Because they had quality inscriptions, people trained and employed to record history; the Chinese were the first to annotate many things in our history. Originally dated to 5000 years ago, nail polish and paint were, like many things, granted to the rich and affluential as a symbol of power and wealth. Here is a surprise; it was created for men.
Wigs, the colour pink, high-heeled shoes, nail paints, and polish were created for men. Back then gold and silver were the preferred hues. What shades suit you? Women were not targeted by advertisements until the 1930s. Ladies, you are late to the nail game, which many men have forgotten how to play. Horace did mention a woman trimming her nails and shaving her head in 20BC.
Which of these tools have you included on your home vanity?
- The first nail clippers were nearly a brutal tool or small knife. The modern fingernail clipper was introduced in the late 1800s. Plier and compound lever-style clippers are the most familiar today.
- This time Egyptians took the lead about 7000 years back when they used cuticle care tools to increase the appearance of their hands. Long nails were a sign of wisdom and status. The multitude of styles today can fit any look you like.
- Stones and other sharp objects were used on cuticles until the modern emery board invention. While Marie Antoinette was fond of her pumice stones, nail files didn’t appear until the end of the 19th century.
- We touched on nail paints and polish earlier, but the gel nail paint harkens back to the ancient 1980s. It had issues in the market initially due to cure or drying times. Leaving your expensive favourite top streaked with wet paint is not a fun event.
- Solution? The nail dryer. Fashion and glamour industries respond quickly to emerging markets and in 2 years nail dryers were flooding the market. The UV lamps nailed the curing of high-viscosity paints, leaving a lustrous shine and depth. Do you have one? It is most likely LED now and not so hot or power-consuming.
Contemporary nail salons can deliver artistry at your fingertips. Personalization can be maximized digit by digit. Adhesive icons, art, words, and shapes adhere to nails after colour and buffing. Sealing and curing with LED lights is easy. Your identity has many facets. Hair, Clothes, Shoes, Bags, Nails, and Makeup are only the exterior of who you are.
You can be sharp, bright, colourful, sparkling, and spectacular with your hands covered in gardening dirt. When you want to look and feel your best, part of the package rests in your hands. How do we greet each other? Hands first. Your best foot forward is an attractive hand.
