{"id":57559,"date":"2026-07-13T13:57:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T13:57:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/57559\/"},"modified":"2026-07-13T13:57:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T13:57:07","slug":"the-princess-of-wales-polish-free-japanese-manicure-is-all-about-nail-health-how-to-recreate-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/japan\/57559\/","title":{"rendered":"The Princess Of Wales’ Polish-Free Japanese Manicure Is All About Nail Health: How To Recreate It"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Princess of Wales<\/a>‘ affinity for barely-there, natural manicures is well documented. The royal rarely veers away from a milky pink base or nude, unless for special occasions when a pop of red might be employed. For the Wimbledon<\/a> final, Kate Middleton opted for a near invisible manicure, which she paired with a sage green Emilia Wickstead crepe midi dress, proving that sometimes the best manicure is the one that favours health over aesthetic.<\/p>\n

Her polish-free, pearlescent manicure is reminiscent of the trending Japanese manicure<\/a>, an ancient technique gaining traction that harnesses natural ingredients, strengthening the nail bed as opposed to concealing with polish or gels. The result is a polished, well-groomed manicure that looks naturally glossy, but acts as a long-term treatment helping to repair brittle, damaged nails.
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‘We are seeing a major shift towards wellness and natural health in beauty, and nails are finally having their moment. People are tired of the damage cycle: getting gels, watching nails deteriorate, taking breaks to recover. The Japanese manicure is a simple solution to this,’ Yana Galiyeva and Maria Sharova, co-owners of So.Shell<\/a>, previously told ELLE UK.
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The Japanese manicure is growing in popularity in salons for a number of reasons: firstly, it uses beeswax and keratin to penetrate into the nail plate and rebuild structure from within, replenishing damaged nails with a boost of nourishing ingredients. Secondly, it offers a natural-looking shine. The pearl-like natural finish is integrated into your nail structure, meaning you won’t get the grow-out phase synonymous with gels either. It’s also free of any synthetic ingredients and chemicals, and omits the need for curing your nails with a UV lamp. <\/p>\n

‘A Japanese manicure is a completely natural nail treatment gaining global recognition for its health-focused approach,’ agrees Galiyeva. ‘It’s also referred to as P.Shine and uses a two-step process: a vitamin-rich paste is massaged into the natural nail using specialised leather buffers, followed by a protective powder that seals in nutrients.’ While there are P.Shine sets available for at-home use, it’s advised to head to a nail salon as professional technicians will understand exactly how to apply the nourishing paste and mineral powder. <\/p>\n

If you’re looking to follow in the footsteps of the Princess Of Wales, this natural manicure will guarantee a chip-free, glossy finish for summer \u2013 without any of the drawbacks of gels. <\/p>\n

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