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Japanese Nail Art
Stereoscopic nail art has been popular in Japan since the mid-90s and the style is increasing in popularity in the US and other parts of the world too now.
This isn't your staid French manicure on a sports-length acrylic nail either. We're talking one to two inches of nail extending past the tip of the finger. Accompanying the trend is an accessories trend designed to either show off the nails or make them easier to work with -- so there are little gadgets sold to help open soda cans and Japanese women can now buy golf gloves that don't have a fingertip so their nail art will be visible while they are out golfing.
In Japanese nail art, nail artists use handpainting or airbrush techniques on on acrylic nail chips that are then attached to the real nail underneath. The artwork work can also be done directly on the hand (or foot!)
While most of the two-dimensional art is designed to give some depth and the impression of three dimensions, actual 3-dimensional art is practiced as well -- using sculpture powder and the addition of charms and small bits of jewelry.
More about Japanese Nail Art
- The Intricate Science Of Nail Art - Q&A with Artist Megumi Furukawa
“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." - Designer Nails - Nail Art is the New Accessory
Decorating your nails with colorful designs and adorning them with crystals is nothing new to the girls into hip hop and street culture. Designer Nails are becoming popular. Especially in the UK and in Japan where Streetwear influence is strong.
Examples of Japanese Nail Art
Nail Artists Online
- Poppo Factory Nail Art
Poppo Factory has some great nail art examples and designs that she's done. You can check out her English page here to see some more of her work. I love this Burberry plaid. I tend to be conservative when it comes to my nails, but I would try this!
- Imágenes: Arte en las uñas
This Portugeuse website features some really wild nail artwork. My guess is that much of this really intricate stuff is done for weddings and other social events. You couldn't really walk around wearing it every day without damaging it.
- Valley Nails
Valley Nalley, located on the Lower East Side in New York City, has a really beautiful gallery of nail art that tends to be a bit more conservative than the traditional Japanese style. Lots of examples on shorter nails to look at.
- nadine HAWAII Nail Salon
Nadine is a Hawaiian nail art salon located in Honolulu. You can check out some of their artwork on their website. They have a blog as well, but it is written in Japanese. I really like some of their artwork, particularly the cross on black polish.
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Yeah, I wouldn't wear them either, but I think they look very cool. At one time I did wear acrylics, but now that I spend most of my time bashing away at a keyboard it isn't very sensible.
Supports my theory that the perfect art mediums are from nature.
Bill
Wow these are wicked! I would never wear them either because I would be too afraid of messing them up. You couldn't do anything with these on. When you have regular acrylics on, it is even hard to text. I can't imagine these on me. I would break them all (not on purpose) in the first hour. And it hurts to break these off. Really bad. Cool hub!I hope nobody starts to eat the nail on that fruit one. JP.
Tayler!
Japenese nail art is superb. You should also check out Korea for some stunnning design
iwould wear them anytme...they are amazing
The 3-D stereoscopic nails are *not* meant for extended, everyday wear. They are usually sold as "chips", meaning the set is preordered and made in advance, then you go in and pick it up from the salon and apply them yourself. The more elaborate designs are a special occasion accessory. You wouldn't wear a ballgown every day, right? If you check out some of the Japanese sites, you'll note that while the OTT nails might capture the front page spotlight, there are a myriad of very cool 'everyday' sets that you don't have to worry about.
The name of these nails are also called Sinaloa nails, well at least that's what they call them in the hood. And you have to find someone that does them underground. It's really hard to find a actually nail shop that does this. Usually it's ladies doing them in their home. I would definately rock these nails, the are so flashy.
Agree, Sinaloa nails are so popular among japanese and korean, now they have spread across asian country, chinese and taiwanese are in the trend as well
i love watching Japanese pop videos where the diva's have their done all exotic with dangles and sparkles, even some with feather! I like those ideas..
I wouldn't wear these either but it looks very cool :-) Hmmm made me think of trying it out for a day just for fun. U-oh...but I've got short nails so this will not work for me. :( So it's back to just looking.
Ripplemaker, you can wear them even with short nails. Since they are done on acrylic chips, you just glue them on top of your own nails :)
Isabella Snow says:
13 months ago
I had no idea this was Japanese. I wouldn't wear these, but I love to look at them!