The Top 10 Nail Gel Polish Brands in Japan
Japan is known for its trendsetting beauty industry, and nail care is no exception. From ultra-glossy finishes to long-lasting formulas, Japanese gel polish brands are loved by professionals and nail enthusiasts around the world. In this blog, we’ll explore the top 10 gel polish brands in Japan that stand out for their quality, innovation, and style. Whether you’re a salon owner or a DIY nail lover, these brands are worth adding to your collection!
KOKOIST is a professional‑grade nail‑care brand specializing in gel nail products and salon tools. Their tagline emphasizes being “made by professionals for professionals”. The site offers a wide selection of clear gels, color gels, art tools, nail lights, files and accessories, targeted at both salon professionals and advanced self‑users.
They highlight qualities like high‑color payoff, longevity, and a glossy finish as key features of their products.
| Category | Details |
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| Established Year | 2010 |
| Main Market | Made in Japan, distributed internationally (notably in the USA). Target audience: professional nail technicians and salons. |
| Product Features |
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Ultra Diamond Non-Wipe Top Coat Gel 15ml
Lakmē Ultimate Glam Chrome Nail
Nail Polish Remover With Vitamin E
Sally Hansen is an American beauty brand founded in 1946, and is part of the portfolio of Coty Inc..
The brand is known for providing salon‑quality nail colour and nail care products for at‑home use, and is distributed globally including Japan.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Established Year | 1946 |
| Main Market | Global distribution (over 55 countries), strong presence in nail‑colour and nail care across the U.S., Japan and Asia‑Pacific. |
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INSTA-DRI Nail Color
Good Kind Pure
Super Strength Defense
Ohora is a gel‑nail and self‑nail brand originally from South Korea, specializing in semi‑cured gel nail strips aimed at making salon‑quality nails accessible at home.
Although the exact founding year is noted as 2019 for the brand launch.
The Japanese arm is operated by Gulga Japan Co., Ltd. (株式会社グルガジャパン) and formally entered Japan in 2021
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Established Year | 2019 (brand launch) |
| Main Market | Originated in South Korea, entered Japan in 2021. Expanding across Asia, U.S., and other global markets. Strong focus on DIY/self-nail segment. |
| Product Features |
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N Mustard Ray
N Olive Glow
N Shine Vino
ShinyGel is a Japanese total‑beauty trading company headquartered in Kyoto. They develop, manufacture and retail nail‑care and gel‑nail products under their in‑house brands such as SHINYGEL and ella BY SHINYGEL, and operate e‑commerce direct to consumers as well as serving salon professionals
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Established Year | Not specified publicly |
| Main Market | Domestic market in Japan, serving both professional nail salons and DIY consumers interested in gel nail systems. |
| Product Features |
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Shiny Gel Mio Wipeless Top
Gel Professional Edge Keeper
Gel Professional Gel Cleaner 300ml
OMD is a Japanese gel‑nail brand whose concept is “On Mode” — meaning fashion on the nails, evolving with the times. The brand emphasizes high‑quality products for professional nail salons, offering a wide range of gels, tools and accessories for nail art and treatments
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Established Year | Not clearly specified on the site |
| Main Market | Japan, targeting professional nail salons and high‑end nail care users. |
| Product Features |
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Non-Wipe Top Gel 10mL
Base Gel 4g
Form Top Gel Clear 20g
SoLuz Gel is a Japanese self‑nail gel polish brand operated by 株式会社ソルース, located in Tokyo’s Akasaka district. Founded in December 2012 according to company profile, key mission is to bring salon‑level gel nails into the home (often described as “おうちネイル”)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Established Year | 2012 (corporation established) |
| Main Market | Japanese domestic market, with focus on DIY/self‑gel nail users at home. Offers complete gel‑nail kits sold online. |
| Product Features |
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Choose from 5 colors + No.1 popular color + top gel
Gerbera Daisy Red
Turquoise
JapanNail appears to be an e‑commerce site or brand related to Japanese nail products, but the publicly available data does not clearly state the founding year, corporate parent company, or business history. No trustworthy profile or corporate registration details could be located.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Established Year | Not publicly specified |
| Main Market | Likely Japan (domestic e‑commerce) and potentially overseas sales of Japanese gel‑nail products; specific regional focus unclear. |
| Product Features |
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Gel Nail Builder Gel, Mixing Gel, Clear Gel
Base Gel
Color Gel
Deumoon is a Japanese self‑gel nail brand operated by SS‑INNOVATION合同会社, headquartered in Tokyo (Aoyama). The company was established in 2012.
The brand’s mission is to make salon‑quality gel nails accessible at home, offering minimalistic, domestic‑manufactured gel systems with trend‑driven colors
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Established Year | 2012 (brand company established) |
| Main Market | Japan – self‑gel nail market, DIY users at home. |
| Product Features |
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Top Gel
Lumina
Chamomile
Nail Labo is a gel‑nail brand created by Nail Labo Co., Ltd., a Japanese professional nail manufacturer with over 30 years of experience. The brand focuses on “no‑file” self‑gel nails—gel polish systems for at‑home use that do not require filing the natural nail. The concept emphasises salon‑quality finish, ease of application, and long wear, targeting DIY users looking for high quality yet user‑friendly gel nails.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Established Year | Not clearly specified publicly |
| Main Market | Japan domestic market, focused on self‑gel DIY users and pro‑manufactured quality for home use. |
| Product Features |
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Base and Top Gel
Yellow Color Gel
Non Wipe Top Gel
Naikoubou is an online specialty nail‑care store operated by 株式会社nana, based in Sapporo, Hokkaido.The brand focuses on offering gel nails, nail care and related supplies at affordable prices, under the concept of “there‑there about good” product quality so that DIY nail art remains accessible for hobbyists.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Established Year | 2005 |
| Main Market | Domestic Japanese market, focusing on online sales of gel nail products and accessories for home use. |
| Product Features |
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Peel Off Base Gel
Perorin Oil Remover
Ultra-fine 5-micron magnet nails
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