# Gold Wire Nails The Minimalist Wire Manicure was Created by Eun Kyung Park of Unistella Salon By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-01-26 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-manicure References: [buzzfeed](https://www.buzzfeed.com/danielacadena/this-wire-nail-trend-is-the-manicure-of-your-dreams?utm_term=.rfBGQlQvn) & [unistella](http://www.unistella.com/aboutus/) Following their dangerously beautiful shattered glass nail art, Unistella has now invented the hipster-friendly wire manicure. Led by professional nail artist and self-named 'manicure maven' Eun Kyung Park, the Seoul-situated salon created a minimalist and metallic fingernail look using thin gold wire. The wire nails are typically paired with [clear nail polish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylee) in order to make the golden accent really stand out. The gold wire manicure has several variations, however, from a full outline of the nail to abstract Picasso-esque shapes to simple cuticle cuffs that are able to compliment a more colorful nail varnish. Inspired by neon signs made from one long wire, the eye-catching nail art becomes an expressive accessory for the fashion-forward. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wire Manicure:** Opportunity for nail salons to offer trendy wire manicure services, attracting fashion-forward clients. - **Minimalist Nail Art:** Potential for artists and designers to create minimalist and metallic nail art designs using wire, appealing to those who prefer subtle yet stylish manicures. - **Expressive Nail Accessories:** Chance for accessory brands to create expressive wire nail accessories that can be paired with colorful nail varnish, offering a unique and eye-catching style. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Beauty and Nail Salons:** Salons can introduce wire manicure services as a trendy and fashionable option for their clients, showcasing their ability to stay ahead of the latest nail art trends. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the use of wire in creating minimalist and metallic nail art designs, adding a new dimension to their creative portfolio. - **Accessory Brands:** Accessory brands can design and market expressive wire nail accessories that can be paired with colorful nail varnish, providing a unique and stylish fashion accessory. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lifestyle-Inspired Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-collections.md) - [Gem-Infused Nail Polishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabled-gemgel.md) - [Color-Shifting Smart Press-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipolish.md) - [High-Fashion Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prabal-gurung-x-kiss.md) - [Ultra-Chic Gel Nail Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylee.md) - [Crime-Inspired Press-On Nails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aprs-x-liquid-death.md) - [Modular Nail Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modul.md) - [AI Nail Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nail-designs-ai.md) - [Supermarket-Inspired Nail Art Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festival-inspired-nail-art.md)