Dessert-Inspired Manicures

The 'Candy Warrior' Tutorial by Chalkboard Nails is Scrumptious

A decidedly more delicious alternative to fish roe manicures, this 'Candy Warrior' tutorial featured on nail blog 'Chalkboard Nails' is making a splash throughout the blogosphere.

Using actual candy sprinkles, the tutorial walks readers through the process of turning nails into a cupcake-inspired dream. The step-by-step guide is surprisingly doable, requiring nothing more than polish and kitchen sprinkles and is an affordable way to try out the 3D nail trend. Featuring plenty of fierce photos and clear-cut instructions, this tutorial is a winner on many levels. Certainly for the more bold and playful nail fashionistas, this manicure style is sure to draw a great deal of attention to those brave enough to try it out.

Unexpectedly appetizing, this manicure is a sweeter take on food-inspired nails.

Cupcake-inspired Nails
Opportunity for nail salons to offer unique cupcake-themed manicures using real candy sprinkles.
3D Nail Trend
Opportunity for beauty brands to create 3D nail products that are affordable and easy to use at home.
Food-inspired Nails
Opportunity for nail artists to experiment with different dessert-inspired manicure designs using unconventional materials.

Who This Affects Most

Nail Salons
Disruptive innovation opportunity for nail salons to offer unique dessert-inspired manicure services.
Beauty Brands
Disruptive innovation opportunity for beauty brands to develop affordable and user-friendly 3D nail products.
Nail Artists
Disruptive innovation opportunity for nail artists to explore creative food-inspired manicure designs using unconventional materials.
SCORE
5.4 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 83%
Activity 70%
Freshness 8%

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