Nail bars now outnumber banks on many high streets. But while treatments are soaring, they have also been blamed for a host of unpleasant side-effects. As another ingredient in gel polish is about to be banned, is there really a risk-free way of getting your nails done?
💅 If you’ve ever thought about wearing #NailVarnish but never known where to start, maybe my tutorial can help! https://youtu.be/elHywEANDmE
I wanted it to be cosy, calm and empowering, just as if I was sitting next to you as we paint our nails together, and it would mean the world to me if it found its way to folks who would benefit from it.
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Thank you to my beta watchers Tom, Matt and @JimMcCauley!
Nail polish as we know it today was inspired by the enamel used on cars. In the 1920s, makeup artist Michelle Menard adapted the enamel used for cars to create a polish for nails.
10 things you didn't know about nail polish:
https://topicaltens.blogspot.com/2024/05/1-june-national-nail-polish-day.html
I recently discovered A-England nail polish and seriously fear it may be ruinous. Extremely on-brand colours and aesthetic for me I have to admit. This arrived this morning - Love Song for a Vampire from the new Bram Stoker collection. (Right??)
Does Nailstodon exist?? It does now.
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