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Handy Manicure Protectors

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

'Helmies' are Nail Helmets Designed to Prevent Smudging

— June 3, 2015 — Art & Design
For anyone who has ever smudged a fresh manicure, the new nail helmets called 'Helmies' might be the perfect solution. While they may seem to be a strange concept at first, Helmies actually serve a very practical purpose for protecting fresh polish from dents and scratches.

Each pack of Helmies comes with 10 helmets to cover each one of your fingers, as well as two additional helmets for your toes. The nail helmets are made from silicone and designed with strategic cutouts for the pads of your fingers so that you will still be able to use touchscreen devices while your nail polish is drying. Helmies are surprisingly easy to use and can be slipped on after you have applied your desired polish and top coat.

With these handy nail helmets on, nothing can come between you and your perfect manicure.
Trend Themes
1. Protective Nail Accessories - The trend of creating innovative nail accessories like 'Helmies' presents an opportunity for companies to develop and market new ways of protecting manicures.
2. Multi-functional Beauty Tools - The trend of multi-functional beauty tools like 'Helmies', which allow touch screen use while nails dry, opens up potential for brands to create versatile products that cater to convenience and efficiency.
3. Personalized Beauty Solutions - The trend of customizable beauty solutions like 'Helmies' suggests an opportunity for companies to offer personalized nail protection options that cater to individual preferences and styles.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty and Personal Care - The beauty and personal care industry can explore innovative nail protection solutions like 'Helmies' to enhance and diversify their product offerings.
2. Fashion Accessories - The fashion accessories industry can tap into the trend of nail helmets like 'Helmies' to create stylish and functional nail accessories that complement different fashion styles.
3. Technology and Electronics - The technology and electronics industry can embrace the trend of nail helmets like 'Helmies' to create touch screen-friendly accessories that combine fashion and digital functionality.
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