Korean Nail Art Trends

These Are the Prettiest Nail Art Trends to Come From Korea

Jul 17 2019 by Jesa Marie Calaor

Some of the most beautiful nail art looks that you've seen on the Explore page of your Instagram were born in South Korea (often at the hands of Seoul-based nail artist, Eunkyung Park). Shattered glass nails and manicures adorned with meticulously bent pieces of wire, are among some of the high-shine, creative works of art that come from the country.

We've rounded up the most beautiful nail art trends that have emerged from South Korea. Check them out, ahead.

Image Source: Instagram user unistella_kr

Wire Nail Art Trend

Park kicked off the wire manicure trend — nails that use tiny pieces of bent wire to create images and accents — back in 2017. In an interview with Marie Claire, Park said the look was inspired by neon signs. "When you make neon signs, you have to bend the wires to make certain lettering," she told the brand. "It's one long wire that's bent to create and connect the letters. I thought this was really cool and since nails are an accessory, I wanted it to be used for expression. Like rings."

High-Heel Nail Art Trend

Nail artists at Unistella salon in South Korea debuted the high-heel nail art trend in 2017. The look incorporates a thick stripe of colour with negative space at its side, made to look like the heel of a shoe.

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Glass Nail Art Trend

The glass nail art manicure uses tiny pieces of iridescent paper to create the look of shattered glass on your nail beds. The best part about this high-shine manicure — you'll only need a few materials to create the look at home.

Bracelet Nail Art Trend

It's the manicure you'll want to match with your best friend. Bracelet nail art uses colourful, short-cut thread and metal to make it look like your nails are wearing the pieces of jewellery.