# Freaky Fingernail Art Tokyo Nail Expo 2009 Showcases Some Serious Manicures By TopDog | Published 2009-12-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tokyo-nail-expo References: [damncoolpics.blogspot](http://damncoolpics.blogspot.com/2009/12/tokyo-nail-expo-2009.html) & [huffingtonpost](http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/11/30/nail-queen-2009-awards-he_n_374393.html) Fingernails don't really come to mind when thinking about world class art. But at this year's Tokyo Nail Expo, artists got a chance to show off some of the world's freakiest and fashionable fingernail art. And yes, [Hello Kitty art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-friends) made it into the show as well. Along with showcasing the newest impressive and [intricate nail art designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-designer-ai), over 50,000 visitors also took part in the crowning of the Tokyo Nail Expo Nail Queen 2009. **Implications** - The fact that this freaky fingernail art was showed off at the Tokyo Big Site can pretty much guarantee how cool it really is. If you have an interest in fingernail artwork this is a must-see! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Innovative Fingernail Art:** Discover new and creative ways to express individuality through intricate and unique fingernail art designs. - **Fashionable Nail Expos:** Experience the latest trends and innovations in the world of nail art at international nail expos. - **Crowdsourced Nail Art Competitions:** Engage in nail art competitions that involve public participation and voting to determine the top designs. ### Where This Applies - **Beauty and Cosmetics:** The beauty and cosmetics industry can explore opportunities to develop and promote innovative products and techniques for fingernail art. - **Event Planning and Management:** Event planners and managers can tap into the growing popularity of nail expos to organize and host nail art events for enthusiasts and professionals. - **Social Media and Online Communities:** Social media platforms and online communities centered around nail art can provide a space for artists and enthusiasts to showcase their work, exchange ideas, and participate in competitions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Nail Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-designs-ai.md) - [AI Nail Designers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artinails.md) - [Customization-Friendly Nail Art Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-art-studio.md) - [Citrus-Inspired Press-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sumo-citrus-x-chillhouse.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) - [Multidimensional Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiss-colorfx-by-impress.md) - [AI-Powered Nail Art Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-art-machine.md) - [At-Home Cat-Eye Nail Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cateye-nail.md)