The Japanese nail art scene is presumably one of the most vibrants in the world. Why? Look at the hordes of Shibuya garu that practically live to care about their looks! It has to be more than just nail stickers for casual nail fashion; salons are dotted all about town to enhance you with the most elaborately designed nail chips. Today, PingMag had our nails done by Megumi Furukawa of 1st Choice Nails and asked her all about creative stereoscopic nail art!
Written by Ryoko
Translated by Natsumi Yamane
Nail chips habitually used by many women (and some men, of course) are artificial nails with stylish designs that only need to be glued to your natural nails to glam up the fingertips. Many of Megumi’s nail chips are designed with a sense of season or with different styles to suit a variety of fashions just like jewellery and accessories.
To Match the Overall Appearance
Megumi says: “When I think of a design, I’m most inspired by large-scale needlework shops, where I can expand my images just by looking at laceworks and needlecraft supplies. For made-to-order nail chips, I usually ask for a photo of the actual dress or kimono the client is going to wear and then think of the image, colours, and the overall design to suit the client’s request.”
Kawaii! Goldfish swim in softened water colours - over your fingers.
Intricate Sakura, cherry blossoms, all together with a cloisonné nail piece. Oh my!
A traditional pattern based on the colour purple, a noble colour in Japan.
A motif with dolphin illustrations carried over all of the nails.
According to Megumi, though stereoscopic and Japanesque designs are popular over here they are still rare in other countries. That is why foreign visitors are often puzzled to see this delicate art. Look at these works by Megumi Furukawa: nail art on a high level of sophistication!
No Nail Art Boundaries
Megumi Furukawa: “These days, there is no stereotypical thinking on what nail art should be. I usually design something that basically looks cute or something that makes people want to try it on rather than anything eccentric or unique and artistic. Moreover, I would be even happier if men appreciate more women wearing my nail chips and regard that as sexy, charming and sophisticated.”
The Science of Making
3d nail art with stereoscopic designs is made by quickly applying a paint-like substance called ‘mixture’ over the nails and forming the shape you want before drying. When creating designs such as flowers, each part is made individually in advance, then put together and glued on to the nail chip.
Megumi: “3d art takes about three to four minutes to make but more detail requires around twenty minutes. However, a 10-piece set of nail chips with rhinestones and lots of other decorations requires about two hours to make, more elaborate designs even take around three hours to finish.”
Megumi Furukawa’s uber stylish designs can instantly change the ambience of people’s hands - what a titillating attraction for feminine psychology! Do the guys agree on that?
Roses! Roses! Roses! How romantic! Need we say more?
Furukawa: “The greatest appeal of nail art lies in its way of allowing women to be feminine. Even a light manicure makes women conscious of their feminine demeanour. This is my greatest pleasure!”
Megumi Furukawa of 1st Choice Nails, thank you very much for your time! You absolutely have to show us more of your beautiful creative nail art.
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Posted by: Schräges Naildesign für Fortgeschrittene » RANDPOP nail, design, naildesign, japan, schön, hässlich, art, kunst, hochzeit, feierlich, mode, fingernägel, verschönerung, on September 6th, 2007 at 8:53 pm
holy crap! they look freaky
Posted by: Anonymous on September 6th, 2007 at 9:27 pm
the lady in the video has plain regular french manicured fingers…which look very nice btw… but is wanting us to find these nails sexy, charming and sophisticated?
te decorated nails are charming but a far far cry from being sophisticated.
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Posted by: links for 2007-09-06 | Samurai Soapbox on September 7th, 2007 at 2:23 am
GORGEOUS
Posted by: aozora on September 7th, 2007 at 8:39 am
they’re pretty but… how can you do anything with your hands when you’re wearing them? haha.
Posted by: sara on September 7th, 2007 at 10:08 am
Wow! They look really beautiful, but I think they’d look freaky in any girl’s hands :P
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Posted by: Heraclitean Fire – Links on September 7th, 2007 at 6:24 pm
So beautiful.
Love to have it on my nail and
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Posted by: The Intricate Science Of Nail Art in Japan on September 7th, 2007 at 9:48 pm
So not my thing, but the black and silver set is so OTT it’s almost delightful.
