# Menacing Undead Manicures The Nail Buff Zombie Hands Tutorial Takes an Eerie Approach to Pampering By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-10-18 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-buff-zombie-hands-tutorial References: [thenailbuff.blogspot](http://thenailbuff.blogspot.ca/2011/10/halloween-zombie-hands.html) While [manicures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10beauty) usually bring to mind images of perfectly trimmed and neatly polished nails, the Nail Buff Zombie Hands tutorial is anything but normal. As a tribute to the flesh-eating figure known as the zombie, this manicure captures the creepy and disgusting characteristics that one might associate with this night-dwelling creature. Designed to look "fresh from the grave," ladies who try their hand at this [nail art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-x-wicked-for-good) can afford to make a mistake or two. These mistakes will ultimately add to the overall aesthetic appeal of this manicure. The broken nails and intentional dirt design make it perfect for [Halloween costumes and festivities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-mashup). Using the photographs that accompany the Nail Buff Zombie Hands tutorial, multiple polish colors and red acrylic paint nails will look as though they've dug from six feet under. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Zombie-inspired Manicures:** Opportunity to create unique manicure designs that capture the eerie and creepy characteristics of zombies. - **Halloween Nail Art:** Innovation in nail art designs specifically tailored for Halloween costumes and festivities. - **Imperfect Nail Aesthetics:** Growing acceptance and demand for manicure designs that embrace imperfections and unconventional elements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** Potential market for new nail polish colors and tools catering to the demand for zombie-inspired manicures. - **Fashion and Costumes:** Opportunity to offer unique nail art designs as part of Halloween costumes and themed events. - **Nail Salons:** Expanding service offerings to include specialized zombie-themed manicures and nail art experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Crime-Inspired Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aprs-x-liquid-death.md) - [Spooky Movie-Themed Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sally-hansen-1.md) - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Comedic Horror Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyx-x-beetlejuice.md) - [Color-In Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipzy.md) - [Lifestyle-Inspired Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-collections.md) - [Vampire Slayer Makeup Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vampyre-cosmetics.md) - [Blurring Nail Treatments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-retouch.md) - [Condiment-Inspired Manicures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mayo-mani.md)