# Prickly Manicure Designs The Rose Noir Nails are a Fresh Take on Sharp Fashion By Meghan Young | Published 2013-11-01 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-noir References: [refinery29](http://www.refinery29.com/2013/10/56498/thorn-halloween-manicure) & [violetgrey](http://www.violetgrey.com/violet-files/rose-noir) Although [Halloween](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scream-on-halloween) has come and gone another year, a girl can still satisfy her creative and prickly side with these Rose Noir nails. As though channeling her inner [Disney](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nailtopia-1) villain, these 'thorns' look incredibly witchy, yet in a completely unique way. Of course, nothing is truly unique these days and the Rose Noir nails are no exception. The design was inspired by the work of avant-garde makeup artist [Topolin](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thorn-manicure), who is most known for creating runway looks for Alexander McQueen. The look was created by Stephanie Stone of Nailing Hollywood. What is interesting about this particular manicured design is that it actually revolves around rose thorns that are glued directly to the nails. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Prickly Fashion Trends:** Opportunity for makeup artists to create avant-garde looks inspired by nature designs and materials. - **Unique Nail Designs:** Opportunity for nail technicians to showcase their creativity and offer new manicure options to clients. - **Witchy Beauty Looks:** Opportunity for beauty brands to market dark and mystical-inspired makeup collections for consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beauty:** Opportunity for beauty salon and spa owners to introduce edgy and unique nail designs to attract clients. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for designers to incorporate natural materials like rose thorns to create unique and eco-conscious runway designs. - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for costume designers to incorporate prickly accessories or nail designs for TV and movie villains. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Fashion Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prabal-gurung-x-kiss.md) - [Crime-Inspired Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aprs-x-liquid-death.md) - [Color-In Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tipzy.md) - [Witchy Nail Design Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-x-wicked-for-good.md) - [Lifestyle-Inspired Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-collections.md) - [AI Nail Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-designs-ai.md) - [Citrus-Inspired Press-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sumo-citrus-x-chillhouse.md) - [Spooky Nail Polish Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scream-on-halloween.md) - [Multidimensional Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-colorfx-by-impress.md)