100 Yen Shop Must Haves For DIY Nails

Japan’s 100 yen shops are loved nationwide for offering an amazing range of affordable products, such as household goods, stationery, electrics and more, all for a very affordable price.

Here’s our recommendation for the best 100 yen shop must haves for DIY nails. You can buy the following goods at Japan’s top ¥100 shops in stores or online at Daiso, CanDo and Seria (in-store only).

Nail Guards

© Photo by Daiso

If you have a manicure on already, you’ve got to get rid of your polish first. These clips are great for holding cotton onto your nail so the acetone or nail polish remover can do its job and dissolve your current design. Grab a set of these clips to make getting rid of that manicure a breeze!

• Price: ¥110
• Shop: Daiso (Similar items are available at other 100 yen shops too.)

Two-Way Glass Nail File

© Photo by CanDo

The basis of every good manicure is a really good set of well-cared-for fingernails, and that all starts with trimming your nails. If you aren’t careful, you can splinter your nail with a dull pair of clippers. Try using a nail file instead for more control and precise shapes. This file from CanDo is great as it’s reusable and easy to clean. It’s made of glass, so it’s gentle on the nail but allows for speedy nail shaping.

• Price: ¥110
• Shop: CanDo (Similar items are available at other 100 yen shops too.)

Cuticle Sticks

© Photo by Daiso

A good manicure is nothing without tidy cuticles, an often overlooked part of the at-home manicure. Don’t fall victim to scraggly cuticles! Invest in a pack of these disposable cuticle sticks to help gently push your cuticle up and keep the nail clean of any dead skin or debris. These also work great for cleaning up the edges of your nails if you accidentally get nail polish on your skin.

• Price: ¥110
• Shop: Daiso (Similar items are available at other 100 yen shops too.)

Vegan Nail Polish

© Photo by CanDo

When doing an at-home manicure, the easiest type of nail polish is just the classic, no-cure polish. If that’s what you’re interested in, the Vegan Nail brand of polish from CanDo is a really nice line of polish. Besides being cruelty-free and easier on the environment, it goes on smoothly, dries quickly and comes in a variety of colors for an easy, no-fuss manicure.

• Price: ¥110
• Shop: CanDo (Similar items are available at other 100 yen shops too.)

BRG Gel Nail Polish

© Photo by Daiso

If you happen to have a curing lamp already and want a manicure at home that will last for at least two weeks, pick up some gel polish from Daiso. Their BRG line is constantly updated with new, trendy colors and is a good quality polish for the price. It goes on smoothly and cures within 60 seconds under a UV lamp.

• Price: ¥110
• Shop: Daiso (Similar items are available at other 100 yen shops too.)

Gel-Style Nail Stickers

© Photo by CanDo

If you don’t want to have to store tons of little bottles or buy a UV lamp, consider nail stickers instead. These are easy to use and only require you to buy the stickers—no top coat or other polishes. Simply prepare your nails, press these stickers on and file off the excess. In minutes, you have a cute manicure with very little effort.

• Price: ¥110
• Shop: CanDo (Similar items are available at other 100 yen shops too.)

Glitter 6P Set

© Photo by Daiso

Add a little glitter to turn any polish into glitter polish! This loose glitter can be mixed into your polish, especially if you have a jelly or clear polish that will show the glitter well. Or, use it as a decoration on top of creme polish to really make your design sparkle.

• Price: ¥110
• Shop: Daiso (Similar items are available at other 100 yen shops too.)

Nail Art Parts

© Photo by CanDo

Nail art parts or charms are another great way to shine up an otherwise dull manicure. After painting your nail, allow it to dry and then affix your charm of choice to the top using some nail glue (for a regular manicure) or gel polish top coat (for a gel manicure). CanDo has lots of great options, but you can’t go wrong with a sparkly gem.

• Price: ¥110
• Shop: CanDo (Similar items are available at other 100 yen shops too.)

Nail Brush (Art)

© Photo by Daiso

If you want to paint on a nail design, you might find that regular nail polish brushes are difficult to use for intricate art. Instead, grab this fine-tipped nail art brush from Daiso. It will make it so much easier to get those fine lines for your next nail design.

• Price: ¥110
• Shop: Daiso (Similar items are available at other 100 yen shops too.)

LJ Nail Dot Pen

© Photo by CanDo

When doing nail art, you’ll find you want to make little dots and circles more than you realize. Invest in this tool: it is really handy for making those perfect dots, cleaning up nail polish overflow or even drawing clean lines on your nail. What’s especially great about this item is the doubled ends: you get two different sizes of dotting tools for the price of one.

• Price: ¥110
• Shop: CanDo (Similar items are available at other 100 yen shops too.)

Winmax Cuticle Oil

© Photo by Daiso

After putting your cuticles through rounds of nail polish remover, cuticle sticks and nail polish floods, pamper them with a bit of cuticle oil. You want to lock in as much moisture as possible after your manicure and make sure to protect your skin against potential hangnails or dry skin. The oil adds an extra barrier of strength.

• Price: ¥110
• Shop: Daiso (Similar items are available at other 100 yen shops too.)

Momonoha Hand Cream

© Photo by CanDo

Once you’ve finished your manicure, pamper your hands. It’s not just your cuticles that need help; make sure the fine skin on your hands is left feeling moisturized after all that work. Especially in colder weather, your hands and skin will thank you for taking the time to ensure they stay supple and smooth.

• Price: ¥110
• Shop: CanDo (Similar items are available at other 100 yen shops too.)

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Do you have any 100 yen shop must haves for DIY nails recommendations? Let us know about them in the comments!

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