Adorable DIY Cat Nails

This Cute Kitty Manicure is Totally Salon-Free

This one-of-a-kind DIY cat nails tutorial comes from the Brooklyn-based nail artist behind nail art Tumblr uneedamanicure.

These DIY cat nails were inspired by the idea that most DIY manicures seem to be geared towards girls with long nails. The artist and editor behind the tutorial agreed that short nails deserve some DIY love, too, and came up with these adorable DIY cat nails! The pattern focuses on the bottoms of the nails, which gives the impression of added length and makes the manicure totally doable for nails of any shape or size. The simple colors and whimsical design make it subtle and playful at the same time.

With more and more girls turning away from the salon and to the Internet for nail art inspiration, there's a huge market for great tutorials like these DIY cat nails, as well as products and lines geared toward the amateur nail artist.

DIY Nail Art
The rise of DIY nail art has created a market for easy-to-follow tutorials and product lines for amateur nail artists.
Short Nail Designs
Creative designs for short nails are becoming more popular among DIY nail art enthusiasts.
Whimsical Patterns
Whimsical, playful nail art designs are trending for those looking for a more lighthearted take on manicures.

Industries Being Reshaped

Beauty Products
Developing a product line for amateur nail artists can tap into the growing market for DIY nail art enthusiasts.
Fashion Retail
Partnering with nail artists to provide DIY tutorials, offers a potential opportunity to create a symbiotic relationship between fashion and beauty.
Social Media
Leveraging social media platforms to showcase DIY cat nails and other tutorials can increase engagement among nail art enthusiasts.
SCORE
4.1 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 65%
Activity 49%
Freshness 8%

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