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Geological Nail Designs

The Beauty Department Turquoise Manicure is Gorgeous

— June 22, 2012 — Art & Design
Closely resembling they're 'Robin's Egg' tutorial, this Beauty Department Turquoise Manicure attempts to resemble the rock that inspired it.

Using some very creative means, writer Kristen Ess walks readers through some unexpected steps to getting this geological look. Using saran wrap as a means to gaining more texture, this is an extremely creative look. When turquoise is usually applied to a nail look, it typically only takes the form of whatever color the look may be. Going to extra step to make this manicure appear literally like the stone is another one of the reasons for which The Beauty Department dominates the DIY scene.

This textured and eye-catching nail look is sure to turn heads. Truly inspired, and with an unexpected twist, this DIY is sure to have more than a few trying out the rock-solid look.
Trend Themes
1. Geological Nail Art - The Beauty Department's turquoise manicure draws inspiration from rocks and minerals, paving the way for new trends in natural and geological-themed nail art.
2. Textured Nail Designs - The use of unconventional materials like saran wrap as seen in The Beauty Department's tutorial presents a potential trend for textured and tactile nail designs.
3. DIY Manicures - The Beauty Department's easy-to-follow tutorial showcases the increasing popularity of DIY nail art, opening up opportunities for companies to develop and market DIY nail kits and tools.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty and Cosmetics - The beauty and cosmetics industry can take inspiration from The Beauty Department's innovative approach to nail art, and develop new product lines and offerings that cater to the demand for natural and geological-themed nail designs.
2. Fashion - Fashion brands and designers can collaborate with nail artists and beauty influencers to create new collections that incorporate elements of geological nail art and textures.
3. Arts and Crafts - The popularity of DIY nail art as showcased in The Beauty Department's tutorial presents an opportunity for arts and crafts companies to offer classes, workshops, and online tutorials on creating specialized nail art designs.
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