Hongdae nail salon silver magnetic gel on short nails: Byuazeu

Hey everyone! The weather's been so hot and humid lately, and my discomfort index has been climbing haha — which means it's exactly the time for a small, guaranteed mood boost. So for the first time in a while, I treated myself and got some nail art done on my plain, boring nails.

I've had my nails done at a lot of places, but this visit was so thorough and had such a wide range of designs that I was genuinely impressed. It's 'Byuazeu Hongdae Nail, Lashes & Skincare' (뷰아즈 홍대 네일 속눈썹 스킨케어)! For anyone looking for a meticulous, tasteful shop like I was, here's my detailed review.

Where Byuazeu Hongdae Nail, Lashes & Skincare is, and what the shop feels like

Byuazeu Hongdae Nail, Lashes & Skincare is right near Hongik University Station, so it's really accessible. It's a perfect spot to stop by for a treatment when you're out in Hongdae or have plans nearby. The entrance already had a clean, modern feel, so my first impression passed with flying colors!

Inside, a bright, spotless white-toned interior welcomed me. Even though it was my first visit, the staff greeted me so warmly that it instantly put me in a good mood. Since it's a total beauty shop covering nails, lashes, and skincare all together, it's quite spacious and comfortable.

How many colors and monthly art designs does Byuazeu have?

Sitting down to look through the design options, wow... the range of colors and art styles is seriously impressive! Walls lined with color gels, plus a huge variety of trendy monthly art designs — I nearly had decision paralysis.

You really don't need to worry about not finding the design you want. From cute styles to glamorous, feminine ones, you're guaranteed to find something that hits your taste. Haha.

A slim shape even on short nails: Hansul's basic care

Today I got my treatment from designer Hansul, using the August monthly art design! We started with basic care, and Hansul's hands were both incredibly fast and incredibly thorough.

There was zero pain or discomfort during cuticle removal, and she shaped my nails exactly the way I wanted, quickly and beautifully. I'd been worried the shape wouldn't come out pretty since my nails are short, but she still managed to make them slim and elegant. Seeing how solid the foundation work was, I could tell right away this would hold up well.

Choosing the silver magnetic gel point from August's monthly art

After going back and forth over the monthly art options, I picked the design with a subtly shimmering, luminous silver magnetic gel point added. It was my first time trying silver magnetic gel, so I had high expectations!

Throughout the treatment she kept asking for my opinion and kindly helped me test colors. Her hands moved fast, but never in a careless way — she nailed every detail perfectly. No wonder this place has such a strong word-of-mouth reputation as a recommended Hongdae nail salon.

The finished gel nails: shape, finish and shine

Ta-da! Here's the finished result. Isn't it just gorgeous? Ugh. The shine is insane, and the finish was applied thick and smooth with absolutely no snagging anywhere. Under natural outdoor light the sparkle doubles, and I kept catching myself staring at my own hands. 200% satisfied!

Given how high the quality is, the price is also really reasonable, so I'd strongly recommend this to anyone looking for a good-value nail salon in Hongdae.

Friendly service, a comfortable shop, fast and meticulous skill, and spot-on design recommendations — nothing was missing, and it was such a satisfying experience. I'm already looking forward to next month's monthly art, so I'll definitely be back 🥰

If you're looking for a trendy, pretty gel nail spot in Hongdae, don't hesitate — go visit 'Byuazeu Hongdae Nail, Lashes & Skincare.' And I highly, highly recommend Hansul!!