nail beauty

Nail art or nail beauty is a creative way to paint, decorate, enhance, and embellish nails. It is a type of artwork that can be done on fingernails and toenails, usually after manicures or pedicures.

What makes beautiful nails?

Remember to moisturise regularly, wear gloves when doing household chores, avoid biting your nails, use gentle products, keep your nails trimmed, apply cuticle oil, protect your nails from the sun, avoid hot water, and eat a healthy diet. By following these tips, you’ll be on your way to beautiful, healthy nails.

Why is nail color important?

If so, you’ll know that choosing the right nail colour can be as important as selecting the perfect outfit for a special occasion. The colours you choose for your nails can say a lot about your emotions, life changes, and even the celebrations you’re looking forward to.

History

In ancient Egypt, from 5000 to 3000 BC, women would dye their nails with henna to indicate social status and seductiveness.

Women of the lower class wore pastel and neutral shades, while the upper classes wore deep, bright shades.

In Babylonia, 3200 BC, men, not women, painted their nails with black and green kohl, an ancient cosmetic. To prepare for war, warriors of Babylon spent hours having their nails prepared, hair curled, and other similar beauty treatments.

As in ancient Egypt, nail color indicated one’s status, black for noblemen and green for the common man. Around the same time, in 3000 BC, the first nail polish originated in ancient China. It was made from beeswax, egg whites, gelatin, vegetable dyes, and gum arabic. Chinese dipped their nails in this mixture for several hours or left it on to dry. Colors ranged from pink to red, depending on the mix of the ingredients.