When you think of artificial nails, it is likely that you think of them as a fairly recent invention. With society as obsessed as it is about the way that it looks, it is non hard to see why many people would assume that artificial nails were created within the last decade. However, surprisingly they have been around for centuries and the meaning behind them has changed dramatically as time has gone by.

Artificial Nails in History

It was Egyptian women who started the nail extension phase. Wanting to create a symbol of wealth, women distinct that nail extensions would be perfect. Long nails showed that the person didn’t have a manual job and that they had slaves and servants to do their jobs for them. It was very much a condition thing and back then the materials used were also quite extravagant.

Ivory, gold and bone were all used to create antediluvian nail extensions. They were sculptured into beautiful designs and the women wore them with pride. It was more than just a cosmetic obsession; it was the symbol of extreme wealth.