Easy Peasy Spring Nails From Olive Young 2021

Getting nails done at a salon can be time consuming and expensive. So why not try nail stickers or press-on nails from Olive Young?

Truong Thuy Dung

4 years ago

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We all want flawless nails like a Korean idol, right?

But getting nails done at a salon can be so expensive. In Korea, the average price for getting gel nails at a salon is about 40,000-50,000 won (approx. 35.80-44.74 USD).

Also, with COVID-19, it can be slightly unnerving to sit at a salon with other people.

But not to worry, today we want to share some cheap (under 10,000 won) and easy gel nail options you can try at home!

We also want to share some popular designs amongst young adults in Korea. So now you can channel your inner Kpop idol.

Nail Stickers

blue and pink gelato factory nail stickers at olive young

Nail stickers are great if you want colorful and elaborate designs, but lack the artistic ability or the patience to wait for the paint to dry.

These are thin stickers that are safe to attach to your nails. Generally, the price varies with quality, but you can find some nail stickers as cheap as 1,000 won (approx. 0.90 USD)!

When we were scoping out Korea's health and beauty store, Olive Young, most of the nail stickers were about 9,900 won (approx. 8.87 USD).

Nail stickers are quick and easy to apply so they are great for all ages.

Press-On Nails

gray french tip press-on nails from dashing diva at olive young

If you are looking for something more sturdy, then press-on nails are for you! There is an assortment of sizes so you can choose the best fit for your nails.

The adhesive is strong, but not too damaging to your nails. They are easy to attach, and you can trim/file them to the length and shape you desire!

Prices vary according to brand and quality, but at Olive Young, they were about 9,900 won (approx. 8.87 USD).

Popular Spring Patterns

Now that we are in spring, let us take a look at some of the more popular styles!

All the nail styles below can be found at Olive Young!

Basic Nails

Source: Instagram @jennierubyjane

For those who are looking for simple nails, this style is the best. Since it is just one tone, it is not too flashy and suitable in various circumstances.

dashing diva press-on nails in pastel tones at olive young

dashing diva color series press-on nails in pink, purple, and yellow at olive young

dashing diva color series press-on nails in pink, yellow, purple, blue and light pink at olive young

In Korea, the most popular basic nails are any pastel and/or nude colors.

Pastels are great if you are looking for some pop of color, but if you are looking for something that is easy to pair with any outfit, you may want nude tones.

These simple colors are sure to look great on anyone!

Mixed Pattern Nails

korean instagram account Park Eunkyung (@unistella) post with purple patterned nails on blackpink rosé Source: Instagram @nail_unistella

This style is fun and eye-catching, but can also be very elegant. You can also see in the above photo that Blackpink's Rosé has also been seen sporting nails with mixed patterns.

A common way to rock this style is to combine patterned nails with one or two other simple colors. This way it is simple and decorative.

dashing dive magic press nails with various patterns at olive young

dashing dive press-on nails tone-up and magic press at olive young

gelato factory nail stickers, one with pink, and yellow crackled pattern with tones of blue, another with black and red tones and flower patterns at olive young

gelato factory nail sticker at olive young, one pink toned, another blue/green tone both with confetti pattern

Color Gradient Nails

screenshot of korean instagram account of nail_unistella of blackpink jennie's nails with yellow color gradient

Source: Instagram @nail_unistella

A style that has been rising in popularity is a color gradient! Lately, you can find color gradients in clothes, logos, and of course, nails.

These nails are vibrant and great if you are looking to make a statement.

Since there can be assorted colors, you can color-coordinate your clothes easily.

gelato factory nail stickers at olive young, one with purple/pink color gradient, another in pink with various colored hearts.

gelato factory nail stickers at olive young, on pink with colored hearts, another blue with metallic effect

gelato factory nail stickers, one with pink gradient and small hears, another blue and black with block patterns at olive young

Jewel-Studded Nails

nails of korean idol jennie from blackpink on korean instagram account nail_unistella Source: Instagram @nail_unistella

For those looking for something flashy, jewel-studded nails are for you!

These nails can definitely be the highlight of your outfit.

The jewels on the nail stickers are embossed, so you don't have to worry about a jewel falling off.

gelato factory nail stickers at olive young, one in pink with embossed jewels, another in blue with jewels and seashells

gelato factory nail stickers with embossed jewels at olive young. one pink toned, another with white flowers

As for the press-on nails, the jewel is firmly attached. These nails look just as fancy as nails done at a salon but at a fraction of the price!

selection of dashing dive magic press, pree-on nails with jewel studs at olive young

dashing diva press on nails for hands and toes with jewel studs at olive young

Nail Sticker Review

Now that we have discussed the various type of nails, you may be wondering how are they actually? Press-on nails are fairly straightforward but how do the nail stickers work?

Well, we selected and bought a set of nail stickers.

Since it is spring, our nail stickers were yellow, with silver glitter and small flower-like designs.

gelato factory nail stickers in yellow, silver glitter, and flower-like pattern propped up on window sill

contents of gelato factory nail sticker laid out on window sill

gelato factory nail sticker instructions in korean with pictures (steps 1-3)

gelato factory nail sticker instructions in korean with pictures steps 4-5 and how to remove

Inside the nail sticker pack, there are nail stickers, a small nail file, and instructions.

The instructions are in Korean, but there are also pictures. The pictures are easy to follow along, so you don't have to be an expert in Korean to apply these nails! Seems simple right?

creatrip editor holding up one sheet of gelato factory nail sticker that are yellow and pattterend

attaching silver glitter nail sticker to thumb nail

pressing down silver glitter nail sticker down into cuticle

Press on the appropriately sized sticker to your nail according to the orientation indicated in the instructions.

gelato factory silver and glitter nail sticker on thumb after filing off excess sticker

Use the file to trim off any excess like shown in the photo above. Protip, if the sticker is too long, trim some with nail clippers before filing for a cleaner shape.

Doesn't it look great? One of our friends thought our nails were professionally done!

Ta-da! The final result (of one hand done).

creatrip editor nails, one hand with gelato factory nail stickers, one hand without nail stickers

In the photo above you can compare our nails with and without the nail stickers.

You can really see the difference that these stickers make!

full set of gelato factory nail stickers on the hand of creatrip editor

Pictured above is the full set of nails! Aren't they so fun?

creatrip editor's right hand with yellow, silver glitter, and flower-shaped design nail stickers from olive young

creatrip editor nails done with gelato factory nail stickers that are yellow, silver glitter, and flower-like shapes

These stickers are so convenient. It took us about 30 minutes to apply.

Also, would you believe this was this editor's first time applying these nail stickers? We really wanted to show how pretty and easy these stickers are.

Would you like to purchase these stickers for yourself? Be sure to browse around our shopping page to get items delivered to your country, to your doorstep!

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