# Wallpaper-Inspired Nails The 'Faded Floral Mani' by The Beauty Department is Easier Than it Looks By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-06-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faded-floral-mani References: [thebeautydepartment](http://thebeautydepartment.com/2012/05/mani-monday-faded-florals/) A much more subtle and work-friendly addition to the world of nail DIYs, the 'Faded Floral Mani' by The Beauty Department shows readers how to achieve a vintage look for their nails. Surprisingly easy to do, although requiring a number of different shades of polish, the DIY manicure is a welcomed and simplified tutorial. Because it doesn't require a steady hand or a ridiculous amount of attention to detail, this nail technique is mess-friendly. The faded technique is actually created by diluting whatever varnish is used with nail polish remover, which provides a slightly milkier and softer appearance to hyper-pigmented varnish. A paintbrush (separate from those that come with polish) is needed in order to do this critical part of the tutorial. Though requiring a few more tools than other manicures, this DIY is still relatively doable and offers a whimsical and understated look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vintage Nails:** The fascination with vintage style creates an opportunity for nail polish companies to create more DIY tutorials that teach consumers how to achieve a vintage look for their nails. - **Mess-friendly Nails:** The trend of mess-friendly manicures creates opportunities for companies to create and market more nail polish remover products. - **Faded Technique Nails:** The faded technique trend opens up possibilities for innovation in nail polish formulas that can allow for easy dilution with nail polish remover. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty:** Companies in the beauty industry can leverage the current trend of vintage style by creating vintage-inspired products and tutorials. - **Nail Polish:** Nail polish companies can innovate by creating formulas that allow for easy dilution with nail polish remover to create the faded technique. - **Nail Art Tools:** Businesses in the nail art tools industry can create specialized paintbrushes that are designed for the faded technique used in vintage-style nail art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Color-In Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipzy.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) - [Lifestyle-Inspired Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-collections.md) - [AI Nail Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-designs-ai.md) - [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) - [Frosted Rose Nail Lacquers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frosted-rose-nail.md) - [Peel-and-Apply Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-strips.md)