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  Every time I visit Korea from the U.S., I tell myself the same thing: “I’m just going to Olive Young to look.” And every time, I fail. There is something about walking through an Olive Young store that makes you realize just how many tiny details can exist in the world of beauty. A product for your face? Of course. Hair? Obviously. But then you turn a corner and discover an entire little universe dedicated to your nails and the tiny pieces of skin around them. And that is when I start thinking: Is this why Korean women always look so put together? It isn't necessarily dramatic makeup or elaborate nail art. Sometimes it is simply clean cuticles, moisturized nails, a little shine, and perfectly shaped fingertips. Olive Young currently carries a surprisingly detailed range of nail-care products, from nail creams and cuticle oils to multi-step care kits. So if you're visiting Korea from the U.S., here are five nail-care products worth putting in your suitcase. 1. COSNORI...

As a working professional with a crazy packed calendar, taking hours out of my week to sit at a salon for a manicure is just not happening. But as summer started rolling in, I looked down at my hands and realized I couldn't ignore them anymore. Without proper care, my nails tend to get super dry, split at the edges, and peel. Plus, with sandal season right around the corner, I really wanted my hands and feet to look clean, polished, and put-together—without spending a fortune or wasting my precious free time. During a quick errand run to Olive Young (in Busan, Korea) , I decided to pick up a few simple at-home K-beauty nail care products. I honestly wasn't expecting miracles, but wow—I am completely obsessed. Taking literally five minutes at night to swipe on a nourishing cuticle oil pen and slap on a rich barrier cream turned out to be a total game-changer. My nails stopped splitting, my cuticles look neatly groomed without any harsh clipping, and my feet look presentable and ...