish like SNS nails.
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Aside from coming from the land that perfected gel nail art, there are a lot of other reasons why you should get Japanese gel nails such as:
Japanese gel nails are 5-free. Meaning, it doesn’t contain toluene, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin, and camphor. These substances are known to be toxic and cause unhealthy side effects.
If you’re looking for a longer-lasting alternative to your regular nail polish, then you should go for Japanese gel nails. They adhere to your nails better than your regular shellac but thin enough that it doesn’t have that “bulky” feeling.
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Though Japanese gel nails provide better adhesion, they are easy to remove. You can just soak it with acetone or use a nail filer. The best thing about it is the texture clearly differs from that of your nails making nail filing so much easier.
Since they’re highly pigmented, Japanese gel nails can also be used for nail arts. The cosmetic grade pigment also allows for single coat coverage and versatility. As they’re harder than regular soft-gel polish, they can also be used to build nail extensions.
Getting a Japanese gel nail is pretty much like getting a regular nail gel. Here’s a step-by-step guide on what you can expect during the application process:
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Overall, the process shouldn’t take longer than your regular gel manicure. Of course, it depends on the complexity of your chosen design and the skill of your nail stylist.
A regular Japanese gel nail treatment should last for about 2 to 4 weeks. Some articles even claim that it can last up to three months. It may also last longer if you avoid any tasks that are guaranteed to chip off your nail polish like doing the dishes or the laundry by hand.
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Judy Ponio is the lead writer for the Salon Suites of Palm Beach website and blog. Her many years of blogging experience and passions for beauty trends helps her create content that has helped millions of people worldwide.Getting gel nail manicures is a double-edged sword decision. You’ll have pretty nails that last for weeks but gel manicures can also leave your digits brittle. Good thing there’s another option that’s becoming popular these days: Japanese gel nails. They’re a soft-gel, soak-off type which means they’re set using a UV light and can be removed with acetone nail wraps or soak. Japanese gel nails are easily identifiable from regular gel nail polish because they come in pot form. The reason why they’re becoming a favourite among nail enthusiasts is because they promise to give the best of both worlds — vibrant, long-lasting colours that easily adhere to the nails with minimal prep yet can be easily removed or filed down. Eager to know more? Here’s why you should try Japanese gel nails.
When you go for a dip powder manicure, acrylic or regular gel nails, the prep requires roughening up the nail’s texture and dehydrating it with alcohol to make sure that the powder, acrylic or gel adheres perfectly. But with Japanese gel nails, you don’t need to do any special prep. You just need clean nails as a base. This will make your talons less prone to brittleness and potential damage.
Another benefit from getting Japanese gel nails is that they’re typically a five-free nail polish, meaning they’re formulated without five potentially toxic ingredients Formaldehyde, Formaldehyde Resin, Toluene, Dibutyl Phthalate (DBP), or Camphor.
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Japanese gel nails are more expensive than your average nail polish and that’s because they’re made in small batches and are more concentrated with less dilution (meaning less solvents) to deliver a long-lasting, highly pigmented finish, according to Certified Japanese Gel Nail Instructor Paola Ponce.
This means Japanese gel nails can also be used for manual nail art unlike typical gel polish that’s usually used only for one-colour looks. As a bonus, you can also top off your manicure with other design elements like sequins or glitters without ruining the colour base. Adding to the Japanese gel nails’ versatility is its ability to be used as a “semi-hard” nail polish with the right amount of application so you can have the sturdy feel without uncomfortable bulkness.
Although you can apply Japanese gel nail polish by yourself, in our region it’s not easy to get these potted goodies. Only two among the most popular brands — Presto, Shinygel, Vetro, Leafgel and Kokoist — ship or have distributors in Southeast Asia.
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If you’re located in Singapore, you can get a hold of Japanese gel nails from Shinygel atPrincess Cottagenail salon. Another salon you can stop by for a manicure session isBRANCHÉ, where they use Japanese gel nails fromPara Gel.
In the Philippines, there’s a salon called Kiyosa that has its own Japanese gel nail polish that you can try. The pricing is premium and can vary (PHP 800-1, 380) depending on whether you prefer a junior or senior nail stylist to service you. As for gals in Malaysia, you can try buying from Kokoist, which offers international shipping.
While Japanese gel nails are not yet as popular in our region as they are in Japan, New York and California, we’re confident that their nail-friendly features and versatility will eventually gain traction here too.
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