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The Lumière Series · № 03

Obsidian Kiss

A black lacquer arc, sealed with a smoky jewel.

★★★★★ 5.0 220 Google reviews
$49.95 USD
Free U.S. standard shipping over $50 & 30-day returns

The little black dress, resolved to a gesture. Obsidian Kiss draws a single arc of glass-black lacquer across bare silk nude — no gradient, no apology — and seals two tips with a smoky, emerald-cut jewel set like a signet. It is the shortest sentence the atelier writes, and the one that ends conversations.

Shape — Oval
Size — MSizing guide
Hand-crafted
in small batches
Cruelty-free
Designed to wear
again & again

Each set of ten is composed as a single gesture across the hand:

  • Obsidian Arc — four tips · Freehand black french layered to glass depth
  • Smoky Signet — two tips · An emerald-cut crystal in charred grey, bedded on black gel so it floats on darkness like a signet on velvet
  • Bare Silk — four tips · Nude polished to a quiet sheen

Sculpted from premium soft-gel resin — light on the nail, resilient at the edge — and finished with a triple-milled, high-gloss gel top coat cured in three passes for a lacquered, glass-like depth. Pigments and coatings are cruelty-free; metallic accents, leaf and ornament are applied entirely by hand and sealed beneath the final coat.

  • 10 hand-crafted tips, arranged by finger in a crystal presentation case
  • 10 sheets of jelly gel adhesive tabs
  • Manicure stick & nail file
  • 2 alcohol wipe pads
  • Instruction guide
Detail of the Obsidian Kiss set

The Story

One arc,
perfectly committed

There is a reason black french work is the test piece for every artisan who joins the atelier: an arc of black on nude forgives nothing. The width must vary by intention, not accident; the curve must agree with the nail’s own; the edge must be liquid-sharp without a stencil, because stencils leave a coldness the eye reads even when it cannot name it.

Obsidian Kiss is that test piece, elevated to a set. The black is layered to glass depth — three pours, each polished — and the jewel is a smoky crystal cut like an emerald, bedded in black gel so it appears to float on darkness. Nude tips between are polished bare silk: the negative space that makes the arc read as drawn rather than printed.

Say it once, in black, and do not repeat yourself.

— The ManiKIRA AtelierFounded on the belief that hands deserve couture

The Craft

The test piece,
made the point

A freehand black arc is how our artisans are judged; here it is the entire design — three pours deep, liquid-sharp, unforgiven.

9
Hand-applied layers
per tip
5h
Drawing, curing &
polishing per set
1
Complete set,
crafted start to finish
∞
Designed to wear
again & again

The Composition

Arc, jewel,
and silence

Ten tips speaking once — a committed black arc, a smoky signet stone, and bare silk holding the room.

i.

Obsidian Arc

Four tips

Freehand black french layered to glass depth — the atelier’s test piece, drawn without stencil and without retreat.

ii.

Smoky Signet

Two tips

An emerald-cut crystal in charred grey, bedded on black gel so it floats on darkness like a signet on velvet.

iii.

Bare Silk

Four tips

Nude polished to a quiet sheen — the negative space that lets one black line carry the whole hand.

From Our Clients

Worn, and loved

5.0 from 220 Google reviews of our atelier at Chandler Fashion Center

★★★★★
“There are so many beautiful varieties, lengths and styles of quality press-on nails. Jaz applied my nails for me since it was my first time. She is amazing. The nails fit comfortably, feel secure and exceeded my expectations.”
Debbie K. Google review
★★★★★
“I’m a dental hygienist and I love the convenience of ManiKIRA nails! So many beautiful designs and the best quality press ons I’ve found. The application is easy and I love that I can remove and save them.”
Megan Google review
★★★★★
“Their designs are gorgeous, modern, and incredibly well-made. The fit is comfortable and the quality is top-tier without lifting or chipping.”
Mindy P. Google review

Our client care team responds within 1–3 business days, and the terms below follow ManiKIRA’s published shipping and refund policies.

Shipping

Every order is processed within 1–2 business days and carefully packed to arrive in pristine condition.

  • Free standard shipping on U.S. orders over $50, before tax and after discounts
  • U.S. orders under $50 — shipping rates are calculated at checkout
  • U.S. delivery — 3–7 business days after dispatch
  • International — rates are calculated at checkout; delivery takes 7–21 business days depending on destination and customs

Orders placed on weekends or holidays are processed the next business day. Tracking details are emailed once the order ships.

International shipping rates are based on destination and package weight. The U.S. free-shipping offer does not apply to international orders.

Returns & Exchanges

We would rather you love your set than keep it out of politeness.

  • 30-day returns — items must be unused, unopened, and in their original packaging
  • Exchanges — unused items in their original condition may be exchanged within 30 days, subject to availability
  • Refunds — issued to the original payment method within 7–10 business days after the returned item is received; shipping fees are non-refundable
  • Damaged, defective, or incorrect? — notify us within 7 days with photos for a free replacement or full refund

To begin a return, email Support@manikira.com with your order number and reason for return. Once approved, return instructions and a shipping label will be provided.

Used or damaged items, custom or personalized nails, and gift cards are non-returnable. Customers cover exchange return shipping unless the item was defective or incorrect.

With the brush-on adhesive and careful preparation, each application can last up to fourteen days. With fresh jelly gel tabs, each application typically lasts three to five days. After gentle removal, clean away any adhesive residue and return Obsidian Kiss to its coffret — the set is designed to be worn again and again. The protective gel top coat helps preserve the hand-crafted finish between wears.

Measure the widest point of your thumbnail in millimetres — choose S for 8–15 mm, M for 10–17 mm, or L for 12–21 mm. Between two sizes, choose the smaller. The Sizing guide beside the size selector shows this as a chart. If your measurement falls outside these ranges, contact Client Care before ordering. Because exchanges require items to remain unused and in their original condition, please confirm your measurements before opening the set.

Yes. The soft-gel resin used for Obsidian Kiss files beautifully. Shape the free edge with the nail file in one direction only, before application. We suggest leaving the cuticle edge untouched, as it is contoured to sit flush against the skin.

When applied and removed as directed, the tabs and glue used with Obsidian Kiss should not damage your natural nails. Soak, ease from the side and never pry; careful application and gentle removal help protect the natural nail surface, wear after wear.

Because it should. Every Obsidian Kiss set is crafted by hand by a single artisan — the drift of the pigment, the depth of the glaze and the placement of each crafted detail are unique to your coffret. The photographs show one interpretation; yours is another. This is the nature, and the point, of the work.

Obsidian Kiss is carefully packed to arrive in pristine condition. Physical items may be exchanged within 30 days only when unused and in their original condition; gift cards are non-returnable.

The pigments and coatings used for Obsidian Kiss are cruelty-free. For full material information, contact Client Care.

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