We can call nail polish-makeup for nails. First artificial nail was invented by a dentist named Fred Slack. In 1957, Fred accidentally broke his nail while working. He created a temporary nail with the help of aluminum foil and dental acrylic. This resulting nail looks incredibly the same as the one that broke. Fred’s brother Tom filed a patent for the invention of artificial nail and started a company of artificial nails called Patti Nails. Now when you know how artificial nails were invented it’s time to read facts about nails and nail polish.

Here are some amazing facts about nails and nailpolish

Nail Polish Creation

Michelle Menard was the first to use car enamel as nailpolish in 1920. The makeup artist followed a specific style called Moon Manicure in which only the middle of the nail was painted leaving both the cuticle and the top bare. At that time Michelle was working with Charles Revson. With the collaboration of the company she introduced nail enamel known as Revlon Nail Enamel.     

Nail Polish Representing Class

In ancient Egypt, people wore nail colors according to their standards. Nailpolish hue signifies rank in Ancient Egypt. People belonging to lower class wore light colors while those to higher class preferred to apply red shades. Cleopatra used to dye her nails with red henna.

Keratin composition

Our hairs contain keratin as a main component. Similarly our finger and toenails are composed of this hard material.

Nail Growth

Although women are fond of growing nails than men, unfortunately, the nails of women’s feet and hands grow slower than that of men.

Typing Help Grow Nails

Are your nails growing slowly? No need to take tension. Typing can help you grow your nails fast. It acts the same as nail massage-stimulating nail growth.

Nail Decoration in China

In China, nail decoration is very popular. People even use gold and silver to decorate their nails.

Do our nails sweat?

Well, the area around our nails sweat. However, the nail beds don’t have the ability to sweat.

Weather affect their Growth

It may sound weird but it is correct. In warm weather nails grow faster while in winters their growth slows down.

Ingredients of Nail Polish

Nail Polish is not a new product. It has been around us since 3000 BC. In the early days, the ingredients used to make nail polish are beeswax, gelatin, vegetable dyes, and egg whites.

Cutex Nails

In 1934, cutex nails were very popular. A jar of cutex nails cost only 35 cents.

Nail Polish Sales

As compared to 2011 the sales of nail polish increased by 32 percent in 2012. The sales reached a whopping amount of $768 million.

Fastest Growing Nails

Though age and gender matters in how fast nails grow but nails of certain fingers grow fast then remaining. The nails of our middle finger are the fastest growing nails while those of our thumb are the slowest.

Nail Polish Allergies  

Some people are allergic to nail polish. Actually, those who are allergic to nail polish are formaldehyde insensitive.

Nails as health indicator  

Doctors can get a lot of information about your health by just looking at them. It means nails indicate a lot about our health condition. For example, pale nails means anemia, Soft nails that break easily are due to thyroid abnormalities, small cracks on nails means depression, bluish nails indicate lungs problems etc.

Coca Cola can dissolve nail

If you place a fingernail in coca cola then it will dissolve in 4 days.

Stress and Nail Growth

Stress has a negative effect on nail growth. It can inhibit their growth.

Paintings on Nails

The Incas used to draw paintings on their fingers. They were also familiar with fingernails designs.

Neon Shades are not legal

Some neon shades have not been approved by the FDA. Well, OPI has launched some FDA approved colors.