Posted by: Laynie on September 8th, 2007 at 5:08 am
Okay after watching the video, I gotta say that takes serious skill, and practice. But I still wouldn’t have that on my nails, my hands do too much work on a daily basis for that sort of luxury.
Maybe on a keychain. shrugs
Posted by: Laynie on September 8th, 2007 at 5:15 am
Nice…..
But they don’t beat the ones I used to get done in Brixton back in the day…. All acrylic and with lovely ghetto airbrushed patterns!
Posted by: Shantell Martin on September 8th, 2007 at 10:14 pm
The detail is interesting and all, but I would run from any woman with these nails. Talk about “high maintenance…”
Posted by: laris on September 9th, 2007 at 2:46 am
Long gaudy nail are perfect when you want to make sure that you are going home alone. No male finds these attractive.
Posted by: milo on September 9th, 2007 at 4:27 am
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Posted by: milo on September 9th, 2007 at 4:58 am
these nails are actually pretty disgusting. bad taste topped to the worst.
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Posted by: Second Life Loser » Blog Archive » Short links breakfast breadbasket on September 9th, 2007 at 6:42 am
How about “fun”
Posted by: David on September 10th, 2007 at 6:37 am
as stomach churning as these may be, and believe me I’m praying for the day this cheesy fashion dies out here in Japan, I think the way Japanese manicurists seem to be convinced that toe nails look cool when grown long and shaped like finger nails and then painted various shades of mettalic blue is way worse
Posted by: Chaz on September 10th, 2007 at 12:18 pm
This is awesome! Great piece of nail art. Never saw nail art this artistically complicated!
Posted by: jayhan on September 10th, 2007 at 12:50 pm
Oh these are really classy - i really like those dolphins, I mean that’s something I want to wear to my job interview. Heck I wouldn’t be surprised if the Pope himself wore them. Truly stunning!
Posted by: Lulu on September 10th, 2007 at 8:56 pm
They are pretty, except they would be unattractive and a bit disturbing on an actual person. Maybe nice on a mannequin? Interesting comment about the Pope…
Posted by: Anonymous on September 10th, 2007 at 10:37 pm
disgusting
Posted by: Anonymous on September 12th, 2007 at 3:23 am
I am reminded of that sketch on SNL… ‘Corn Chip Nail Tips’
Posted by: Bodd on September 14th, 2007 at 4:19 am
Naomi, I saw this…I think you should do your fingernails like these pictures!!! HOW LONG WOULD THEY LAST???????!!!! Mary
Posted by: Naomi on September 14th, 2007 at 4:44 am
they really look pretty and sophisticated but you might not do any household work to maintain them.
Hey! they may scratch your skin.
Posted by: Anonymous on September 14th, 2007 at 4:46 am
WTF??? I’m a nail tech and I point to the door when some one asks me to do nail “art” for them. That is pure crap, esthetically speaking. Although I do agree alot of work and “skill” goes into producing something as extraordinarily tacky as that.
Posted by: Kenna on September 14th, 2007 at 6:19 am
Wow nothing like understated elegance
Posted by: Anonymous on September 14th, 2007 at 9:44 pm
I find them lovely, in a tacky way. I love kitschy stuff! Definitely would wear them.
Posted by: LaLiz on September 17th, 2007 at 3:31 am
Yes, Japanese nail art seems to be excuisitive in it’s own way. As a man, maybe I can find my own ones that would suit me somehow?
Posted by: yaschan on September 18th, 2007 at 6:28 am
Love the narrow-minded comments (unsurprisingly, from English speakers)! You can almost smell the general unimaginative approach to fashion :P
As with all things, whether or not nail art ends up looking tacky, disgusting, cheesy, or freaky depends on the wearer and her choice of wardrobe. It works on some people (usually those with long fingers and oval-shaped nails).
The most user-friendly, in my opinion, is the Purple x Pink Japanese style.
I hope this artform is here to stay!
Posted by: Anonymous on October 4th, 2007 at 8:22 pm
ahaha so pretty love japanese nail art but i like mroe of the kawaii ones
Posted by: Kumiko on October 11th, 2007 at 1:59 pm
I love these nails, and they truly are an art form. Apparently some of you don’t like to connect fashion to art. If someone wants to wear these nails, more power to them.
