# Feminine Male Nails Hee Jin Kang 'MANicures' Photo Spread Features Some Sightly Patterns By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-07-13 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hee-jin-kang-manicures References: [dismagazine](http://dismagazine.com/new-style-options/5284/manicures/) & [heejinkang](http://www.heejinkang.com/) This Hee Jin Kang 'MANicures' photo spread provides an alternate take on classic [nail enhancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-products). Who said mani/pedis were just for the ladies? After all, these nail beautifiers are called *MAN*icures. With that in mind, artist Hee Jin Kang adds some [color to men’s digits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leighton-denny-nudes-collection) and places them in usual “manly” situations. Whether it be proposing or [cooking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dnd-yes-chef) or even ripping out a condom, these men are fronting their gorgeous manicures while showing off their body hair. HOT! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/stylephotography) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Male Manicure Trends:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop specialized nail products and services targeting men, tapping into an untapped market. - **Gender-neutral Beauty:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create inclusive beauty campaigns and products that challenge traditional gender roles in the industry. - **Body Positivity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Launch body-positive marketing campaigns that celebrate diversity and challenge beauty standards. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop gender-neutral beauty lines that cater to a wider range of consumers, regardless of gender. - **Fashion and Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with photographers and fashion brands to showcase diverse representations of beauty and challenge societal norms. - **Advertising and Marketing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create inclusive advertising campaigns that promote diversity and challenge traditional beauty ideals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Condiment-Inspired Manicures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mayo-mani.md) - [High-Fashion Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prabal-gurung-x-kiss.md) - [Citrus-Inspired Press-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sumo-citrus-x-chillhouse.md) - [Lifestyle-Inspired Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-collections.md) - [Vegan Manicure Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manucurist-green-system-in-poppy-red.md) - [Multidimensional Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-colorfx-by-impress.md) - [Color-In Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipzy.md) - [At-Home Manicure Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salon-effects-nail-accents.md) - [Tactile Gel Manicures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-nails.md)