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Ancient Symbol Manicures

The Fashion Magazine All-Seeing Eye Manicure Tutorial is Striking

— May 24, 2012 — Fashion
Following a trend set by Alexa Chung and Sally Singer, the Fashion magazine All-Seeing Eye manicure tutorial is in high demand.

The intricacy of manicures is seemingly always on the rise, and intricate designs like this ancient Egyptian symbol are more attainable than ever. Created using a series of nail pens and polishes, the manicure is a fair bit of work, but eye-catching nonetheless. The magazine put out 2 variations of the tutorial, one with silver tips and another with a turquoise blue background. The latter is seemingly more straightforward, but pretty impressive looking. Whatever your preference may be, these designs are sure to take off in a big way.

With celeb endorsements and two official tutorials, this ancient-inspired nail art is a design to look out for this season.
Trend Themes
1. Intricate Manicures - The demand for intricate manicures such as the ancient Egyptian symbol is increasing, creating an opportunity for specialized nail art salons.
2. Celebrity-inspired Beauty - Celebrities like Alexa Chung and Sally Singer are setting fashion and beauty trends, providing an opportunity for businesses to create products or services that cater to their followers' preferences.
3. DIY Beauty Tutorials - There is a growing market for beauty tutorials that provide step-by-step instructions for consumers to do their own intricate beauty designs like the All-Seeing Eye manicure, creating an opportunity for online beauty tutorial websites and apps.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty and Personal Care - Beauty salons can specialize in offering intricate nail art and designs for customers who want to stay on-trend with the latest celebrity-inspired beauty trends.
2. Celebrity Fashion - Fashion and cosmetic companies can collaborate with celebrities and influencers to create product lines that cater to their followers' preferences for trendy beauty and fashion products.
3. Digital Beauty and Fashion Content - Digital beauty and fashion content providers can offer DIY beauty tutorials that provide step-by-step instructions for consumers to do their own intricate beauty designs for their nails, creating a captive audience for their content and opportunities for advertising revenue.
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