Reds and pinks were used on the nail bed, while avoiding the area around the cuticles. In 1925, the lunar manicure (today known as the half-moon manicure) was seen everywhere. Soon thereafter, it was available in variety of different colors. Not long after, in 1907, the first liquid nail polish was invented, although it was colorless.
Prior to then, women had short, almond-shaped nails and often used oils for additional shine or tint. Sitts' niece invented a nail-care line for women of any social class, which eventually reached United States salons. Previous to this invention, people used acid, a metal rod, and scissors to shape and trim the nails. Sitts, a European podiatrist, who adapted a dental tool for manicure purposes. In the early 1800s, the modern manicure developed with the invention of the orange stick, a thin wooden stick with one pointy end, usually made from orange wood. French King Louis XVI, who ruled from 1774 until his deposition in 1792, always had his nails taken care of using these sets. In 1770, the first fancy gold and silver manicure sets were created. Incas decorated their nails by painting eagles on them. The first actual record of nail art was from the short-lived Inca Empire (1438-1533), which at that time was one of the largest empires in South America. All of the aforementioned did not use nail art as it is widely known today, only stained, dyed, or dusted the fingernails and toenails. Many photos show the empress with 6-inch-long gold guards protecting her long nails. Empress Dowager Cixi of China, who ruled from 1835 to 1908, was known for her outrageous nails. Servants performed personal chores for the royals so their nails did not break or become damaged. Sometimes, these nails were protected by gold- and jewel-encrusted nail guards. The Ming dynasty (1368-1644) was known for extremely long nails. During the Zhou Dynasty, 600 BC, royalty used this simple nail polish with gold and silver dust on their nails to show their social status. Colors ranged from pink to red, depending on the mixture of the ingredients. Chinese dipped their nails in this mixture for several hours or left it on to dry. It was made from beeswax, egg whites, gelatin, vegetable dyes, and gum arabic. Around the same time, 3000 BC, the first nail polish originated in ancient China. As in ancient Egypt, nail color indicated one's status, black for noblemen and green for the common man. To prepare for war, warriors of Babylon spent hours having their nails prepared, hair curled, and other similar beauty treatments. In Babylonia, 3200 BC, men, not women, painted their nails with black and green kohl, an ancient cosmetic. Women of the lower class wore pastel and neutral shades, while the upper classes wore deep, bright shades. In ancient Egypt, from 5000 to 3000 BC, women would dye their nails with henna to indicate social status and seductiveness. The exact origin of nail treatments is unclear, since it appears to have originated in different parts of the world around the same time. Need even more nail inspo? We’ve got you covered…click here to join Cosmo Unlocked.Wall painting from 2330 BC found in a tomb shows people with painted nails Get your screenshotting fingers ready, because there’s a lot to choose from. So just for you, I’ve rounded up the best Pride nail ideas from Instagram, including everything from blue and pink nails for trans pride to classic rainbow nail stickers. Thanks to the many different pride flags and colors (think: the transgender pride flag, the lesbian pride flag, the genderfluid pride flag, and so many more), there are legit endless ways to represent your personal identity or show your support of others’ identities with a cute manicure. Among the millions of ways you can celebrate and represent this month? Updating your mani with the perfect Pride nails. And while we should obviously be prideful and supportive of all genders, identities, and sexualities all year long, Pride Month is a great opportunity to show that support, whether you’re a part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally.
ICYMI, June, aka Pride Month, aka one of the most joyful times of the year, is finally upon us.
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