Posted by: Anonymous on October 31st, 2007 at 6:12 am
These are pretty to look at, but I’d be concerned about being able to properly wash one’s hands while wearing them.
Posted by: Shieldmaiden96 on November 3rd, 2007 at 3:37 am
Frankly, I’m kind of astonished by the negative reviews to this article. If gus react so well to the over-the-top fashion common to women nowadays (read: the clothes that keep on getting skimpier), what’s wrong with these over-the-top nails?
It’s a wonderful form of art that has an amazing aesthetic beauty. Plus, it discourages disgusting habits in women (i.e. digging ears, picking noses, biting nails, scratching bottoms).
Elaborate designs are sometimes the way to go. So yay to Japanese nail art!
Posted by: nwl on November 7th, 2007 at 10:23 pm
i really got some great ideas.. hope you don’t mind i am going to copy some of the designs and try and do it for myself. i live in hawaii… japanese nails are so hot here. tottemo kawaii yo.
Posted by: yukiko on November 19th, 2007 at 7:48 pm
Oh I really love it.. ~ Very beautiful! I will start with this (get equipment til christmas ^^). very much inspiration! ~~ ¨
Posted by: Anonymous on November 19th, 2007 at 9:11 pm
good nails not bad
Posted by: daisy shaw on November 20th, 2007 at 7:03 pm
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Posted by: Manicure Art at Wise Move Blog on November 24th, 2007 at 4:57 pm
thats an ass hole
Posted by: petra on November 26th, 2007 at 11:51 pm
The samples are wonderful.I would like to contact with designers,artists. Is it possible ? Can you help me ?
Thank you.
Posted by: Sabri Ugur KUCUKOGUT on December 1st, 2007 at 6:56 am
sosoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo pretty
Posted by: Anonymous on December 3rd, 2007 at 10:19 am
How can I contact with nail art designers / artists.I need their names and e-mails.Thank you.
With my best wishes.
Posted by: Sabri Ugur KUCUKOGUT on December 3rd, 2007 at 6:59 pm
i would like to wear them on my wedding day.
Posted by: Anonymous on December 9th, 2007 at 4:11 am
That’s so awesome how the art is done on the nail…
Posted by: Venessa on December 13th, 2007 at 10:37 am
wow! thats really good! but some just not my type!
Posted by: ~babyV` on December 15th, 2007 at 6:16 pm
dose 1st Choice Nails mail to europe?
Posted by: Bioyn on January 2nd, 2008 at 6:58 pm
I live in Japan, and see these nails alllll the time. Truth of the matter is that the extreme 3D designs are for special occassions, parties, and the like. But, normal, everyday nails are also artistically painted and pretty to see. I would have never thought I would sport these, but after living here for a year, I get mine done every 2 weeks without fail. As for men’s opinions, they always compliment me, want to look at my nails, and in general love it. A woman who takes care of her apperance is appreciated in any culture.
Posted by: AmericanGirlinJapan on January 3rd, 2008 at 11:12 am
Search for Nail Venus Magazine to see some more everyday designs.
Posted by: AmericanGirlinJapan on January 3rd, 2008 at 11:16 am
beautiful nails, but don’t you think they are a little to much for every day life, i mean don;t get me wrong i love them i am just saying that they are a little out there
Posted by: heather on January 5th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
The designs are so whimsical and fun! I love them… I think anyone would be intrigued by a lady so dedicated that she could maintain such a style.
Posted by: Meg W. on January 15th, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Wow so beautifull :3 Wish I could do that the cherry blossom ones were amazing!
Posted by: Katsiya on January 15th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
oooo is very nice im from malta
Posted by: moira on January 19th, 2008 at 12:45 am
Well it’s not JUST Japanese nail art, it’s pretty popular everywhere. And it’s very long lasting, no house work or any other work can destroy them for at least 1 week, and they CANNOT scratch you if you do them properly! That’s ALL!
