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Bizarre Beautification

Uncommon body embellishments whet beauty consumers' appetites

Implications - Well-manicured nails, false eyelashes and colored contacts just don’t make the cut anymore. Today, bold may trump beautiful when it comes to embellishing one’s body. From diamond contact lenses to lip tattoos and studded eyebrows, beauty enhancements have been elevated to new extremes. Regardless of whether they are considered beautiful or just plain bizarre, perceptions of beauty itself may never be the same.
Trend Themes
1. Extreme Body Embellishments - Consumers are pushing the boundaries of what is considered beautiful, resulting in the popularity of extreme body embellishments like diamond-studded nails or LED smiles.
2. Temporary and Reusable - Consumers are looking for unique ways to enhance their appearance that are temporary or reusable, rather than permanent and regrettable.
3. Bold and Vibrant Aesthetic - Products with a bold and vibrant aesthetic, like glittery 'Hunger Games'-inspired tattoos or avian eyelashes, are in demand and help individuals make a statement with their appearance.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty and Personal Care - The beauty and personal care industry is constantly adapting to consumers' desires for innovative and unique ways to enhance their appearance.
2. Luxury Goods - Consumers are demanding luxury goods that allow them to express their opulence, making it the perfect time for corporations to release high-end products like diamond-studded nails.
3. Fashion and Accessories - Fashion and accessories industries can incorporate bold and vibrant aesthetics into their designs, like the avian eyelashes inspired by peacock plumage, to entice consumers looking for statement pieces.
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play_circle_filledTemporary Lip-Smacking Tattoos
Temporary Lip-Smacking Tattoos
Violent Lips Offers Cosmetic Junkies a Unique Alternative
Violent Lips is a unique brand that has innovated a new kind of temporary tattoo. Instead of applying lip gloss or lipstick, Violent Lips has come up with lip tattoos. The collection features unique… MORE
play_circle_filledSpray-On Private Inking
Spray-On Private Inking
'Vatooing' is the Next Big Thing in Personal Adornment
'Vatooing' is a temporary spray-on method to jazz up your privates. Removing the scare of leaving a permanent (and possibly regrettable) stamp, these 'Vatoos' only last only about a week before it fades… MORE
Sci-Fi Glitter Body Art
Sci-Fi Glitter Body Art
These 'Hunger Games'-Inspired Tattoos Are Out of This World
If you're a science fiction fan or you're looking to spice up your nighttime look, you'll love these glittery 'Hunger Games'-inspired tattoos. Hype for the teen sci-fi film adaptation coming next year… MORE
play_circle_filledBeaded Eyelash Jewelry
Beaded Eyelash Jewelry
Spirys Creates Funky Bead and Wire Glamour for Your Peepers
Need some peeper glamor? Then check out the funky beaded eyelash jewelry by Spirys, where eyelids get a major diva overhaul. The collection was created so that women could have fake eyelashes that last… MORE
Avian Eyelashes
Avian Eyelashes
The Peek of Peacock Lashes by ModCloth Prettify Your Peepers with Plumage
The Peek of Peacock Lashes by ModCloth are fun false eyelashes inspired by peacock plumage. The eye fringe is cut from the perfect spot on each feather to frame your eyes with iridescence. Like most… MORE
Punk Embellished Brows
Punk Embellished Brows
Ke$ha's Studded Eyebrows at the 2010 American Music Awards
Ke$ha’s studded eyebrows completed her unconventionally lusty look at the 2010 American Music Awards. Accompanied by a retro punk dress made from VHS tape, these ostentatiously adorned eyebrows definitely… MORE
Opulent Optic Enhancers
Opulent Optic Enhancers
These Gold and Diamond Contact Lenses Will Ensure Your Eyes Dazzle
Gaze into this female's eyes and you'll see $15,700 corneas, all made possible due to her gold and diamond contact lenses. These optic enhancers not only better a person's vision, but they also make his… MORE
play_circle_filledLight-Up Grills
Light-Up Grills
Japanese Craze for LED Smiles Continues With Laforet Harajuku Campaign
These LED mouth inserts are the latest innovative successor to grills or fronts for that truly glowing look. As the video shows, Japanese women consider this latest fashion accessory as a “party in the… MORE
Diamond-Studded Nails
Diamond-Studded Nails
Cherish...ME is Offering Iced Manicures for $51,000
Cherish...ME is letting ladies get in on the whole "bling bling" scene with its new Iced manicure, a $51,000 treatment that places 10 carats of diamonds literally at your fingertips. Before you even think… MORE

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