The History of Nail Polish 2010-07-08 08:00:32

The Colorful History of Nail Polish

July 8, 2010

Ancient Egypt

The History of Nail Polish 2010-07-08 08:00:32

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by POPSUGAR Beauty 1

Ancient Egypt

In ancient Egypt, nail shade is a sign of status. Red indicates the highest royal rank, while plebians are limited to paler shades. Enterprising nail dyers use henna, ochre, and blood to get long-lasting washes of color. Cleopatra herself is supposedly a fan of bright crimson nails.

3 / 13

by POPSUGAR Beauty 1

Ancient Egypt

In ancient Egypt, nail shade is a sign of status. Red indicates the highest royal rank, while plebians are limited to paler shades. Enterprising nail dyers use henna, ochre, and blood to get long-lasting washes of color. Cleopatra herself is supposedly a fan of bright crimson nails.

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2 years 44 weeks

i want to try the mood nail polish ! i love bellasugar's through the history articles, theyre interesting