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# Flirty Eye Manicures
Honestly WTF's DIY Eye Nail Art is Mystical and Easy to Create

By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-02-10 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-nail-art
References: [honestlywtf](http://honestlywtf.com/beauty/diy-eyelash-nail-art/) & [honestlywtf](http://honestlywtf.com)

Honestly WTF's flirty eye nail art is perfect to try this [Valentine's Day](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetles-so-in-love). Fans of [expressive manicures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-nails) can try the quick and easy tutorial that can be completed in mere minutes.

This DIY eye nail art calls for black nail polish, a #0 paint brush, a roll of washi tape that is 5/8" wide, scissors, nail polish remover and cotton pads. Once you have your supplies, you're ready to begin.

Honestly WTF's tutorial starts by preparing your nails with your washi tape. After creating half-moon shaped covers, you can paint an eyelash design on both hands, excluding your index fingers. Once complete, you can adorn your index finger nails with flirty eye shapes and you're done. Instead of spending time and money on expensive and complex manicures, this [nail art project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festival-inspired-nail-art) is a great alternative to try!

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.2/10
- Popularity: 59% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Expressive Manicures:** The trend of expressive manicures allows for creative and unique nail designs, providing opportunities for innovative nail art products and services.
- **DIY Nail Art:** The rise in popularity of DIY nail art presents opportunities to develop user-friendly nail art kits and tools for consumers to create professional-looking designs at home.
- **Alternative to Expensive Manicures:** The growing demand for affordable and accessible nail art options creates opportunities for budget-friendly nail salons or digital platforms offering virtual manicure experiences.

### Where This Applies

- **Beauty and Cosmetics:** The beauty and cosmetics industry can explore innovative nail art products and services to cater to the demand for expressive manicures and DIY nail art.
- **Retail and Consumer Goods:** Retailers and consumer goods brands can develop user-friendly nail art kits and tools to tap into the DIY nail art trend and provide convenient solutions for at-home manicures.
- **Digital Platforms and E-commerce:** Digital platforms and e-commerce businesses can create virtual manicure experiences or offer online tutorials and product recommendations for individuals seeking affordable alternatives to expensive manicures.

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