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# Social Media Cosmetic Kits
This Photo Manicure Set Resembles the Iconic Instagram Symbol

By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2013-11-17 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photo-manicure-set
References: [chipchick](http://www.chipchick.com/2013/11/instagram-manicure-set.html) & [meninos](https://www.meninos.com/int/photo-manicure-set-503.html)

If [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-instagram-gadget) is your favorite social media platform, this photo manicure set from Meninos Studios is for you.

The exterior of the kit is designed to look like the [Instagram symbol](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instagram-teen-icons), as it even has the brown line on the top and the giant circle in the middle to resemble the lens. When you open the set you'll find everything you need to perform your own [at-home manicure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-gel-manicure).

Although this photo manicure set doesn't actually take pictures, after you've cleaned up your fingers and painted your nails as best as you can, you can take a picture and actually post it on Instagram.

After your friends see your perfect nails they'll be lining up for your cosmetic expertise!

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.1/10
- Popularity: 34% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Social Media-inspired Beauty Kits:** There is a growing trend of beauty kits that draw inspiration from popular social media platforms, allowing users to express their creativity and share their results online.
- **Digital Integration in Beauty Products:** The integration of digital elements into beauty products, such as the ability to take and share photos, is becoming increasingly popular to enhance user experience and engagement.
- **Customizable At-home Beauty DIY:** The rise of at-home beauty DIY kits offers consumers the chance to personalize their beauty routines and experiment with different looks from the comfort of their own homes.

### Where This Applies

- **Beauty and Cosmetics:** The beauty and cosmetics industry has the opportunity to tap into the trend of social media-inspired beauty kits, creating products that cater to the growing desire for self-expression and digital integration.
- **Social Media and Technology:** The social media and technology industries can explore partnerships and collaborations with beauty brands to develop innovative products that seamlessly integrate with popular platforms, allowing users to effortlessly share their beauty experiences online.
- **E-commerce and Retail:** E-commerce and retail sectors can benefit from the rise of customizable at-home beauty DIY kits by offering a wide range of products and tools that cater to individuals' desire for personalized beauty routines and experiences.

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