Posted by: Katey on February 4th, 2008 at 4:30 am
Im sorry but thats just ugly to me
Posted by: lyn on February 12th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
stunning. absolutely stunning
Posted by: Joanne on February 21st, 2008 at 12:29 am
AmericanGirlInJapan, what I would give to be in your position! I became interested in nail art through following the Japanese “gyaru” culture. I don’t care what says anyone else; in MY opinion these nails are mini works of art! Right now I’m a trainee nail tech and I would dearly love to be able to get hold of the deco that they use in Japan and of course learn the techniques of applying it properly. I can only get so far on my own and I cannot find anyone in the UK who teaches how to make more elaborate nails like these. Anyone who may have any info with regards to the above, please contact me! dubyadotdot@yahoo.com
Posted by: UK_gal on February 21st, 2008 at 4:25 pm
i think they are unussual…some of them are great,but some are realy ugly..and thez are to long, i think they should be shorter and then it will be amasing…kiss
Posted by: croatia on February 28th, 2008 at 5:05 am
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW, that’s AWSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Rhea on March 11th, 2008 at 8:32 pm
These are so pretty ^-^. I wish I could get my nails done like these.. absolutely love the goldfish ones ^-^ It’s nice to see some real dedication going into somethign that, in my area, is just a job for girls that can’t be bothered to learn… it takes a true artist to do somethign like this.
x
Posted by: TJ on March 18th, 2008 at 2:55 am
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Posted by: Anonymous on March 27th, 2008 at 11:22 pm
I have had nail art like this done a few times (gel and acrylic with loads of gemstones and 3d art) and i work in a job where there is a ton of cleaning and washing every day. They stayed pristine for over a month. They are thick with rounded ends so it’s impossible to scratch yourself. They are more blunt than real nails. I have just started at an asian school to specialize in Japanese style nail design. Only in Richmond, BC can you find an asian nail tech school lol.
I’ve received so many positive comments from customers regarding my nails =D Once you get used to them, you can easily type, clean, scrub etc. without any troubles. Just need to try them once to see how much fun they are! And DURABLE.
Posted by: Tiffa on March 30th, 2008 at 2:26 am
THAT IS SO COOL!!
Posted by: Katherine on March 30th, 2008 at 12:57 pm
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i like nails with black polish i wanna kiss i wanna put inmy ass!!
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Posted by: Nail printer e Nail Art: decoriamo le unghie - video « Manga Fashion on April 19th, 2008 at 8:33 am
Sum of those nail designs lyke the ones with the dolphins,red & black, the other red but they would be cuter if they were longer & it didn’t have all that crap on it
I wear my nailz longer that wit the designs on every nail & it is waaaaaaay prettier & I get really nice compliments on them
Posted by: MrsEazy-E on April 28th, 2008 at 3:50 am
OMG i would beat all the girls in my whole office if i got any of these
Posted by: sarah on April 30th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Seriously, how are you able to do anything with those on?! And how about the ones with lace on them, what happens when you wash your hands? It must get disgusting after a few days of wear.
That lady in the video doesn’t have any of that crap on her nails, and it only proves that you can’t do anything with it on, or else she’d be showing off her designs herself. Absolutely ridiculous.
Posted by: sansan on May 6th, 2008 at 2:22 am
where can I buy this? I live in CA, USA
Posted by: grace on May 9th, 2008 at 6:27 pm
i’ve had these nails and i lovee it!!
and i can still do the same things like…..type and other things!
they are not hard to deal with!
Posted by: Anonymous on May 10th, 2008 at 12:29 pm
these are nice but not on me
Posted by: Anonymous on May 12th, 2008 at 7:02 am
what’s the “mixture” for the 3D nails?
Posted by: nell on May 13th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
I have posted some of my sample work on my flick.
I have been obsessed with Japanese nail art ever since I was young teen. It’s far more than a trend, it’s an art form, an expression. I match them with my overall outfit.
I do them for fun, for inspiration and they do make great gifts. It’s just one of those things you have to get used to, like a new facial piercing.
