HanaKoko Beauty

Today is and I’d like to share some of my personal experience.

Several years ago I had a phase of depression for no reason (yes that’s true and sometimes it’s really hard to explain to people around you bc everyone be like “how come? Your life looks good!”) Only you know that deep inside you feel breaking down even though you’re doing a good 9-5 job and having a happy social life. It feels like this meaninglessness of life suddenly struck me and I didn’t know what I was living for.

I didn’t feel like dressing up or going out, for most time just wanna lie in my bed having pizza and soda. Then one day my aunt came over and did me a mani, I felt ridiculous bc who needs a colorful mani when you’re not even getting out off your pajamas?

And she said: “Make-up is not about going somewhere or meeting someone, sometimes you just need to cheer yourself up a bit. Look, you’re a pretty girl and these colors look good on you. It’s not every life had such great meanings, but everyday you feel a little bit of a flower in your heart, you can be happier. Just like this mani, it’s a little little thing on you, but when you see the colors they bright up you a little.”

Gradually I began to practice this mindset, I came to realized that it’s not the greatest things that drive you through the dark times in life. Of course some people or some place had great achievements, but for most people it’s all the small happiness that add up to make our lives full. Having a delicious meal, going for a walk, getting a cute dress or putting a little decorations on your nails, these small things made our days.

Mental health is a big word, and I’m no expert in therapeutics. But for me, adding a little bit of flowers in people’s heart became my mission. Compared to all the business that is changing the world, doing nails is a small thing indeed, but the happiness is also true indeed.

Whenever our customers say “ I’m happy with my new mani”, I feel happy too. Because I think it’s all these small happiness that will make our world a better place.

Thank you .constanze for making this beautiful artwork with our “Dark Academia” 💼So chill and elegant, feels like getting ready in a plaid skirt for fall season☕️

Well spooky season is around the corner, what’s the idea this year? How about some glow?🤪

When I was a kid, they told me it took Thomas Edison 1000 experiments to invent the light, I though that was exaggerating. But after experimenting for our chrome sparkle gel stickers, I think 1000 may be too few.

We want the gel stickers to really show 3-5 different shades from different angels and under different lightings, but only with one layer, which would usually take at least 3 layers if you use normal polish or gel. Also we want it to be neither too thin nor too thick so it won’t look fake and won’t fall off easily. The factory almost turned up down as they thought we were too picky and slow, but eventually we made it!!

As a small business just starting off, the biggest question is always about whether we should put more efforts in our product R&D or do more marketing and get more sales. Developing product in-house is always very time-consuming and often frustrating. Sometimes we get a perfect shine, but then had problems with the edges, which can make you really mad. But every time I see the customers truly like our products, I feel really really happy and proud of myself.

We haven’t yet made a lot of this batch as it’s still partly in pilot, but we’re very keen to invite you to try out! Take a look at our shop and see if you like the colors!

💅Style “Jazz Era” by hanakoko

What’s your ideal weekend be like? Going out or staying home? For me, afternoon tea with friends is always nice.

💅Style “Unicorn”

Thanks for making this Y2K style so lively and fun. They go so well with the cute cute jewelry!
💅Style “Y2K Mix&Match 2” by hanakoko

It’s TGIF! Got plans for the weekend sisters?😎
💅Style “Tangerine Soda” with extension kit & “Fairyland” by hanakoko

The sun is the best filter to a photo, just as a positive attitude to the heart. Just can’t get enough of this sparkle in our new collection.
💅Style “Matrix” by hanakoko