If you keep up with beauty trends, you’re probably familiar with the innovation that K-beauty products bring to the space. You might also know about — or have even tried for yourself — the “your nails but better” look, which uses a sheer, often milky or jelly-like polish to provide a barely-there, doll-like sheen to natural nails. Well, what if we told you K-beauty nail brand Ohora’s nail “syrups” blend these two ideas together into two formulas that not only look great on the nails, but also strengthen them at the same time to enhance your nail care?Ohora’s Water Syrup and Milk Syrup are quick-drying tinted nail hardeners packed with ingredients that nourish the natural nails and promote growth. These include hydrating jojoba oil, smoothing biotin and proteins for strengthening the nails and for boosting keratin, in order to encourage nail growth. These ingredients work together to repair brittle, split and ridged nails for a smoother, stronger, shinier effect.The main difference between the Water Syrup and Milk Syrup formulas, as you can imagine, is their opaqueness and appearance, though both are on the sheerer end and act more as concealers than true polishes unless you build them up with several coats. There’s a slight difference in the ingredients, too: Where the Milk Syrup contains wheat protein to support keratin repair, the Water Syrup instead uses rose water for extra hydration. It’s pretty much down to your personal preference, but either way, your damaged, weak nails are getting tons of help to become stronger.There are four Water Syrup shades and six Milk Syrup shades, ranging from classic whites and neutrals (Coconut, Earl Grey, Chai) to more vibrant pinks, reds and even oranges (Rosehip, Peach, Strawberry and Apricot, for example). You might notice on Ohora’s website that they also make Glazed Syrup polishes as part of this line, but these aren’t strengtheners like the others.OhoraIn addition to acting as a concealer with natural shine, the syrups repair brittle, split and ridged nails.Reviewers have noticed a visible difference since using the Water Syrup and Milk Syrup on their nails. “After using it regularly, my nails feel stronger and look healthier with less peeling,” one reviewer said. Another said the Milk Syrup “leaves the nails with a very beautiful, shiny and natural finish, as if they were cared for in a salon.” Given the $19 price of a full bottle compared to the expense of a salon visit, that’s a steal.Others say they reach for the syrups in between salon visits to give their nails a break. One added that their Water Syrup “has a great shininess to it that I haven’t seen in other nail polishes without a top coat. It’s impressive how it seems to even out the surface of your nails despite ridges and bumps left from the nail salon drill.” If you’re often putting your nails through the wringer, either with gel, powder or other more involved manicures, these are a low-maintenance option for those in-between periods.Shoppers also like the longevity of the syrups. One person compared these to OPI polishes, saying, ”[OPI] chips constantly and always repainting. This has lasted for so long and looks like I walked out of a salon!” Other reviewers report no chipping for days after application. “My nails feel significantly stronger, harder, and less prone to chipping or peeling after just a few uses,” yet another happy reviewer wrote.Below, you’ll find even more promising reviews for these strengthening K-beauty nail syrups, which could breathe new life into weak, damaged nails. Or, if you’re ready to embrace the ease of a one-step manicure with added nail care benefits, just go ahead and click the link below.“As a healthcare professional, I keep my nails short, and this serum is perfect for maintaining healthy, beautiful nails. It leaves a natural glossy finish, helps my nails feel stronger, and keeps them looking well-nourished without salon visits. Simple, effective, and easy to use! 💖” — Hisha“I’ve been using this nail strengthener for a few weeks and I’m very happy with the results. My nails feel stronger, look shinier, and seem less prone to chipping. It also helps smooth out ridges and gives my nails a healthier appearance. Easy to apply and a great addition to my nail care routin[e]” — Maidelis Hernández Serrano“I do not usually paint my nails since it always peels off in an unflattering way. Gel damages my nail, and press on’s bother me. I bought this so my nails would look a little nicer for a wedding I was going to. I absolutely love it! My nails look healthier and well pretty. I haven’t thought that in years.” — Stacy Brush“I’ve literally never been more impressed with a nail polish. I’m including photos from day 1 and a week later. I stopped getting my nails done for about 2 years. Then I started a new job that requires lifting heavy furniture all day and my nails started breaking. I got my nails done professionally with gel two times and they filed the you-know-what out of my nailsss…… :/ I started wearing nail hardener only to get my nail health back but really missed the look of gel nails. I considered spending the money to learn how to do gel nails myself. So glad I didn’t! I found this nail polish instead. I was scared, because it looked like a gimmick, but it’s for real. Thank you! I’m using the milk syrup coconut. I’m Greek/puerto rican with light/medium olive skin tone. So happy with this product!” — @AlexiaWilborn ♡“I’m getting older, my nails are starting to look rough, with ridges and less of a pink nail bed. I’m also a healthcare worker so I can’t have long nails and brightly colored nails are frowned on when I’m working in pt care (at least at my facility). This stuff made my nails look great - shiny and healthy, covered the ridges up somewhat, and you could hardly tell my nails had polish of any sort w/ the Earl Grey color. Haven’t had it on long enuf to see how it wears, but it dried fairly quickly and I love the way my nails look!” — KayceeCheck out these other HuffPost reader-beloved nail concealers, from a list curated by the HuffPost Shopping team:AmazonAn under-$10 nail concealer that also strengthens brittle nailsIt’s loved by users with naturally “paper thin” nails, damage from acrylics or whose nails are becoming more textured and fragile with age, for being a one-and-done fix, with lasting power. You can choose from 12 shades.AmazonA "nail veil" that can reduce signs of aging on your nailsThe brand Londontown is perhaps best known for its milky Illuminating Nail Concealer, which is a longtime bestseller among HuffPost readers. But the nail care brand makes another home-run product: the Perfecting Nail Veil. At $20 a bottle, this “veil” can deliver both a high-shine sheen and some protection to your nails, so you can save money on manicures, try out a trend and help your nails stay healthy all in one product.The Nail Veil isn’t a brightener like the Nail Concealer, but instead offers a bit of color and focuses on providing nourishing ingredients for your nails like alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). AHAs can gently exfoliate your skin (which includes your nails) and remove dead skin cells to promote cell turnover, which naturally slows as we age. So, using a product with AHAs on your nails like the Nail Veil can reduce your nails’ visible signs of aging. Plenty of reviewers also mention using this product while letting their nails grow out and heal from gel manicures. The Nail Veil comes in nine shades.ManicuristA range of French polishes that multiple HuffPosters own and loveThis line of five polishes has gained some fans, including BuzzFeed editorial VP Peggy Wang, who said, since purchasing a few months ago, “I’ve only gone a day without having [Manucurist] on my nails because I liked how my nails looked so much more with it on.”We found a second fan in our office, HuffPost breaking news reporter Lydia O’Connor. “I usually do two coats of the Active Glow in blueberry for a sheer but juicy berry hue, then add a layer of Active Shine for a little shimmer,” O’Connor said. (You can purchase these together in a duo.) “It’s the perfect amount of color and sparkle to feel like you’ve gotten a manicure without the hassle of trying to paint your nails perfectly with a regular opaque polish.”“It’s so light and subtle that I don’t have to be super careful about application. It takes me like 10 minutes to do three coats,” Wang said. “I have been keeping my polish on for about one and half to two weeks and it hasn’t chipped, but it wouldn’t be very visible even if it did.”
These K-Beauty ‘Syrups’ Might Be What Your Weak Nails Need To Get Stronger
“My nails look healthier and, well, pretty. I haven’t thought that in years.”
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