Posted by: Jnn on May 22nd, 2008 at 1:57 pm
I LOVE THEM THEY ARE VERY BIG IN MEXICO TOO
Posted by: EDANARI on May 23rd, 2008 at 5:33 am
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Posted by: 3-D Nail Art - MakeupTalk on May 30th, 2008 at 7:54 am
These are lovely, but I only consider them as art and as an accessory for a special photo shoot or ocassion. I wouldn’t wear them everyday as it would get in my way of doing the daily stuff myself and most people do…
Posted by: Joey on June 8th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
I can’t believe some people are so closed minded. Art is beautiful no matter how wierd it is. People who so bad things about it is closed minded and have no talent!!
Posted by: thu le on June 20th, 2008 at 7:20 am
sooooooooooooooo lovely…
I love them…
nail art are so interesting…
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I think that these designs are good but i don’t like how they have jewls on them. It would be much easier and funner to do them without the jewls
Posted by: Chnealn on July 4th, 2008 at 1:45 am
eww
Posted by: Chnealn on July 4th, 2008 at 1:45 am
on a scale of 1-10 i would rate this -10023847589328328. Sorry artists
Posted by: Chnealn on July 4th, 2008 at 1:46 am
What’s perceived as “Good Design” also depends on the viewers culture. In Sweden and other Scandinavia countries, minimalist design is considered good design as the culture is for a person not to stand out too much. In East European countries many women like 3d acrylic art nails and to express themselves through their nails.
There are lots of nail art techniques - acrylic is just one. It’s possible to create sophisticated designs, party designs, wedding designs or whatever for every culture. The point is to have fun!
Posted by: Bob on July 7th, 2008 at 5:43 am
These are off the muthafuckin CHAIN! so dope!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: magicponyrainbows on July 8th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
I can’t believe the haters here! Seriously square people… When I was in Japan I had my nails done this way. I can tell you it didn’t get in the way of my daily life at all and they lasted brilliantly for four whole weeks! I could still type, carry, and wash things. If you get them done it helps in they’re rounded (unless you’re used to square nails). They didn’t lose their shine or parts. It took four hours to do. It is true though that some people just can’t handle having nails like these.
If anyone knows a place in Portland, Oregon, Toronto, or NYC that does these nails, please share!
Posted by: Miz_Em on July 11th, 2008 at 4:02 am
Where can I buy this mixture of the stereoscopic design?
Posted by: Anh Linh Tran on July 12th, 2008 at 1:16 am
maybe you can try at shinrakunin.com. they’ll help you to buy stuff in japan.
Posted by: Paul on July 14th, 2008 at 11:45 am
re milo:
actually a lot of guys find ott nails attractive.
Posted by: laura on September 1st, 2008 at 2:17 am
Wow.. I’m really surprised at the fact that many people here don’t realize that these nail tips are NOT FOR EVERYDAY WEAR. This is why they come with nail adhesives. Basically, these are custom press-on nails. This way, someone can wear them for a special occasion and then save them for another time.
-_-.
Posted by: colourgirlie on September 2nd, 2008 at 8:19 am
i live in holland but where could i get/buy/order this “mixture”?
I want to do this to!
Please let me know!
Posted by: Samara on September 4th, 2008 at 4:14 am
i live in holland but where could i get/buy/order this “mixture”?
I want to do this to!
Please let me know!
Posted by: Samara on September 4th, 2008 at 4:15 am
those look nice in the pics… but i cant imagine anyone actually wearing them, even if it was only for a lil while
Posted by: Anonymous on September 18th, 2008 at 9:56 am
These nails are so much better than the plain boring french manicures that EVERY ONE has!
I wish I could find a place that would do them in NY- one place does it but it would be like…100$
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Posted by: Japanese Nail-Art « Cecilia Nam’s Weblog on January 4th, 2009 at 6:28 pm
can these nails be done in the u.s?? like houston
Posted by: nicolette on January 26th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
if anyone knows e-mail me at nikkiluvsgeovanni@yahoo.com
Posted by: nicolette on January 26th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
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Posted by: nicolette on January 26th, 2009 at 10:53 pm
koda kumi is a nail queen
http://japansugoi.com/wordpress/koda-kumi-at-the-international-nail-expo-2008/
Posted by: rudy on January 29th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
Ahh, I remember when I used to wear these. I wore them all the time, but I’d get in trouble at school.
