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Thank the Renaissance!
During the late 17th century, while the Renaissance was going on, when spread to China, asians spread to the western hemisphere bringing their colorful company, sharing it with us. -
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Late 17th Century to Now!
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Black and White Start
By the late 1700's, shimmering nails were starting to be seen more in portraits. Though the trend started in ancient civilizations -
Same old Same old
During the 1800's, having every thing done (Hair, nails, clothes...) were a must. So the popular thing back then was a simple medicure with red oil on top. -
You Go Hot Cocoa #736
By the 19th century, nail polish had spread throughout France, England, Italy and United States, but not as popular with variety in colors and designs, that's for the 2000's! -
Car enamel?
In France, make-up artist Michelle Menard was inspired by car enamel to come up with a shiny covering for nails. She inspired the moon manicure ( a design with a strip of nailpolish in the middle of the nail). -
Revlon
The company that helped Michelle Menard with the shiny cover, perfected it and that transformed into Revlon -
Neon Bright
In the 70's and 80's the need for bright colors were in full effect. With the leg warmers and headbands, nailpolish was just as needed to finish a girls outfit. Even boys got into the nail polish scene. -
Frenchie
The French manicure was shown for the first time on Paris Runways. -
OPI
Odontorium Products, Inc. (or OPI) was at first a dental supplies company, but in 1981 it was bought by George Schaeffer, who thought more about it and decided that the company should turn to the cosmetics buisness. OPI is now known for being one of the most popular nail pollish brands in the world. -
May the world Be Full of Color
With new generations, new ideas have come along with the invention of new polishes, designs and companies.
