# Manicures on Wheels Nails in the Key of Life is a Salon Inside a Portable Trailer By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-06-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nails-in-the-key-of-life References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/link-about-it-t-119.php) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1574553071/nails-in-the-key-of-life-a-mobile-nail-salon) Nails In The Key Of Life is a two year venture by artist Breanne Trammell aimed toward bringing manicures to people across America. Trammell converted an old canned ham trailer into a [portable nail salon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-spa) that she will use to give mani-pedis to eager clients throughout the United States. Currently a kickstarter project, the [traveling nail salon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cure-nailhouse) will be run by the artist/esthetician in an effort to spark conversation and forge relationships with new people all over the country. While many nail salons do not see a great deal of interaction between the clients and the professionals, Trammell hopes that she can change that with her project. The [colors and patterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipolish) used will be reflective of the artist's current work and each participant will receive a certificate of authenticity documenting their role in the manicure road trip. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 24% | 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 - **Mobile Salons:** There is an opportunity for beauty businesses to offer mobile salon services to cater to the convenience of customers on-the-go. - **Customized Authentic Experiences:** As seen in Nails in the Key of Life, there is a trend toward offering unique and customized experiences as a way to differentiate from traditional service businesses. - **Artistic Self-expression:** Businesses can create opportunities around artistic self-expression through their products or services to gain more engagement from customers. ### Where This Applies - **Beauty:** This trend presents a notable opportunity for beauty companies to offer mobile salon services on a national scale. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can use mobile salons to enhance their guest experiences and offer an added convenience to guests. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Advertising agencies can consider using mobile salons as billboards that promote brand awareness along with the added benefit of providing customers with a unique experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tactile Gel Manicures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-nails.md) - [Smart At-Home Nail Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/at-home-nail-salon.md) - [30-Second Nail Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/30-sec-nails.md) - [Color-In Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipzy.md) - [Robotic Manicure Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10beauty.md) - [Crime-Inspired Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aprs-x-liquid-death.md) - [Modular Nail Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modul.md) - [Wine-Enhanced Nail Salon Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/element-nail-bar.md) - [At-Home Gel Manicure Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-gel-manicure.md)