# Patriotic Memorial Manicures This American Flag Manicure is Perfect for Memorial Day Weekend By M | Published 2014-05-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memorial-day-weekend References: [bellasugar](http://www.bellasugar.com/POPSUGAR-Shout-Out-May-20-2014-34823854) & [bellasugar](http://www.bellasugar.com) Show your excitement for Memorial Day weekend with this adorable America-inspired DIY manicure that stylishly incorporates all the bold colors of the American flag. These patriotic nails are super simple to do at home with [salon-quality pay-off](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelement). Everyone will ask you where you got your nails done. To replicate these patriotic nails at home, all you need is white, red, blue and [glittery gold nail polish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-nail-polish-strip). Paint each individual nail in an alternating color. Then add stylish stripes in white across the red and blue nail to mimic the stripes featured on the US flag. Rather than attempt to paint tiny constellations on the blue nail, you can simply dot on white poka-dots to stand in as the stars from the American flag. The white and gold nautical anchor nail elegantly pays tribute to marine soldiers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Manicures:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop innovative DIY manicure kits that offer salon-quality results at home. - **Patriotic Nail Art:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Create new techniques and tools for creating intricate patriotic nail designs, appealing to a wide range of consumers. - **Nail Decoration Trends:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Introduce new nail decoration trends that allow individuals to express their patriotism through creative nail designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop new patriotic-themed nail polish collections and accessories for the beauty industry. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Collaborate with fashion designers to create patriotic-inspired nail designs that complement clothing collections. - **E-commerce and Retail:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Establish online platforms and retail channels specialized in selling nail art supplies and patriotic nail products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Condiment-Inspired Manicures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mayo-mani.md) - [Independence Day Donut Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-spangled-sweetness-collection.md) - [Patriotic Americana Pastry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourth-of-july-donuts.md) - [Pride Month Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sally-hansen-x-pride-limited-edition-collection.md) - [Patriotic Americana Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krispy-kreme-stars-and-stripes-dozen.md) - [Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festival-inspired-nail-art.md) - [Memorial Day-Inspired Rtd Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-white-blue-cocktail-pack.md) - [Indulgent Independence Day Donuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinkbox-doughnuts-fourth-of-july.md) - [Patriotic Multi-Colored Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-red-white-and-blue-bagels.md)