# Fingernail Plants Extreme Manicures By - | Published 2008-10-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-nail-art References: [vibik.blogspot](http://vibik.blogspot.com/search/label/Cool) You know when you're going on a hot date and you want to look amazing? You straighten your hair, buy a new dress, avoid garlic for a couple of days and shave your legs. But whats missing? "Argh! my nails look like I've been grating cheese without the cheese!" Here are just a few examples of how you can finish off that outfit with some [false nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipolish). I'm particularly fond of the [biscuit packet idea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emergency-pizza-mani-kit), although my favourite is the pink cherry blossom, but I would want a few birds in there somewhere! I have no idea how long it takes to create these [little works of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artinails), but removing them must take forever. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 42% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Extreme Manicures:** Beauty salons can create a new category feature for their services by incorporating elaborate false nails with unique designs that cater to adventurous fashionistas and beauty enthusiasts. - **Nail Art:** Nail artists can showcase their creativity by designing exotic and unconventional fake nails on social media platforms as a form of advertisement, attracting fashion mavens and influencers. - **Sustainability in False Nails:** With growing concern for the environment, the beauty industry can shift towards sustainability by sourcing eco-friendly materials for false nails, thus tapping into the conscious consumer market. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Beauty and personal care industry players can offer unconventional false nail options and tools, encouraging consumers to experiment with their looks, leading to an increase in sales and market value. - **Fashion Retail:** Fashion retailers can collaborate with beauty salons to provide fashion-forward false nails that match seasonal clothing trends creating cross-selling opportunities for both industries. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** A unique niche for eco-friendly manufacturing for sustainable false nails can grow into a separate industry branch which in turn, could trigger a shift in false nail consumer habits towards environmentally-friendly products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Citrus-Inspired Press-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sumo-citrus-x-chillhouse.md) - [Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festival-inspired-nail-art.md) - [Peel-and-Apply Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-strips.md) - [Lifestyle-Inspired Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-collections.md) - [Modular Nail Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modul.md) - [Fast Food-Inspired Nail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nails-inc-x-mcdonalds.md) - [Men's Temporary Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-nails-for-men.md) - [Color-In Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipzy.md) - [30-Second Nail Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/30-sec-nails.md)