# Blackboard Nail Kits The Chalkboard Manicure is Ciaté's Latest Novelty Wow Kit By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-04-02 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalkboard-manicure References: [style.mtv](http://style.mtv.com/2013/03/25/ciate-chalkboard-nails-manicure/) & [ciate](http://www.ciate.co.uk/nail-kits) While there is nothing pleasant about the thought of nails on a chalkboard, Ciaté's chalkboard manicure may just be music to your ears. The Chalkboard Manicure is the newest addition to Ciaté's line of Wow Kits, joining popular nail care designs like the [Velvet](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ciate-velvet-manicure) and [Caviar](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caviar-manicure) Manicures. The kit includes a matte black chalkboard base coat, clear topcoat and four mini liquid chalk pens for doodling in white, blue, green and pink. Although the kit doesn't come with an eraser, the liquid chalk pens can be washed off with water to perfect drawings before the top coat is applied. The idea is novel, fun and would make a great conversation piece or gift. Ciaté's [Chalkboard Manicure kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sally-hansen-nail-edit) will be launched exclusively at [Selfridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mind-games-soulmate-collection) on April 23, 2013. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Novelty Nail Kits:** Blackboard, velvet, and caviar manicure kits offer innovative and unique nail design options. - **DIY Nail Art:** Providing a platform for creativity, nail kits like the Chalkboard Manicure offer individuals the opportunity to personalize their nails at home. - **Interactive Nail Products:** The addition of liquid chalk pens in nail kits creates an interactive experience, allowing users to draw and personalize their nail designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** The beauty industry can benefit from the innovation in nail kits, offering consumers new and creative options for nail design. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Online stores and retail outlets can take advantage of the growing demand for unique nail kits and offer a wide variety of options to consumers. - **Gift and Novelty:** The novelty aspect of nail kits like the Chalkboard Manicure makes them perfect as gifts or conversation pieces, creating opportunities for the gift and novelty industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Natural Manicure Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bare-hands-dry-gloss-manicure-kit.md) - [DIY Nail Art Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-nailbot.md) - [Color-In Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipzy.md) - [Puzzle Cube-Inspired Nail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orly-x-rubiks.md) - [At-Home Cat-Eye Nail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cateye-nail.md) - [Customization-Friendly Nail Art Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-art-studio.md) - [Sunlight-Reactive Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-wear-chill-paint.md) - [Modular Nail Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modul.md) - [Culinary Nail Polish Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dnd-yes-chef.md)