# Claw-Inspired Designer Manicures The Ruffian & MAC Nails are Frisky By Courtney Scharf | Published 2012-06-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruffian-mac-nails References: [nylonmag](http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=article&parid=8128) & [maccosmetics](http://www.maccosmetics.com/ruffian/index.tmpl) Set to start selling in June, the Ruffian & MAC nails offer buyers a [press-on style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presson-nails) with tons of attitude. Sharply cut, much like a claw, these nails are daring and very provocative. Sure to stand out no matter where they’re worn, wearers will get more than a few double takes when sporting this frisky look. Inspired by celebrities like Lana Del Ray, who have worn the claw-like look, this is an animal-inspired style more concerned with appearance than functionality. The collaboration between [high-profile cosmetic companies and fashion labels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glamnetic-x-fanatics-collection) seems to be a natural mix, and it’s unsurprising that the results are so cutting-edge. Daring, bold and bright, these [press-on talons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sally-hansen-salon-effects-perfect-presson-nail-collection) are an easy way to integrate edginess into one’s look. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Claw-inspired Designer Manicures:** Opportunity for beauty brands to tap into the trend of bold and daring nail designs, creating unique and edgy press-on nails. - **Press-on Nails:** Potential for innovative nail care companies to develop easy-to-use, high-quality press-on nails that offer a range of bold and provocative designs. - **Collaborations Between Cosmetics and Fashion Labels:** Disruptive innovation potential for high-profile cosmetic companies and fashion labels to collaborate and create cutting-edge and trend-setting beauty products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beauty:** Opportunity for the beauty industry to embrace and capitalize on the trend of bold, claw-inspired designer manicures. - **Nail Care:** Potential for the nail care industry to develop and market high-quality, easy-to-use press-on nails with daring and provocative designs. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion industry to collaborate with cosmetic companies to create cutting-edge beauty products, such as designer press-on nails. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Fashion Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prabal-gurung-x-kiss.md) - [Lifestyle-Inspired Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-collections.md) - [Crime-Inspired Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aprs-x-liquid-death.md) - [Men's Temporary Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temporary-nails-for-men.md) - [Multidimensional Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-colorfx-by-impress.md) - [Citrus-Inspired Press-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sumo-citrus-x-chillhouse.md) - [Fashion-Branded Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impress-x-kate-spade.md) - [QSR-Inspired Nail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-collection.md) - [Fast Food-Inspired Nail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nails-inc-x-mcdonalds.md)