Thursday, July 7, 2016

Facts About The History of Manicure

Facts About Manicure
Manicure is the treatment to fingernails at a nail salon or at home for a better look. It involves nail filing, hand massage, and shaping. It may also involve applying nail polish.


How Manicure Came About


Manicure history dates from about over 4,000 years ago. Based on the Ming dynasty manuscript, nail color indicated social status in China in 3,000 BC. Royal people often paint their nails with red and black colors.

Way back 23000 BC, Ancient Egyptians used to manicure. It has been said that Cleopatra used to paint with deep red. Military commanders, on the other hand, painted their nails to match their lips in battle.

French manicure is among the popular types of manicure these days. Did you know that it originated in 18th century Paris? It was actually designed to resemble natural nails with pink color on nails along with white color on the nails’ tips.

Hair & Nail Facts


Did you know that it is normal for you to lose 50 to 100 hairs per day? Remember though that if you notice thinning hair, you have to consult a dermatologist right away. Among the causes of hair loss are hairstyles pulling the hair such as braids and ponytails.

Did you know that fingernails grow faster than toenails? Each day, your fingernails grow about 0.1 mm while your toenails grow 1 mm every month. And during the summer, your nails grow faster than in winter. Moreover, your nails grow faster after recovering from an illness. Nail growth is actually affected by age, hormone, and nutrition.

Trivia Info Resource: www.bedashingbeauty.com

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