Since Japanese gels typically come in jars, DIY-ing at home requires a quality nail brush for both polishing and nail art. Priscilla recommends the Aprés Art Brush Set ($90).

The Japanese manicure has one main aim: to improve the health of your nails and give them a beautiful pearlescent finish, like these nails posted to Instagram by @sweettreatvienna.

I get my nails done every three or four weeks with extensions, gel, or intricate designs. This time, I paid $160 for a Japanese gel manicure at Tokyo Nails in Chicago.

As a result, you can expect a thicker nail polish that is made with 100 percent gel. While it has a softer feel than the gel polishes stateside, it's still very durable, making the Japanese gel ...

A key feature of Japanese gels is that “they’re able to provide strong adhesion and easy removal when soaking off with acetone,” says Paola Ponce, Licensed Nail Stylist and Japanese Gel Nail ...

Remember, Japanese gel polish is great for longer-lasting designs. This means that it's great to use if you have something particularly intricate, like these forest-inspired baby pink nails by Kim ...

The Japanese manicure avoids colorful polishes and utilizes natural, restorative treatments to provide smooth, shiny, and healthy-looking nails. This approach aligns perfectly with the minimalist ...

2. Your nails get a natural look The Japanese manicure is perfect for anyone who prefers chic, understated nails over wild nail art. Thanks to the natural materials, your nails take on a slightly ...

A bizarre new Japanese creation has taken social media by storm. Nail art stockings are now available, with each stocking featuring a colourful pre-painted pattern on each toe.