But I thought that since I moved to America, I’d get to wear them more often, even in school. I’ve tried to look at nail salons & it’s nothing to what I expected. Oh well. -____-;
Posted by: Yui on February 2nd, 2009 at 9:35 pm
i really don’t understand why so many ppl are giving negative comments about this. it’s an artform…
Posted by: yeah yeah on April 13th, 2009 at 1:52 am
I just had this done. I was quite amazed but love the work……
Posted by: yolanda on April 21st, 2009 at 4:26 am
Lovely - I love these, but I would just want a shorter nail, natural length - I must use my fingers! :)
Posted by: JewelD on April 22nd, 2009 at 10:25 am
Nail chips habitually used by many women and more and more popular recently.I like this one: Gorgeous crown jewellery to go with your ball gown! In fact,more beautiful ones will cost more money.So some people still couldn’t enjoy this well.
Posted by: Replica Designer Handbags on June 15th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
Japanese nail art is truly amazing….actually they are pretty popular all over east asia now (taiwan, hong kong, korea)…it’s only these americans who seem to be against such creativity…just because it hasnt reached the US and youre not used to seeing them doesnt mean theyre ugly. it’s no wonder the american population is considered the least stylish in the world. the everyday american person wouldnt exactly be considered sophisticated or stylish either if you ask me…and if youre wondering, I’m asian-american
Posted by: leslie on June 24th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
love it! love it!i am practicing on my own already doing gel,acrylic,nail arts but i need more practice but your are beautiful.
annie ( belize )
Posted by: annie.williams34@yahoo.com on July 17th, 2009 at 12:00 am
wauw
Posted by: dini on July 20th, 2009 at 6:37 am
Too beautiful, if in the past made good on GUCCI handbags
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Posted by: aaa-handbag on August 17th, 2009 at 10:29 am
wow takes alot of work but wtf… who would wear them??? those are really ugly
Posted by: brittany on August 25th, 2009 at 7:31 am
love it! love it!i am practicing on my own already doing gel,acrylic,nail arts but i need more practice but your are beautiful.
Posted by: evden eve taşımacılık on August 30th, 2009 at 5:24 am
GIRL go ON! These nails are soo cute. Any nail tech would be hella jealous. You have some MAD skill. Everyone else is talking about “omg these are gaudy, ugly, and unsophisticated!” UH NO. These nails are art and VERY pretty. They take a lot of talent im SURE most of you individuals commenting DO NOT have. HATTEERRRSSS
Posted by: Brittney on September 10th, 2009 at 6:55 am
I honestly think that they are a little cool. I would never wear them myself, but I think that they are fun to look at…but isn’t that what fashion is made up of anyways?
Posted by: pinkpandette on November 10th, 2009 at 4:37 am
Super cute… takes time and talent, and i understand that coming from an artist. even though i do too much activity to wear the more extravagant ones, i still believe that the more simple ones are better for me. but they are all beautiful in their own way.
Posted by: DeShawn on November 11th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
As a girl who has been overloading her nails with glitz and stones for almost a decade, it’s excellent to see it’s becoming more popular, and that pruducts for doing this at home are more easily and cheaply available.
It is most certainly not a talentless act, I challenge anyone else to get a nail design to last 2 weeks on a real nail!
Posted by: B-lou on December 4th, 2009 at 1:25 am
[...] friki, por supuesto, me tenía que acordar de las japonesas y sus modas llevadas al extremo. El NailArt japonés es, como bien dice el nombre, todo un arte. El hecho de pintar las uñas ya no se limita a un color [...]
Posted by: NailArt japonés | FACTOR AFRODITA on December 6th, 2009 at 2:56 am
I love 3D nails I do my own, they are a fun form of expression please lighten up and at least appreciate the skill required to produce the designs and ps people compliment mine.
Posted by: Makeda Mystere on December 14th, 2009 at 12:22 am
looooooooove it
Posted by: yanice esparza on December 18th, 2009 at 4:44 am
My boyfriend’s sister works at a nail salon in Japan doing nail art like this. She loves her job!
And I think they are beautiful.. just had my nails done by her last week.
