Korean Jelly Nails

When it comes to Korean nails, “Korean jelly nails,” and “jelly gel nails,” have been among the top related search queries in Canada and the U.S with continued rise when it comes to topic search frequency. At a glance, Korean jelly nails appear sheer and glossy with an overall muted yet elegant look that resembles jelly, with popular colors being shades of nude, pink, and other soft hues. In Korea, this nail look is commonly known and referred to as “syrup nails.” Though the term “jelly nails” is also used, it more typically refers to a glossy manicure with more transparent color. “Syrup nails” is a general term that can be used to describe both looks. For consistency, we will also refer to translucent manicures as “syrup nails” and transparent manicures as “jelly nails” and generally refer to both as “syrup nails.” Seeking these glossy nail looks can feel like an arduous journey for those who may be new to nail care and unfamiliar with Korean gels. Whether you are searching for a nail service that offers this nail look or seeking products to achieve this look on yourself, one thing is for sure: having the right products will make it easier to achieve this desired result. At Sweetie Nail Supply, we offer a surplus of premium gel products to help you create the soft and reflective look of syrup nails.

Korean syrup and jelly nails are an alluring look that can be worn year round. The softness and sheerness in color make nail outgrowth less stark and are suitable looks for clean and minimalist styles. However, syrup and jelly nails can also serve as a beautiful base for more detailed nail art for a more customized style. The right gel polish and glossy top coat are key points to creating the allure of syrup and jelly nails. 

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When it comes to achieving the look of syrup nails, syrup gels are a type of gel polish that has a translucent and syrup-like appearance. This gel type is what creates a sheer and soft effect as desired in syrup nails. Additional thin layers can be applied to build opacity. Other elements such as glitter, powder, or colors can be added for intrigue. 

For jelly nails, tint gels (sometimes generally referred to as syrup gels, depending on the brand) are used to create the stained glass-like effect. In comparison to syrup gels, tint gel polishes are more transparent in color. Additional layers can also be added to bring out color, but overally, it will appear more see-through and reflective in comparison to syrup gels.  

Many of our selection of Korean gel brands offer syrup gels in a wide range of colors. Yogurt Nail syrup gels and Nailbayo’s Doi gels are established favorites when it comes to syrup gels. Select brands such as Butter Syrup specialize in offering syrup gels, while By Muse offers both syrup and tint gels.

Just as equally as important as the polish, a top coat that is non-yellowing, high in clear transparency, yields high gloss, and has medium viscosity will add the final touch to create the plump, glossy, and reflective appearance of Korean syrup nails. 

As a staple nail look that you’ll often come across when it comes to Korean nails, syrup and jelly nails are a versatile and appealing nail look that is not only worth trying, but also easy to achieve using syrup gels and glossy top gels.