# Emoticon Nail Covers The Nail Cap by Jung-Woo Lee Puts on a Happy Face By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-cap References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/05/12/happily-nailed-to-the-wall/) & [ekdesign.co.kr](http://www.ekdesign.co.kr/) Exposed nails can be a huge annoyance, especially if you're too lazy to remove them; if that is the case, then I suggest you take a look at the [Nail Cap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-designs-ai). A simple cover-up solution to your nailed problems, it will add a bit of brightness to your days. Designed by Jung-Woo for Ek Design, the Nail Cap comes in [various colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-wear-chill-paint) and basically slips over [exposed nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-patch) in order to show a happier face--quite literally. This way, you can use the nails for more than just hanging pictures. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Colorful Nail Caps:** Create an opportunity for colorful and customizable nail cap designs to satisfy the demand for unique and expressive nail accessories. - **Nail Cover-up Solutions:** Develop innovative nail cover-up solutions to address the annoyance of exposed nails and provide a practical and aesthetic alternative to removing them. - **Functional Nail Decorations:** Explore the market potential of functional nail decorations that serve a dual purpose of providing a solution to exposed nails while also adding a fun and stylish element to nails. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** Disrupt the fashion accessories industry by introducing trendy and customizable nail caps that offer a unique way for individuals to express their personal style. - **Home Improvement:** Innovate the home improvement industry by creating convenient and easy-to-use nail cover-up solutions that enhance the appearance of exposed nails in a non-permanent way. - **Nail Care:** Revolutionize the nail care industry by combining practical functionality with decorative elements, providing consumers with products that address both maintenance and style needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Nail Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modul.md) - [Color-Shifting Smart Press-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipolish.md) - [Color-In Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipzy.md) - [Men's Temporary Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-nails-for-men.md) - [30-Second Nail Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/30-sec-nails.md) - [AI Nail Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-designs-ai.md) - [Lifestyle-Inspired Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-collections.md) - [Citrus-Inspired Press-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sumo-citrus-x-chillhouse.md) - [Multidimensional Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-colorfx-by-impress.md)