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The History of Acrylic Nails

The History of Acrylic Nails 

Did you know that acrylic nails were invented by a dentist? Strange but true! (Seriously, we can’t make this stuff up.) 

Although artificial nails have been around for thousands of years, it wasn’t until the 1950’s that acrylic nails were invented. 

In 1957, Dr. Robert Slack broke a fingernail in his office, and experimented with various chemicals and materials, to come up with a suitable covering for his broken nail. This would pave the way for 

Ancient Egyptians 

As far back as 5000 BC, Egyptian women used artificial nails as a way to showcase their wealth and status. Popular items used include nut shells, gold, ivory and bone. Their nails were exceptionally long, because they didn’t have to worry about manual labor like their peasant counterparts. 

Peasants were banned from wearing the colour red on their nails; that was strictly reserved for royalty. Queen Nefertiti was known for her ruby red fingernails and toenails, achieved from a mixture of henna dye, and in some instances, blood (ewww). 

 

Modern-Day Acrylics 

Thankfully, acrylic nails have come a long way since then. Today, we have acrylics and bio-gel that are strong, safe and fun to wear. With hundreds of colour combinations and designs to choose from, you will never have dull, boring nails again. 

The possibilities are endless! Whether you’re looking for a classic French ombre, fun tie-dye or or a more dramatic look with ruby red corkscrew shaped nails, our technicians will make sure your nails look the very best, no matter what your day has in store. 

 

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