Korean Ombré Nails: Soft Gradients and the Best Colours
Tip, base, blush and two-colour ombré: who they suit, colour ideas, how a smooth fade is made and prices at VESSCA.
Ombré nails fade from dark to light or between two colours. In Korea the gradient is very soft — a little more colour at the tip or the base, like blush on the nail.
Styles
- Tip ombré — nude at the base, deeper towards the tip; lengthens short nails.
- Base ombré — deeper at the base; hides regrowth.
- Blush ombré — a soft pink haze in the centre; Korean, office-friendly.
- Two-colour ombré — for outings and holidays.
- Across-the-fingers — each nail a shade deeper.
Colour ideas
Milky pink to peach; nude to caramel; milky white to clear ("baby boomer", lovely for brides); jelly red deeper at the tip; pastel blue to white.
How it is done
Either sponged or brush-blended gel, or thin jelly layers each shorter than the last for a smooth Korean-style fade. The key is no visible line.
Durability and price
Gel ombré lasts about 2–3 weeks; tip ombré hides regrowth well. At VESSCA ombré is from 10,000₫; cuticle care, plain gel and ombré from about 200,000₫.
VESSCA is at 251/30 Le Quang Dinh, Gia Dinh ward (Binh Thanh), Ho Chi Minh City, open 9:00–20:30 daily.
Frequently asked questions
What are ombré nails?
Nails that fade gradually between shades or colours.
How is Korean ombré different?
A very soft fade, often a blush of pink in the centre.
Price at VESSCA?
Ombré from 10,000₫; a basic set from about 200,000₫.
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