History Manicure

The word Manicure came to us from Latin: «manus» means hand, «cure» - care. Ever since the ancient times people cared about the beauty of your hands and nails. It is known that in ancient Egypt, women were stained with henna, nails and other vegetable dyes. However, staining of nails in those days was not solely the prerogative of women, men also took care of his hands.

Long and bright nails indicate that the person to a noble family, testified to his high social position. Representatives of the common folk could only have short nails, painted in bright colors. During archaeological excavations in Egypt have discovered the tomb of pharaoh nuser, lists the suite of the governor meant "The keepers and masters of pharaohs" fingernails, that is officially being in the service of manicure.

Manicure in its modern sense originated in France. In one version of one of the french king Louis XV inflamed burr on the finger, the court doctor easily remove this burr. This event prompted the doctor to the idea of creating special set of tools for hand care. Niece of a lady doctor was vigorous and no less adventurous, thanks to her efforts, a manicure is becoming increasingly popular. By the way, while there was an orange stick, which is still used for manicure cuticle.

With the advent of the 20th century women began to pay more attention to the care of hands and the nails. Catching the trend, manufacturers began to offer more and more funds for painting nails, to enhance their brightness and luster. The first funds have the consistency of paste, it was rubbed into the nails, and then polished to a shine. The first nail polish appeared in the U.S. in 1917, it was pink. Already in the 20s ladies could buy paints a variety of colors. Interesting fact: While the paints sold exclusively in pharmacies. Those lakes were short-lived and kept their nails just one day. The most popular and in demand among women for a long time was a red lacquer. It was believed that the varnish and lipstick on his lips should match in color. For several decades, it was not even a trend in fashion, but rather the inviolable rule. Fortunately, now a woman can choose a lipstick and paint in different shades, guided in choosing only the taste and mood. In the 30 years for the first time there was a basis under the lacquer and fixers, which allowed manicure stick on nails for much longer.

In the 60 years from companies that produce materials for dental clinics, new clients - the enterprising owners of nail surgeries. In one version of a dentist in the united states imposed on the nails of his wife acrylic material in order to get rid of the habit bite round nails - so was born the idea of creating naroscheny nails, because women have always dreamed of long beautiful nails the correct form. Demand for artificial nails was so great that there was a special laboratory for adapting to new goals of materials that used for prosthetics. Every year there are new more modern technology for nail.

In 1975, the U.S. Los Angeles, Jeff Pink came up with a French manicure. Actually a French manicure, this is irrelevant, its creator came up with this name to give their offspring more charm. Jeff Pink himself in his interview said that a French manicure to order Hollywood producers. During filming, the actresses had to several times a day to repaint your nails at each new suit, in which they appear in the frame. Needless to say that it was inconvenient and took away a lot of precious time. That when the resourceful American and came to put on your nails soft pale pink polish with white stripe on the edge of the nail. This manicure is truly versatile, suitable for any garment and any image. Women around the world have appreciated the French manicure is still is one of the most popular services in nail offices.