Nothing is more feminine than pink, and this season you can expect to see this girly fav all over the place. The Japan Nailst Association featured all different shades, from bright fuschias to orangey corals, but the season picks are the softer shades of diamond pink, flamingo pink, spiritual pink, and shell pink.

Tokyo has long been known for their 3D nail art, and you’ll definitely see plenty this season. Continuing with the feminine feel, nail artists are adding detailed flowers as well as gems and pearls. This season is seeing a bit more modesty, and 3D art is used to accent two or three nails rather than all five as you might’ve seen in the past.

Nail art this season is a lot more intricate with illustrative motifs seen throughout the Expo. Flowers, foliage, and even anime characters are trending! And knitwear-inspired patterns like houndstooth add that extra texture this season.

Bring the minimalist/Scandi aesthetic to your mani with stone-like designs this season. Nails that looked like marble, quartz, and agate were all over the place. Metallic gels or gold and silver foil bring a bit of bling to an otherwise zen design.

One cool and new technology at the Nail Expo was a magnetic nail manicure. This gel nail mani has magnetic particles that allow you to clip on accessories! So, you can have a more understated manicure at the office and then pop on a few magnetic accessories for cocktail hour! It’s the ultimate way to change your mani when you have no time. Be on the lookout for this up-and-coming style!

Get the airbrushed look on your nails with the latest airgel technology. This exciting new technique uses an airbrush to create perfect ombrés and precise designs using a special gel formula. Best of all, airgel offers a faster way to gorgeous nails!


The Tokyo Nail Expo 2017 introduced exciting nail designs and techniques for the upcoming season. Make sure to visit Tokyo for cutting-edge manis, and try one of these trendy styles the next time you visit the salon.