# Preppy School Supply Manicures These ‘Ruler Nails’ Will Make You Stand Out in the Clas By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-08-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruler-nails References: [style.mtv](http://style.mtv.com/2012/08/13/back-to-school-nail-art/) & [nailartgallery.nailsmag](http://nailartgallery.nailsmag.com/linda165/photo/293142/ruler-nails-back-to-school/gallery) Back to school is just around the corner, so why not celebrate this exciting time of year with some awesome Ruler Nails? These eye-catching nails are super fun and easy to achieve, and they’re sure to make the rest of the girls in class envious. The nails are designed to look like a classic yellow and black ruler. All you need to create them is a steady hand and the right colors. Just grab some [yellow and black polish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-products), and you could even use a ruler to make perfect straight black lines. Add a little glitz to the design with some [black rhinestones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glamnetic-x-fanatics-collection). Linda, the creator of this post, gives directions on how to create this look perfectly in her [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/command-brand-hannah-brown) video tutorial. Show your school pride and try out this nerdy design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Back-to-school Nail Art:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of school-themed nail art kits for students and nail enthusiasts looking to show off their school spirit. - **DIY Nail Art Tutorials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create an online platform or app that provides step-by-step tutorials for unique and creative nail art designs. - **Nail Art for Education Events:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with educational institutions to offer custom nail art services and designs for school-related events and fundraisers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beauty Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a line of school-themed nail polish colors and nail art accessories that cater to the back-to-school market. - **Online Education Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with nail art enthusiasts and influencers to create educational content on nail art design and techniques. - **Event Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offer specialized nail art services for educational events, conferences, and school-related functions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Puzzle Cube-Inspired Nail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orly-x-rubiks.md) - [Citrus-Inspired Press-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sumo-citrus-x-chillhouse.md) - [DIY Nail Art Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-nailbot.md) - [Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festival-inspired-nail-art.md) - [Nostalgic School Supplies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/staples-pep-rally.md) - [Modular Nail Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modul.md) - [QSR-Inspired Nail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-collection.md) - [Customization-Friendly Nail Art Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-art-studio.md) - [Kid-Friendly Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pressies-by-olive-june.md)