There’s more than one way to get a gorgeous manicure. You can choose to go with traditional polish or take the dip powder route if you want to work with your natural nail. Or, if you’re looking for a dramatic increase in length, you can apply acrylic nails or gel extensions. As if those weren’t enough options, you also have international methods—like a Russian manicure, which caters to your cuticles. But if you want to create some fabulous, long-lasting nail art, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with the Japanese manicure and Japanese gel nails, in particular.
Nail artist Yukie Natori notes that Japanese gel nails are different from the standard treatment in the West. Natori also points to three main characteristics of a Japanese gel manicure, which include:…