# Handy Polish Removers This At-Home Gel Nail Polish Remover Tool Saves a Trip to the Nail Salon By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-09-29 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-polish-remover-tool References: [gizmodiva](http://gizmodiva.com/beauty/home-gel-nail-polish-remover-will-save-time-money.php) & [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/Product/Default.aspx?sku=86261&PID=1781363&cm_ven=CJ&cm_ite=Hammacher%20Schlemmer&cm_pla=1781363&cm_cat=1511450&source=cj&utm_source=Affiliate&utm_medium=CPA&utm_campaign=CJ) Rather than having to take two trips to the nail salon, this handy [gel nail polish remover tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colour-builder-gel) helps you strip off your [no-chip gel manicure at home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sally-hansen-nail-edit). The tool is equipped with three different heads, including one for sanding away that tough topcoat, a second for removing polish without damaging your natural nails and a third tool for filing and shaping afterwards. The entire unit is tiny and has a pen-like shape, so that tucking it away with the rest of your nail polish supplies at home is easy. As well as saving you on trips to the nail spa, the device costs just under $40, which will delight those who love to go for [frequent manicures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ardell-1-step-gel-polish), but also want to save some cash. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 58% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **At-home Gel Nail Polish Remover:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating convenient and cost-effective gel polish removal solutions for DIY manicures. - **Multi-functional Nail Tools:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing versatile handheld devices that combine different functions for nail care. - **Affordable DIY Manicure Solutions:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing affordable tools and products that allow individuals to achieve salon-quality manicures at home. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beauty and Personal Care:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the beauty industry by developing innovative tools and products for at-home nail care. - **Retail:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in retail by offering affordable and convenient DIY manicure solutions as part of their product offerings. - **E-commerce:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the e-commerce industry by providing a wide range of at-home manicure tools and products for purchase online. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart At-Home Nail Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-home-nail-salon.md) - [At-Home Gel Manicure Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-gel-manicure.md) - [At-Home Gel Polish Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gelement.md) - [Sunlight-Reactive Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forever-wear-chill-paint.md) - [Ultra-Chic Gel Nail Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylee.md) - [At-Home Nail Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-salon-xtend.md) - [Ready-to-Apply Gel Nail Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylee-gel-nail-wraps.md) - [Salon-Quality Gel Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ardell-1-step-gel-polish.md) - [Robotic Manicure Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10beauty.md)