# AR Nail Polish Apps ModiFace's Updated Virtual Nail Salon App Shows Augmented Reality Nail Polish By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-12-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-nail-polish References: [mobile-ar.reality.news](https://mobile-ar.reality.news/news/modiface-applies-its-augmented-reality-tech-nail-polish-with-fingertip-tracking-feature-0190496/) & [modiface](http://modiface.com/) [ModiFace's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sephora-chatbot) recently updated Virtual Nail Salon now gives app users the ability to see photo-realistic, [augmented reality nail polish shade simulations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artinails). Over the years, many virtual and augmented beauty apps have been launched but this new tool from ModiFace sets itself apart for its realism and advanced finger-tracking technology, which displays colors on nails in real-time. In the same way that one would inspect a freshly painted manicure by bending the fingers, flipping the palm over or looking closely at each nail, the app tracks a wide range of hand motions and positions with great accuracy. Due to the fact that the Virtual Nail Salon app makes the most of [Apple's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-cosmetics-3) Core ML toolkit for AI, it is currently an iOS-only release. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **AR Nail Polish Simulation:** Augmented reality-powered nail polish apps are disrupting the traditional try-and-buy method in the beauty industry - **Advanced Finger-tracking Technology:** Real-time color simulations with advanced finger-tracking technology is a trend that's disrupting the virtual beauty app industry - **Core Ml-enabled Apps:** Core ML-enabled apps are becoming a trend in the beauty industry, thanks to ModiFace's Virtual Nail Salon app ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beauty and Cosmetics Industry:** Virtual try-and-buy technology for nail polish is disrupting the traditional beauty industry, leading to greater customer satisfaction - **Mobile App Development Industry:** The demand for increasingly realistic and advanced AR beauty apps is disrupting the mobile app development industry - **Artificial Intelligence Industry:** AI-powered AR beauty apps like ModiFace's Virtual Nail Salon are a trend that is disrupting the traditional beauty industry and driving innovation in the AI industry ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elf-cosmetics-3.md) - [AR-Enabled Try-On Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-6.md) - [AI Nail Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-designs-ai.md) - [AR-Powered Makeup Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beauty-bestie-20.md) - [Color-Shifting Smart Press-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipolish.md) - [AI-Based Salon Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-corp.md) - [Virtual Makeup Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parfums-christian-dior.md) - [AI-Generated Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blank-beauty.md) - [Smart At-Home Nail Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-home-nail-salon.md)