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Nails become center of attention, often in bizarre ways

Implications - Nail design has been getting much attention lately, as evidenced by the growing availability of nail support innovations and the plethora of designs—from game-themed to spiked—covering the fingers of nail fashionistas everywhere. However, exciting nails are no longer about cool patterns and rhinestones. Nail art is going above and beyond, even beyond the fingers with nail jewelery designs -- accessories that actually use nails as their focal points. These bold creations are exactly what the attention-seeking nail-lover craves.
Trend Themes
1. Nail Art Jewelry - Increase brand awareness for jewelry industry by creating unique products which provide dual function as jewelry and manicure.
2. Virtual Varnish Applicators - Develop virtual beauty technology to enhance online shopping experience in cosmetics industry.
3. In-store Manicures - Create in-store microservices to improve customer experience and bolster customer loyalty for the beauty industry.
Industry Implications
1. Jewelry - Create jewelry that has a functional component using unexpected materials, such as nails.
2. Cosmetics - Develop virtual applications to enhance customer experience and increase brand awareness.
3. Retail - Implement in-store microservices for customers to increase their customer loyalty and satisfaction.
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Date Range:
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Featured Examples

Video Game Nail Varnishes
Video Game Nail Varnishes
These Super Mario Bros. Manicures Make Gaming Awkward
I don't know many video gaming enthusiasts with a soft spot for fake nails, yet behold this collection of Super Mario Bros. manicures! There are many more where these came from, but the thing that puzzles… MORE
Nail Art Advertising
Nail Art Advertising
These Designs Feature Product Placement at Your Fingertips
Nail art is a simple way to add creativity and excitement to your appearance and the possibilities of nail art are endless -- there is even nail art advertising! Nails can now accommodate to all personality… MORE
Manicure Jewelry
Manicure Jewelry
Anna-Sara's Metal Fingernail Rings Let You Skip the Nail Shop
Swedish designer Anna-Sara goes beyond the polish with her Fingernail Rings, rethinking the typical manicure and spinning it in a whole new way. Why not combine the bling of the ring and the coverage of… MORE
Spiked Badass Manicures
Spiked Badass Manicures
Sophy Robson's Nail Art Draws Inspiration from Gaga for ASOS Magazine
Created for the Nail Icons Shoot for ASOS magazine, Sophy Robson's nail art takes on a musical aesthetic. Consisting of 6 different looks, these pieces of nail art ranged from edgy to glamorous. Shot… MORE
Fluorescent Fake Nail Necklaces
Fluorescent Fake Nail Necklaces
The Cheap Monday Nail Jewelry Uses Familiar Finger Finds
Gone are the days in which sterling silver or gold was simply enough to make jewelry stand out -- especially as far as this Cheap Monday Nail jewelry is concerned. These kooky necklaces and earrings are… MORE
Animated Automobile Nail Art
Animated Automobile Nail Art
These Fingernail Kia Stop-Motion Ads are Mind-Blowing
Kia is known for creating small, compact cars, and the new Picanto is its latest version; these Kia Stop-Motion Ads demonstrate just how intriguing these vehicles are. The ads are the first of their kind… MORE
Nail Brass Knuckles
Nail Brass Knuckles
Islay Taylor Designs Unique Knuckle Dusters
Designer Islay Taylor's set of knuckle dusters was inspired by the Kid Sister song Pro Nailz. The gold-plated rings are bright and flaunt colorful hand-painted acrylic nails. Complete with some nail crystal… MORE
Virtual Varnish Applicators
Virtual Varnish Applicators
The OPI Phone App Lets You Test Out New Nail Polish Tones
The new OPI Phone App allows users to virtually test out any OPI shade of nail polish. The app is free to download and can be used on any iPhone, iPod or iPad. The OPI Phone App contains over 200 nail… MORE
In-Store Manicures
In-Store Manicures
Touch Up Your Nails With the Sephora Nail Studio Art & Lacquer Services
Beauty giant Sephora has partnered with XpresSpa (an airport chain that offers quick services to on-the-go travelers) to debut the Sephora nail art bars. The Sephora Nail Studio Art and Lacquer Services… MORE

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