Are you familiar with the features and benefits of Japanese and Korean gels? Popular among beauty enthusiasts and nail artists alike, these two gels are distinguished by their different textures, colors, durability, and price points. Let's take a look at how each product differs and which is the best option for you.
Japanese Gel:
Light texture and fresh finish: Lightweight, almost water-like texture, leaves a fresh, hydrated finish when applied to the nail.
Soft texture and good nail adhesion: The soft texture of this gel allows it to spread smoothly over the nail surface, making it easy to apply evenly. It also adheres easily to the nail and does not peel off easily.
Natural and elegant shine: The shine is not too strong and gives off an elegant radiance. The natural finish makes it ideal for office and everyday use.
Korean Gel:
Hard texture for a plump finish: The firmness of the gel creates a plump, three-dimensional finish.
Firm adhesion and long-lasting: The hard texture provides good adhesion and durability.
High color rendering for a gorgeous look: The color comes out well with just one coat, making it easy to apply evenly and creating a glamorous look.
Japanese-made gels are characterized by their lightweight texture and fresh finish, and their soft texture adheres easily to nails, giving them a natural and elegant shine. They are also available in a wide variety of colors, offering a wide range of choices from trendy to classic colors.
Japanese Gels:
Color intensity can be adjusted by layering: Thin layers of gel can create natural gradations. Thicker layers can be applied to create deeper shades.
Rich in color: including glitter, magnets, neutral colors, and subtle shades.
Glitter and Pearlized gels: There is an abundance of fine glitter and pearlized gels with elegant shine, which are recommended when you want to add a touch of glamor to your look.
Korean Gels:
Highly colorful, vivid finish: Highly colorful, one coat of gel gives a strong coloring effect and prevents unevenness, making it easy for even beginners to create beautiful nails.
Many large glitter gels: There is a wide variety of gels with large pieces of glitter that are wonderfully impactful. These are perfect for parties, events, and other special occasions.
Gel nail polish made in Japan is known for its high-quality pigments, fine particles, and highly transparent gel. Meticulous manufacturing techniques ensure excellent color development and long-lasting color retention. With just one coat, you can achieve even application and minimal fading, allowing for salon-quality results at home.
Japanese Gels:
Lasts between 3 to 4 weeks: features a soft texture and requires skilled application techniques. If done at home, it may last slightly shorter and should be maintained frequently; it can be reapplied after 2-3 weeks or with a topcoat to keep it looking good.
Korean Gels:
Lasts between 3 to 4 weeks: Because of its hard texture, it lasts well and keeps beautiful nails for 3 to 4 weeks, so it requires less maintenance and stays beautiful.
Japanese gel nails have succeeded in recent years in using safer ingredients with better adhesion and producing softer textured gels that are even more durable and safer than Korean gel nails.
Japanese Gels:
The price varies depending on the quality of the salon, but in general, Japanese gels are slightly more expensive than Korean gels due to the use of high quality ingredients. They provide a luxurious finish and are designed to damage your own nails.
Korean Gels:
Korean Gels vary in price as well but are cost-effective and available in a wide variety of colors at low prices.
Japanese Gels:
The main ingredients are acrylic acid oligomers, methacrylates and photoinitiators, many of which are safe and many products comply with JISS standards and are registered cosmetic products.
Korean Gels:
Some of the main ingredients include unique Korean ingredients, but many of the gels have unique colors and glitter with trends.
Many Japanese gel nail products are permitted to be registered as cosmetics and are manufactured using materials that are safe for direct contact with the human body.
Japanese Gel:
Natural and elegant designs.
French nails, one-color nails, and glitter nails are standard.
Delicate artwork and gradations are common.
Korean Gel:
Gorgeous and unique designs are popular.
Orchid nails" and "glitter nails," which are unique to Korea, are popular.
Gorgeous designs using large glitter are popular.
Japanese:
Prices are a little more expensive than in Korea, and are usually around $100-$160, but prices vary greatly depending on the design and the gel used.
Korean:
Less expensive than Japan, with prices ranging from $65 to $100.
Japanese salons are characterized by attentive and attentive service and take time to prepare the nails before counseling and applying the art. With a full range of optional services such as exfoliation, packs and hand massages, these nail salons can also accommodate requests other than nail art.
Japanese and Korean gels have their own unique characteristics. Korean gels are inexpensive and unique in design, while Japanese gels are characterized by their elegant, natural finish and value a high level of safety and luxury.