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# Naughty Nails
Perez Hilton Finds Harajuku Girl With an Anatomical Manicure

By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-08-02 | Naughty
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-girl-nails
References: [perezhilton](http://perezhilton.com/2009-08-02-from-tokyo-with-love)

Perez Hilton is currently in Tokyo, and the gossip blogger found the opportunity to snap some photos with a [Harajuku](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-punk) girl with nails that will make an adult blush.

If you take a closer look at the gallery above, you'll see that one of the [Harajuku girl's nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festival-inspired-nail-art) is, in fact, painted with a miniature version of the female genitalia--complete with a shimmering crystal!

**Implications** - Many individuals are bombarded with products on a daily basis and are thus looking for innovative methods when it comes to advertising. Companies should consider campaigns with sexual appeal or [shockvertising elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chillhouse-x-opill) in order to appeal to the contemporary customer. Businesses that do so will have a leading edge over other competitors.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.6/10
- Popularity: 93% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Shockvertising for Nails:** Nail salons can attract more customers and stand out by offering sexually suggestive designs that generate curiosity and attention.
- **Controversial Marketing Campaigns in Beauty:** Beauty product companies can differentiate themselves from market saturation by using provocative content in their advertising materials.
- **Sexual Themes in Fashion Accessories:** Fashion companies can embrace edgy design choices that imbue sex-positive messaging and help their products stand out.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Beauty Products:** Provocative advertising may appeal to younger or edgier consumers, making it a worthwhile marketing strategy for companies that sell makeup, skincare and other beauty products.
- **Fashion Accessories:** Creating daring and risque designs on clothing and accessories can be an attractive option for companies seeking to break into new markets.
- **Nail Salons:** Offering explicit designs on nails can be differentiated to appeal to niche markets who favor such designs.

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