Who commonly used knives to “pare” their nails?
Europeans in middle ages
Who were the first people to use cosmetics to prepare for battle?
Ancient babylonia
In what year did the acrylic dip powders enter the nail industry?
2010
In what year did matching nail polish and lipstick shades become a fashion statement?
1940, Ancient greek soilders
What is nail technology
The art and science of beautifying and improving the condition of the fingernails, toe nails and surrounding skin
In what decade did long nails with a square tip rule the decade?
1980’s
When did the Juliette wrap come out?
1950’s
When were the first monomer and polymer systems offered by nail techs? (Acrylics)
1970’s
Between what years were the first manicuring sets marketed by the California perfume company?
1900-1919
What year did Rita Hayworth help make long nails the most popular style?
1950’s
Who used sheeps blood mixed with fat to colour their nails, as well as lac
Ancient Rome
Which nail wraps came into Vogue in the 1980’s
Silk
What year did Nail polish become desirable and affordable?
1930
Who invented the first Ridge filler?
Jeff Pink
What was used to reafix detached nail tips?
Airplane glue
Strands of cotton
Permanent wave papers
What colour nail polish was extremely popular in the early 1950’s
Red
What decade did new nail trends including the half-moon manicure come out?
1940’s
When did CND introduce the first spa pedicure system for the professional beauty industry?
1990’s
What is the history of nail technology?
The evolution of products, tools, techniques and career opportunities that grow to this day
When did first commercial nail salons open in paris?
1870’s
