Hongdae gel nail salon, milky pink 3D embossed art: Byuazeu

Which design the writer chose at Byuazeu, a Hongdae gel nail salon

The design I picked this time at Byuazeu Hongdae was a milky pink syrup base that let the nail show through slightly, with peach cheek color, and thick 3D embossed art layered on top.

I tend to like a clear, translucent look more than bright colors or big cubic stones, but a plain syrup single color can feel a bit boring too.

So this time I chose a design that looks like a clean pink nail from far away but has dimension up close. And in the middle of getting my nails done, something suddenly came to mind, haha…

The next day was my sleep endoscopy health checkup.

I had completely forgotten this when I booked the nail appointment, haha;

What do milky pink syrup cheek nails look like?

If you want to find a similar design, the closest description is milky pink syrup cheek nails with jelly 3D embossed art.

Instead of filling the whole nail with opaque pink, it has that clear syrup feel where your natural nail shows through faintly, and in the center of the nail a peach-coral pink spreads out round like a blush. So it's closer to the cheek nail style that's popular these days than a typical pink gradation. And the real highlight of this set is the 3D art on top!

Translucent pink jelly 3D embossed art, up close

Instead of flat stickers or cubic parts, it's built by layering translucent pink gel thickly on top of the nail, so if you search keywords like clear 3D gel art, jelly embossed nails, water drop nails, or transparent embossed art, you'll find similar styles easily.

Rather than laying it on fully clear, the pink base shows through a little, which gives it a soft, jelly-like feel in person — this was actually my favorite part. Each nail has dimension, so even close-up photos had a clear focal point.

3D gel nails the day before a sleep endoscopy: was it a problem?

The moment I was excited about how pretty they were and suddenly snapped back to reality. I remembered that during a sleep endoscopy, they clip an oxygen saturation monitor onto your finger. Especially since this design wasn't a thin single-color gel but had raised 3D embossed art on top, I thought, 'Will the monitor even clip on properly?'

In the end, at the checkup center I visited, they used the finger without the 3D embossing to measure oxygen saturation. Luckily I was able to go through with the exam, but whether gel nails are okay before a health checkup can vary depending on the checkup facility and the nail condition, so I can't say for sure it's fine just based on my experience.

Especially if you have dark gel colors, thick overlays, glitter, or 3D art, it's probably safest to check with the hospital before your checkup. Personally, I don't think I'll get 3D nails done right before a sleep endoscopy again, haha. Check your health checkup calendar before booking your nail appointment…! I learned something this time.

Who these milky pink 3D nails suit

This design would suit someone who wants a single point of interest on clear syrup nails rather than a flashy wedding-nail style loaded with cubic stones or pearls. Since milky pink and peach are mixed together, your whole hand doesn't stand out too much and instead looks naturally rosy, and the translucent 3D embossing makes it clearly different from a plain syrup nail up close. Especially if you're

• someone who likes syrup nails but finds a single color a bit boring
• someone who finds bulky nail parts too much
• someone who likes cheek nails or clear nails
• someone looking for a design with a subtle point that shows up in photos

then this is a design worth referencing.

How to describe this design to the nail artist

Please do a milky pink syrup base that shows the nail through, with peach cheek color in the center, and translucent pink jelly-feel 3D embossed art on top

If you want to show your nail salon a similar style like mine, this level of description should be the easiest to understand.

Byuazeu Hongdae location, directions and parking

Byuazeu is located at 19 Hongik-ro 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul, 1st floor, about 266m from Exit 9 of Hongik University Station.

It's about a 5-minute walk according to the signage, so it wasn't hard to walk there from Hongik University Station, and it's a total beauty shop that runs nails, lashes, and skincare together.

That said, there's no on-site parking, so if you're driving, it's better to check nearby parking lots separately.

If you're looking for a gel nail design a bit different from the common single-color or magnetic gel look you see all over Hongdae, this syrup cheek plus translucent 3D embossing combo is worth considering. And if you don't want to end up like me, breaking into a cold sweat at the hospital the next day staring at your nails… please make sure to check your health checkup schedule first, haha.