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Aug 1, 2023 · Nail art has been around since ancient Egypt, when members of the upper class dyed their nails with henna. During the Tang dynasty in China, imperial concubines had their own exclusive process...
Apr 15, 2020 · Ever wondered where nail art comes from and why it’s become such an obsession? The days where nails were just an accessory to a look are looooong gone. We’ve waved goodbye to the ‘less is more’ approach - who wants to play it safe anyway?
Oct 3, 2023 · Nail art became so popular during the 1920s that many women started to experiment with different shapes and lengths of their nails. Some women would file their nails into sharp points, while others preferred a more rounded shape.
Jan 26, 2024 · Nail art has been around since ancient Egypt when members of the upper class dyed their nails with henna. During the Tang dynasty in China, imperial concubines had their own exclusive process based on crushing flowers for the required pigments.
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To understand where we are, it’s helpful to know where it all began. Nail adornment can be traced back to the 18th century, according to Suzanne Shapiro’s book “Nails: The Story of the Modern Manicure.” Ancient Egyptian and Asian cultures used rose-colored nails—dyed with henna or crushed flowers—as a status symbol. Long nails were also associated ...
Another transformative force on the American nail industry are the generations of Vietnamese that have honed the craft. According to Adele Pham’s documentary “NailedIt: Vietnamese & the Nail Industry,” a whopping 50 percent of nail salons in the United States are owned by Vietnamese immigrants, and an even higher portion of workers in nail salons—7...
Along the way, the influence that Black culture—particularly Black women—had on the evolution of the artistry of nails cannot be ignored. They’re the true pioneers of the incredibly intricate, creative and show-stopping nail looks that we see on celebrities like Kylie Jenner today, but they’re not given this recognition. Oftentimes, it’s blatant cu...
While fashion runways have made—and continue to make—an impact on the perception of nails, so does celebrity. And if any nail professional knows the impact that celebrity can have, it’s Jenny Bui, owner of two nail salons in New York City and her own Jenny Secret Collection of products. Her Instagram tagline—“Cardi B’s Nail Tech”—carries with it in...
The pandemic hit the beauty service industry especially hard, shuttering salons and shops and forcing nail professionals to pivot quickly, finding new ways to stay afloat and engaged with their clients. During the shutdown, nail professionals focused on education and social media, digging deep into the community and making the most out of a less-th...
Those outside the industry—or those who have just joined—may not understand how multifaceted today’s nail business truly is. What most see is the salon table and chair, but nail professionals can hold a wide array of positions within the business as it continues to evolve. “One of the things I love about the industry is its versatility,” says Nguye...
Jun 12, 2024 · While the Egyptians were believed to have used henna as nail polish, the Chinese are credited with inventing nail polish around 3000 BC. Everything you need to know about the fascinating history of nail polish and how long it has actually been around, inside.
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May 9, 2019 · Nail polish, aka enamel, lacquer or varnish, has been around in one form or another for more than 3,000 years. During the Ming dynasty in China, nail polish was made from a mixture of beeswax, egg whites, gelatin, vegetable dyes and gum arabic, and royals preferred metallic shades like gold and silver.
