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Preppy School Supply Manicures

These ‘Ruler Nails’ Will Make You Stand Out in the Clas

— August 15, 2012 — Fashion
Back to school is just around the corner, so why not celebrate this exciting time of year with some awesome Ruler Nails? These eye-catching nails are super fun and easy to achieve, and they’re sure to make the rest of the girls in class envious.

The nails are designed to look like a classic yellow and black ruler. All you need to create them is a steady hand and the right colors. Just grab some yellow and black polish, and you could even use a ruler to make perfect straight black lines. Add a little glitz to the design with some black rhinestones.

Linda, the creator of this post, gives directions on how to create this look perfectly in her YouTube video tutorial. Show your school pride and try out this nerdy design.
Trend Themes
1. Back-to-school Nail Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of school-themed nail art kits for students and nail enthusiasts looking to show off their school spirit.
2. DIY Nail Art Tutorials - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an online platform or app that provides step-by-step tutorials for unique and creative nail art designs.
3. Nail Art for Education Events - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with educational institutions to offer custom nail art services and designs for school-related events and fundraisers.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty Products - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of school-themed nail polish colors and nail art accessories that cater to the back-to-school market.
2. Online Education Platforms - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with nail art enthusiasts and influencers to create educational content on nail art design and techniques.
3. Event Services - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer specialized nail art services for educational events, conferences, and school-related functions.
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