# High-Powered Nail Buffers Emjoi's 'MICRO Nail' Buffs Nails to a Professional Shine By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-08-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-nail References: [micronail](http://www.micronail.ca/micro-nail) After gaining recognition for its revolutionary MICRO-Pedi system, Emjoi developed the MICRO Nail as a companion product to complete [at-home nail treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-salon-xtend). The electric nail buffer rotates up to 1,800 times per minute, making it possible to leave nails with a lasting shine in seconds. Right out of the box, the at-home spa device comes with two patented rollers: a MICRO Smooth roller to remove bumps and ridges, as well as a MICRO Shine roller to buff nails to a shine. After the MICRO Shine has worked its magic, the shiny healthy-looking nails could be left as they are, or readied for a [coat of nail polish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opi-gelcolor-intelligel-system). After use, the device leaves [salon-quality results](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-manicure-kit) that last up to two weeks. With women on the go in mind, this portable device was designed to fit easily into bags and bedside tables. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Electric Nail Buffers:** The development of electric nail buffers like Emjoi's MICRO Nail presents an opportunity for at-home nail care to achieve professional results. - **Quick and Convenient Nail Treatments:** The MICRO Nail's ability to buff nails to a shine in seconds offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for busy individuals seeking fast and convenient nail treatments. - **Long-lasting Nail Results:** The salon-quality results lasting up to two weeks achieved with the MICRO Nail provide an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the at-home nail care industry. ### Where This Applies - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Electric nail buffers like Emjoi's MICRO Nail contribute to the continuous innovation within the beauty and personal care industry. - **At-home Spa Products:** The development of the MICRO Nail as a companion product for at-home nail treatments highlights the disruptive innovation opportunities in the at-home spa products industry. - **Portable Beauty Devices:** The portable design of the MICRO Nail opens up disruptive innovation possibilities within the portable beauty devices industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart At-Home Nail Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-home-nail-salon.md) - [Nail Wellness Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stimunail.md) - [Robotic Manicure Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10beauty.md) - [Natural Manicure Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bare-hands-dry-gloss-manicure-kit.md) - [30-Second Nail Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/30-sec-nails.md) - [Gentle Manicure Removal Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-soak-manicure-remover.md) - [Blurring Nail Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-retouch.md) - [At-Home Gel Manicure Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-gel-manicure.md) - [AI-Powered Nail Art Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-art-machine.md)