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# Gymnast-Backed Nail Products
Kiss Has Selected Suni Lee as a Brand Ambassador for Salon X-tend

By Lima Kalim | Published 2024-06-27 | Marketing
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ambassador-for-salon-xtend
References: [beautypackaging](http://beautypackaging.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2024-06-20/milani-cosmetics-launches-campaign-with-us-female-athletes)

[Kiss](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-1) has selected Suni Lee as a brand ambassador for Salon X-tend. The gymnastics champion is now the face of the [Salon X-tend LED Soft Gel System](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-salon-xtend), representing Kiss, Salon X-tend's parent company. As a Brand Ambassador, Lee will be prominently featured in all Salon X-tend LED Soft Gel System marketing materials. She will also create social media content for the Kiss platforms.

The Salon X-tend LED Soft Gel System is an [at-home gel nail extension kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-gel-manicure) of salon quality, which Kiss claims to be the first of its kind. It features pre-applied and pre-polished gel nail extensions that promise to last for up to 14 days without causing damage to natural nails. The starter kit includes an LED Lamp.

Image Credit: Salon X-tend

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.5/10
- Popularity: 51% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 25%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **At-home Salon Kits:** The introduction of high-quality at-home gel nail extension kits is revolutionizing the DIY beauty industry by offering salon-like results in a convenient and affordable way.
- **Influencer-powered Marketing:** Utilizing high-profile athletes like Suni Lee as brand ambassadors is enhancing brand visibility and consumer trust, particularly in the beauty and wellness sectors.
- **LED Beauty Devices:** The inclusion of LED technology in at-home beauty products, such as nail extension kits, is elevating user experience by ensuring quality and durability traditionally found only in professional settings.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Beauty and Personal Care:** Innovative at-home beauty solutions are capturing a significant market share by merging convenience with professional-grade quality.
- **Sports and Lifestyle Marketing:** Collaborations with well-known athletes are opening new avenues for lifestyle brands to enhance their marketing strategies and audience engagement.
- **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry is seeing growth opportunities in the beauty sector through the integration of advanced technologies like LED in personal care products.

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