Right now mine’s a Spring theme with just a sprinkling of gold and diamond beading.. really not that hard to manage with.
Posted by: J. Hanaoka on January 7th, 2010 at 4:45 am
I love those nails :D~!! im broughting some already done/fake ones at internet~
_) u guys should try out! its pretty & lovely!
Posted by: Miyako on January 10th, 2010 at 2:14 am
absolutely love these nails!!!!!
Posted by: MUCH LOVE on January 20th, 2010 at 10:43 am
seem like they ppl in the western part r still veri out dated! talk abt fashion sense… they r way out of the leage. n wouldn understand n appreciate it.
Posted by: sher on February 6th, 2010 at 6:49 pm
I liked the ones with the dolphins, the rest not so much, I we done some nail art myself and usually have nails at about half a cm or so long,measured from the fingertip outward that is, I find that it looks and feels better when the nails don’t get too long, it looks better and u don’t accidentally poke an eye out. also, with art that sticks out on top of the nail u will get them stuck in your hair, clothes bags and so on. Plus, imagine the hassle when u have to go to the toilet… firstly u can’t get your clothes off or on, and then secondly, how to wash your hands? The soap would get stuck and it would be a hassle to dry, I’ll add these questions to sum it up ; put on a hair-band? eat with your fingers? use a keyboard? rub your eyes? basically you will be a bit handicapped
Posted by: Ganhi on February 7th, 2010 at 2:32 am
BEST NAILS EVERRRRR!!!
Posted by: Anonymous on February 24th, 2010 at 7:28 pm
I LOVE the lace ones, partly because I love anything with lace. Never would wear them however, they seem to fit the more ‘fashionistas’ of the world. I’m too plain for these types of things
Posted by: girll on March 7th, 2010 at 2:10 pm
Wow! They look really beautiful
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Posted by: acrot on March 23rd, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Alot of these comments complaining and critizing the “tackyness” and “uglyness” of the nails are extreamly narrominded. Most likely americans am I wrong?
Much like with anything it all depends on the wearer of such things. Like if a disgusting slob were to wear something like this obviously it would look horriable but if someone with a more elegant, femine taste were to put them on it would look 100 percent better.
Then again most of the people are not taking into concederation the diffrence that the people in japan are diffrent than americans; in body built, type, and structure. Most japanese are small built, ergo they give off an apperance of more “cute” where else americans are much more large and dare i say it rotund; almost gigantic like in comparasion.
These are made for the japeanse women, meaning they are built, structured to flatter a woman with small, elegant hands. In order to flatter an american it will obviosuly need to be altered because amercans are larger.
Though i do wonder if the people who left these comments ever took that into concerderation or did they just go with the “I’m american/english therefore whatever I say is the best.” motto.
Posted by: Mello on May 8th, 2010 at 12:47 pm
Some of them are cute and some of them are not so cute. It just depends on your preferences and what you like. Few of the negative comments are pretty rude.
Posted by: :) on May 15th, 2010 at 11:56 pm
wow that is crazy but nice
Posted by: kelz on May 17th, 2010 at 8:28 pm
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Posted by: Anonymous on May 18th, 2010 at 4:16 am
they’re… interesting. some of them even look like their made out of sweets…….*yummy XD
Posted by: BUBBLY on June 22nd, 2010 at 4:43 am
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Posted by: Weird and less weird things in Japan « Branches of learning on July 12th, 2010 at 3:04 am
Absolutely stunning nail art designs, there is something very poetic in them.
Posted by: Maya - Nail Art Lover on July 24th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
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Posted by: UGG Store on July 30th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
kyaaaa… never knew nails could be designed like that. They have a beauty in them but it just seems too pretty. It looks like its hard to keep them as perfect as they were made. arigato!!!
Posted by: yuuki on August 13th, 2010 at 7:59 am
Im nail artist n i’ve been exist for 6yrs already. N im still prefer japanese nail art design. i always update with only japanese nailart manga.
Posted by: Natalie lin on August 18th, 2010 at 7:09 am
@ mello you are one to judge us americans. Us bigger and stonger americans can probably smush all u japs.
Posted by: Carol on August 20th, 2010 at 7:07 am
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