Nail It: The Colourful History of Nail Polish

Getting a weekly mani may seem like the easiest thing in the world, but humans have been labouring for-ev-er (read: more accurately thousands of years) to concoct mixtures of pigments and fixatives that produce long-lasting colour and shine. From ancient Chinese artificial nails to Tinkerbell peel-off polish, nail lacquer has come a long way. Check out just how far now.