Have you seen the Japanese manicure yet? It's cropping up all over social media this winter because of its ability to both strengthen your nails and give them a glossy look that nude nail queen Hailey Bieber herself would obsess over.
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TikTok and Instagram serve up new manicure trends every day. Exciting, sure, but the hottest nail trends also mean frequent salon visits to update your gel, acrylic or Biab nails, often with a high price tag attached. The beauty of the Japanese manicure, which is less about the style of the nails and more about giving them a completely natural treatment without the use of chemical additives, is that they're inexpensive and you can do them yourself at home.
Keep scrolling for the five reasons why you should opt for this manicure trend this winter…
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1. Your nails are strengthened with natural ingredients
Japanese manicures use purely natural substances and tools. After filing the nails by hand, ingredients such as beeswax, algae, rice milk or silica are applied with a buffer. These not only strengthen the cuticles and the nail itself, but also create a smooth surface, similar to a peel.
Your nail pro will then brush on a mineral-based powder, which gives the nails a subtle shimmer and seals the nail bed with some of the aforementioned natural ingredients.
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2. Your nails get a natural look
The Japanese manicure is perfect for anyone who prefers chic, understated nails over wild nail art. Thanks to the natural materials, your nails take on a slightly shiny, nude shade reminiscent of delicate rosé and highlights the colour of your own cuticles. This manicure works on all skin tones and matches almost any outfit.
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3. It's time-saving and uncomplicated
Forget long sessions in the nail salon and moments when you had to make an SOS appointment because of a broken nail. Thanks to the Japanese manicure, your natural nails are strengthened and given an extra boost of health thanks to the high-quality, natural ingredients.
4. The Japanese manicure is easy to maintain at home
Even though the Japanese manicure is best carried out by a professional in a nail salon, the subsequent handling and maintenance of the treatment is easy to implement at home without much effort.
Your nails will have a natural look after the manicure, which you can maintain by regularly applying cuticle cream and minimising contact with irritating ingredients or excessive hand washing.
Important: Do not paint your nails at home with a conventional nail polish, but give them a polish-free time out and let your freshly manicured hands literally "breathe". The soft shimmer of the Japanese manicure lasts for around two to three weeks.
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5. It's a sustainable alternative to regular manicures
The Japanese manicure is a counter movement to trends such as acrylic nails, which can not only damage the cuticles if used too often, but also pollute the environment due to the plastic they contain.
Instead, it draws on the wisdom of ancient traditions to care for your nails in an environmentally friendly way with a hand cream, nail serum or nail bond treatment.
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This article originally appeared on GLAMOUR Germany.
