Claw-Inspired Designer Manicures

The Ruffian & MAC Nails are Frisky

Set to start selling in June, the Ruffian & MAC nails offer buyers a press-on style with tons of attitude.

Sharply cut, much like a claw, these nails are daring and very provocative. Sure to stand out no matter where they’re worn, wearers will get more than a few double takes when sporting this frisky look. Inspired by celebrities like Lana Del Ray, who have worn the claw-like look, this is an animal-inspired style more concerned with appearance than functionality. The collaboration between high-profile cosmetic companies and fashion labels seems to be a natural mix, and it’s unsurprising that the results are so cutting-edge.

Daring, bold and bright, these press-on talons are an easy way to integrate edginess into one’s look.

Claw-inspired Designer Manicures
Opportunity for beauty brands to tap into the trend of bold and daring nail designs, creating unique and edgy press-on nails.
Press-on Nails
Potential for innovative nail care companies to develop easy-to-use, high-quality press-on nails that offer a range of bold and provocative designs.
Collaborations Between Cosmetics and Fashion Labels
Disruptive innovation potential for high-profile cosmetic companies and fashion labels to collaborate and create cutting-edge and trend-setting beauty products.

Who This Affects Most

Beauty
Opportunity for the beauty industry to embrace and capitalize on the trend of bold, claw-inspired designer manicures.
Nail Care
Potential for the nail care industry to develop and market high-quality, easy-to-use press-on nails with daring and provocative designs.
Fashion
Disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion industry to collaborate with cosmetic companies to create cutting-edge beauty products, such as designer press-on nails.
SCORE
5.0 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 73%
Activity 68%
Freshness 8%

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