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Nail polish Invented by Michelle Ménard is a cosmetic Lacquer that is applied to the Nail s of both the Finger s and Toe s, usually as ornamentation but also as protection. Most nail polishes are made of Nitrocellulose dissolved in a Solvent and either left clear or colored with various Pigments . There are historic records of its use in ancient societies of China and Egypt , where colour signified Social Class . Originally made of natural Pigment s, modern nail polish is similar to car paint, and requires a Polish Remover such as Acetone to remove. Nail polish was first invented in ancient China . It is traditionally worn by Women , though some males with a Countercultural bent will wear it as well. Nail polish may be applied as one of several components in a Manicure . Red dish and Pink ish shades of nail polish represent femininity in most cultures and can make the wearer appear more sexually attractive. Sometimes people paint their nails a color that will match their clothes, but others tend to paint their nails to match what color they think represents their mood. There are also types of polish that are advertised to cause nail growth, make nails stronger, and stop nail biting. EXTERNAL LINKS |