Although Iris Law‘s roots are firmly planted in London’s Primrose Hill, it’s no secret that the model is well-traveled. Whether she’s power walking around New York City or strolling along the beach in Barbados, there’s usually a quirky independent dessert shop or trinket store she’s dying to share with her Instagram and TikTok followers. One city that has really stolen the star’s heart? Seoul in South Korea, which is home to the glassy nail trend that we’re all obsessing over – Iris Law included.
Nail artist Mei Kawajiri has been applying Korean gel nails for over 10 years and says that still now the trend “is only getting bigger.” Different from the bottles of gel nail polish that are readily available on the Western market, “Korean gel sets are comprised of more neutral base colors, rather than the bright neons you might see in America.”
Korean manicures can be layered to create a stunning kaleidoscopic effect. “The gels are very fast-drying and cure quickly, so they’re not sticky – this makes it very easy to experiment with,” Kawajiri explains.
Kawajiri cites Law as “a big fan of Korean gel nails,” having worked with her in the past on a crystal blue 3D manicure for the Met Gala, as well as with close pal and fellow model Jordan Daniels.
“In the USA, everyone loves long pointed nails, but in Korea it’s trendy to have a short, rounder style,” Kawajiri goes on. Perfect for anyone who is constantly on the go, but still wants to indulge in abstract nail art.
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