The custom and history of nail dyeing can be traced back to a very ancient period, and its origin time and region vary depending on cultural background and historical development. The following is a discussion on the starting time of nail dyeing from different perspectives: 1. Ancient Egyptian period
Time: Around 3500 BC
Description: The ancient Egyptians had already begun to take care of and dye their nails. They rub their nails with the fur of antelopes to make them shiny, and use red flower leaves extracted from scattered foam flower leaves and antique bronze color extracted from insect secretions as nail dyes. Archaeological findings show that there is a makeup box in Cleopatra's tomb, which records that "painted with virgin nail polish" is to lead to the western paradise. 2、 In ancient China
Shang Dynasty: Nobles began using materials such as minerals, insects, and berries to make colored mixtures for nail beautification.
Tang Dynasty: The trend of dyeing nails was prevalent, especially the use of hibiscus as a dye. After crushing Impatiens, add a small amount of alum, which can be used to soak and dye nails, and the color will not fade for several months. Yang Guifei of the Tang Dynasty may also be famous for dyeing her nails red.
During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the imperial family had already dyed their nails black or red. During the Qing Dynasty, imperial concubines used luxurious metal nail covers adorned with pearls and jade to protect their meticulously crafted nails. 3、 Customs in other regions
Southwest China: Nail dyeing is also a Qixi custom spread in southwest China, as well as many county annals in Sichuan Province, Guizhou and Guangdong. For example, the "Yanting County Annals" in Mianyang, Sichuan Province records: "July 7th is the Qiqiao Festival. Children dye their nails with hibiscus flowers." Fourth, the development of modern nail art
At the beginning of the 20th century: decorative nail polish came out, and transparent nail polish appeared. After that, pigment is added to nail polish to enrich its color.
1950s: Pigment was officially commercialized in nail polish, and women around the world began to fall in love with nail polish.
After the 1980s, there were many new developments in nail beauty, artistic nails, crystal nails, and the subsequent emergence of nail painting.
21st century: Nail painting has become a trend in Europe and America, gradually becoming popular worldwide. Modern nail art has transcended the traditional concept of nail beauty and formed a unique industry system.
The custom of dyeing nails can be traced back to ancient Egypt and China, while modern nail art has gone through a development process from simple dyeing to diversified decoration. The customs and styles of nail dyeing vary in different regions and cultural backgrounds.