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Alien-Inspired Fingernails

Kayleigh O'Connor's E.T. 3D Nail Art is Out of This World

— May 15, 2013 — Unique
The E.T. 3D Nail Art is utterly eerie. Although it does look like an accurate replication of the original 1982 Steven Spielberg film, at first glance it could easily be mistaken for a creepy glow worm. This is especially the case since it appears to be balancing on the tip of the person's nail rather than becoming a part of it.

Created by extraordinary fingernail artist Kayleigh O'Connor, the E.T. 3D Nail Art was conceived after quickly thinking about what to do with some leftover materials from another nail design. Even she admits that it is the weirdest creation she has tried. But it looks like O'Connor will be having some fun, stating, "I'll be going around trying to revive dead plants and touching strangers with it."
Trend Themes
1. 3D Nail Art - Opportunity for innovative nail artists to create unique and eye-catching designs using 3D techniques.
2. Replication of Film - Potential for nail artists to replicate iconic movie scenes or characters on nails, offering a new form of fan art.
3. Eerie Nail Art - Emerging trend of creepy and unsettling nail art designs that challenge traditional notions of beauty.
Industry Implications
1. Beauty and Personal Care - Opportunity for beauty salon owners and nail technicians to offer high-end, unique nail art services to customers.
2. Film and Entertainment - Disruptive innovation opportunity to collaborate with nail artists to promote movies through custom nail art designs inspired by the film's visuals.
3. Art and Fashion - Emerging trend of artistic nail designs blurring the line between traditional art forms and fashion, creating new opportunities for collaboration between artists and fashion brands.
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