# Profane Nail Polish Lindsay Lohan's Courtroom Nails Send a Strong Message By Jennifer Astle | Published 2010-07-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lindsay-lohan-courtroom-nails References: [styleite](http://www.styleite.com/media/lindsay-lohan-nails/#sg_wrapper) & [usmagazine](http://www.usmagazine.com/stylebeauty/news/pic-lindsay-lohan-had-f-word-on-her-nails-at-court---201077) When Lindsay Lohan trotted into court for a slap on the wrist, she had a secret message embedded in her manicure. How very Russian Spy! Lindsay Lohan’s courtroom nails had a very clear message painted onto her middle fingernail that was meant for the courtroom. Or maybe the paparazzi. Or maybe all of us. Can you guess what it said? Painted over an innocent looking [pastel ombre pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leighton-denny-nudes-collection) were the words “F*** You." Nothing says rebellion Lohan-style like incorporating a big tell-off on an teeny-tiny fingernail with a very [lovely lacquer job](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lights-lacquer-core-collection). You can tell a lot about a person from their fingernails, but now you can tell people exactly what you think. Lindsay Lohan's courtroom nails just might inspire [hidden message manicures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-nails) saying “I love you” on the ring fingers of brides, or more celebs incorporating hidden messages into manicures when flipping off the paparazzi. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 98% | 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) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hidden Message Manicures:** The trend of incorporating hidden messages into manicures is on the rise, leading to new opportunities for nail salons to offer unique services. - **Rebellious Nail Art:** The trend of using nail art to express rebellion and defiance is growing, creating opportunities for new lines of provocative and edgy nail polish products. - **Personalized Fingernail Art:** Individualized fingernail art that expresses personal opinions, sentiments, and characteristics is set to become a rising trend in the fashion and beauty industry. ### Where This Applies - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Nail salons and nail polish companies can capitalize on the rising trend of hidden message manicures and rebellious nail art to offer new and unique products and services that cater to consumers' desires for individual expression. - **Fashion:** As personalized fingernail art becomes more popular, fashion designers could incorporate customized nail designs into their runway shows as a way to express their unique aesthetic and brand message. - **Entertainment:** Celebrities and public figures could use hidden message manicures as a way to express their opinions and make a statement on social issues, including activism and political causes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Patriotic Press-Ons Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ralph-laureninspired-olympic-nail-sets.md) - [Bridal Nail Polish Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bridal-nail-collection.md) - [Book-Inspired Nail Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colleen-hoover.md) - [Glass Art-Inspired Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glazed-glass-collection.md) - [Performance-Driven Nail Care Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-nail-partner.md) - [Mood-Driven Nail Polish Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lights-lacquer-core-collection.md) - [Blurring Nail Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-retouch.md) - [Actress-Starring Clog Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcm-x-crocs-campaign.md) - [Fashion-Branded Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impress-x-kate-spade.md)