“Syrup nails” are one of the latest K-beauty trends to blow up accumulating 8.1 million views for the #syrupnails hashtag on TikTok, while searches for the manicure have increased by 9,200% on Google in the past week alone according to research from Online Discount Platform, Wethrift.
Super sweet-inspired nail trends have been all the rage recently from the unflinching reign of the Glazed Doughnut nail to the more micro-trend of the vanilla French.
What are Jelly nails?
Jelly nails have also been doing the rounds with glassy shades becoming popular, either as a base for nail art or for a standalone Y2K aesthetic - especially in neon and bubblegum colours.
#Jellynails currently has 380.9M views on TikTok and searches for this trend have risen 205% alone.
Essentially, jelly nails are a trend that uses semi-clear tinted colour encapsulated in clear gel or high shine top coat to create an ultra glossy high shine finish that looks a lot like jelly.
Using colours with a creme base adds a milky element to the look as seen created by Kawaii Nails NYC.
#Syrupnails are Korea’s answer to this glossy translucent trend accumulating 8.1 million views on TikTok. The trend, which is also super popular in Japan involves using more natural and nude shades rather than bright candy colours.
How to create syrup nails
Warm colours hot for Autumn/Winter 2023 are ideal to achieve this trend… Berry shades and chocolate browns as well as nude tones and pinks. Sheer shades are layered to create depth and are created as a solid look, ombre effect or a blush.
No sheer or jelly shades? No problem! Just mix your chosen gel or polish colour with some topcoat and layer away…
We have also seen some techs use pigment powder, an airbrush or even eyeshadow to create a blush, aura or gradient effect over a sheer or jelly shade.
This trend is not limited to the aforementioned colours… we are seeing it in greens, purples and pastel colours too.
To really lean into this trend add some 3D elements and some cute embellishments.
To create an even more glassy/jelly finish, encapsulate your work with a layer of clear gel before the top coat or add two layers of top coat for an extra glossy look.
Have your clients been asking for 'jelly' or 'syrup nails'? Let us know in the comments...
Remove the top of your clear polish and set aside, then position the brush of your pigmented polish over the top of your clear polish bottle; add a sizable drop of color into the clear bottle. Shake it up, and voila, you've got your own jelly polish.
They're also known as jelly or glass nails, due to their sheer and clear effects. Syrup gels come in a spectrum of translucence. More clear and see-through syrup gels are often called “jelly,” while more opaque syrup gels are called “milky.”
Although gel manicures can be beautiful and long-lasting, they can be tough on nails. Gel manicures can cause nail brittleness, peeling and cracking, and repeated use can increase the risk for skin cancer and premature skin aging on the hands.
Mix a few drops of a clear top coat with colored polish to create jelly polish. Use a few drops of a regular top coat rather than a fast-drying one so that the colors will mix more easily. Add a drop of an opaque cream polish so that the ending color will be more vibrant.
Aura nails are a popular trend and Jenner chose to partake in it in her own way. She placed miniature aura-like orbs on the tips of her nails, creating a look that is perfect for all of your spring and summer festivities.
Gel nails are painted on from a little pot of gloop and then cured under a UV light — the same basic technology as “soft” polish gels, but resulting in a harder nail.
Apply one or two coats of Jinsoon Dew (or another sheer organza white polish) all over the nails. The white border will disappear, creating a soft syrupy gradient. Finish by applying a glossy topcoat. This final step completes the white syrupy gradient, giving the illusion of flowing condensed milk.
Essentially, jelly nails are a trend that uses semi-clear tinted colour encapsulated in clear gel or high shine top coat to create an ultra glossy high shine finish that looks a lot like jelly.
YOu might be wondering: How long do Korean manicures last? “They last for three or four weeks – I usually recommend that my clients wait at least three weeks before returning for an infill,” Kawajiri advises.
The colors from a Korean gel line are all offered in brush-on bottle form and are intensely pigmented, just like many Japanese Gels can be. Contrary to Japanese gel, the colors are not provided in the potted form.
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