Fed up with unsightly regrowth and salon appointments? Good news, natural nails can be just as stylish as a sophisticated manicure. The secret? Careful preparation, nice filing and above all an ultra-shiny finish. No need to do more!
Coming from Japan, Japanese manicure is based on a ritual of polishing and buffing which gives the nails a glossy appearance, almost comparable to that of a transparent varnish. And with the right accessories, it can easily be done at home.
Step 1: Prepare your nails for a truly flawless manicure
Before looking for shine, time to prepare! On clean and perfectly makeup-free nails, start by standardizing their length using a soft file. The slightly rounded shape looks particularly pretty on short nails. Then, we apply an oil to soften the cuticles and we gently push back the small skins, without cutting them unnecessarily.
For those who regularly apply gel or acrylic, this rechargeable electric sander can complement their manicure equipment. Be careful, however: it requires good mastery and should not be used to sand the surface of natural nails. For this ritual, a simple file is enough.
Step 2: the secret of Japanese manicure for ultra-shiny nails
Now the magic happens! Unlike a classic manicure, the Japanese manicure does not require any coat of varnish. With a traditional Japanese manicure kit, available on Amazon, you start by applying a small amount of polishing paste to the nails. We then use the polisher provided for this purpose, before finishing with the finishing powder which provides this naturally shiny appearance.
Don’t want to embark on a full ritual? Manucurist offers a much simpler method for beginners with its Glossy Booster Duo. Simply apply your glycolic peel to bare nails, gently smooth with the pale pink side of the polisher, then buff with the bright pink side.
The brand even announces +116% instant shine* after a single application. Enough to obtain a real transparent varnish effect, without varnish!
Step 3: maintain your Japanese manicure to keep your hands pretty
Once the nails are shiny, the most important thing is to preserve their neat appearance. A small amount of oil on the cuticles, a hand cream and a few daily actions are enough to complete the ritual.
The advice to remember? Do not have multiple polishing sessions, especially if the nails are thin or weakened. Shine should never be obtained at the expense of their resistance. And for household chores, gloves remain an excellent habit. Our hands will thank us!
What is a Japanese manicure?
Japanese manicure is a technique intended to reveal the natural shine of nails, without varnish. Traditionally, it uses a polishing paste and a finishing powder. It allows you to obtain a smooth and shiny appearance.
How to do a Japanese manicure easily?
For beginners, the Glossy Booster Duo from Manucurist is a simplified alternative. It combines a glycolic peel with a small polisher. Three actions are enough: apply, smooth and polish.
Does Japanese manicure damage nails?
Too frequent or too forceful polishing can refine and weaken the nail surface. It is therefore important to use the accessories delicately and to space out the sessions. On already damaged nails, it is better to prioritize hydration and avoid polishing.
