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300
FingerNail Polish first makes an apperance
Nail polish was originated in China, dating back to 300 BC. -
Jan 1, 600
Gold and Silver are the preferred color choices
Around 600 BC during the Zhou Dynasty, the royal house had a preference for the colors gold and silver. However, it would eventually transition to red and black. -
Period: Jan 1, 1200 to Jan 1, 1300
Fingernail Polish determines social class
Egyptians used henna stains making their fingernails orange which would then turn dark red or brown after the stain matured. In 1300 BC, the color of the nail polish symbolized the ranking of social class each individual earned: gold and silver were considered to be the royal colors; however, were later changed to black and red. The lower classes would wear pale colors and when the high society color changed to red, that is the color Cleopatra would often wear. -
First polish manufactured
Cutex manufactured the first modern nail polish to be sold in stores. -
Synthetic Nailpolish introduced in Paris
Synthetic Nail polish was created and manufactured in Paris. -
FingerNail Polish goes dark
In the 1930's black and other dark nail colors become a huge trend. -
Fashion Trend for Men
Men also began wearing nail polish in the mid 1970s. It began as a gothic trend but has recently developed into a more common style for men, worn both on fingernails and toenails
