Hand-painted press-on nails

Muoi

Slowly crafted in Saigon.

An open hand showing all ten nails

01 — The meaning

Muoi means ten

Muoi means "ten" in Vietnamese — ten fingers, ten nails, one complete look.

To us, ten is the number of wholeness — and we believe every one of your ten nails deserves to be treated like a small work of art. That idea is where our name begins, and where every set we make still starts.

Muoi is a hand-painted press-on nail brand based in Saigon, Vietnam. Founded by Huong, Muoi creates made-to-order, reusable soft-gel press-on nails in a small studio of trained artisans. Each set is crafted one at a time and can be built to your own nail measurements.

Nail artisans at work under studio light

02 — The studio

A nail atelier,
not a nail factory

Muoi is a small studio of nail artisans in Saigon. We don't run molds or machines. We paint by hand, one set at a time.

Vietnamese nail artistry is admired around the world — the precision, the patience, the eye for detail are part of how we grew up. Muoi is our way of bringing that craft directly to your fingertips, the way nail art was always meant to be made: slowly, carefully, and by hand.

Huong, founder of Muoi, at work

03 — The founder

Made by Huong

Muoi was started by Huong, who has loved nail art since long before it was a business. She wanted something that didn't exist yet: nail art that was genuinely crafted, that you could wear at home and live your life in.

So she built a small Saigon studio — 20 artisans she trained herself — and they started painting sets one at a time.

Macro of an artisan painting fine detail on a nail

04 — The difference

Crafted by real artisans.
Never mass produced.

Most press-on sets are made to look identical. Ours are painted one at a time.

Because every set is hand-painted by a real artisan, no two are exactly alike. The small variations aren't flaws — they're the signature of a human hand. When you wear Muoi, you're wearing something a person made, not something a machine printed.

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No two sets are exactly alike — the small variations are the signature of a human hand.

Nail tips arranged by size, fitted to a hand

05 — The fit

Made for you,
made to your fit

We don't keep shelves of ready-made stock. Your set is crafted only after you order it — and we can build it around your own nail measurements, so it fits your hands rather than a generic mold.

A better fit means a more natural look, and a longer wear. This is the difference between buying a product and commissioning a small piece of art.

Macro of glossy gel surface catching the light

06 — The craft

The craft

Each set is slowly built in at least five hand-applied layers of premium soft gel — a flexible gel cured under LED light — giving the nails their depth, structure, and shine. The soft gel is designed for comfortable wear, and built to be worn again and again with care.

No shortcuts, no machines — just time, skill, and a steady hand.

07 — Safety & materials

What touches your skin matters to us.

Before any set leaves our studio, the materials behind it are checked. Our nail tips passed US CPSC heavy-metal screening in January 2025 — no detectable lead or cadmium across color variants. Our gel polish was tested to ISO/IEC 17025 standards in 2023, with no detectable heavy metals, clear microbial screening, and skin irritation rated insignificant under ISO 10993-10.

We keep the full test documentation on file and are happy to share it on request. It's a small part of how we try to make Muoi worth keeping on your shelf — not just for a week, but for many.

These results refer to material safety, not a guarantee that press-on nails are risk-free in use. Following the care and removal guide that comes with your set is the best way to protect your natural nails.

A finished Muoi set ready to ship

08 — The wait

When it arrives

Because every set is made to order, here is exactly what to expect:

  • Crafting — 1–3 business days to hand-make your set
  • Shipping to the US — 7–12 business days

Times are counted in business days, excluding weekends and public holidays.

We take the extra days on purpose. What reaches your door is hand-painted, made for you, and worth the wait.

— What makes Muoi different

  • Hand-painted in SaigonEach set is made by real nail artisans, not printed by machine.
  • Made to orderYour set is crafted after purchase, never pulled from mass stock.
  • Custom sizingBuilt to your nail measurements for a more natural look and longer wear.
  • Five+ soft-gel layersDepth, structure, and a glossy finish.
  • Reusable with careDesigned to be worn more than once.

— Frequently asked

What does Muoi mean?
Muoi means "ten" in Vietnamese — representing ten fingers, ten nails, and one complete look.
Where are Muoi press-on nails made?
Muoi press-on nails are hand-painted in a small nail atelier in Saigon, Vietnam.
Are Muoi nails handmade?
Yes. Each set is painted one at a time by trained nail artisans, never mass produced by machines.
Are Muoi nails made to order?
Yes. Muoi crafts each set after the order is placed, and can build sets around your own nail measurements.
How long does a Muoi order take?
Crafting takes 1–3 business days, and shipping to the US typically takes 7–12 business days, excluding weekends and public holidays.
What are Muoi nails made with?
Each set is built with at least five hand-applied layers of premium soft gel, designed for comfortable wear and reuse with care.

09 — More than nails

More than nails

A glance at your fingertips — at work, on a night out, or in the middle of an ordinary day — should feel like a small, quiet moment of beauty.

That's the feeling we paint into all ten.