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10 unusual nail and nail polish facts
Today we have 10 of the most unusual facts about nails and nail polish.
If you have nails, you should have a practice test and learn something new!
Our fingers and toenails are made of a hard material called keratin, the same material as our hair.
Nails on women's hands and feet often grow more slowly than men's nails.
During warm summers, your nails will grow at a faster rate than in cold winters.
Typing with nails will actually stimulate their growth and have effects similar to nail massage.
Only the area around the nail can sweat;
In ancient Egypt, the symbol of women's status was the color of the nails, with red being the highest color.
The Chinese also widely used nail polish, even using gold and silver to decorate their nails.
Over the years, nail polish has included a number of rather exotic ingredients, including formaldehyde, beeswax, and gelatin.
Drawing pictures and designs on nails is a familiar habit to the Incas, many of whom have eagle designs on their fingers.
The original inspiration for colored nail polish came from the invention of the first car paint in the 20s.
