Love for nail art, as well as for classic manicure, is a personal choice of every woman. However, it cannot be denied that the art of decorating nails has long gone beyond the scope of a regular manicure and has become a real beauty accessory that often complements celebrity looks. The history of nail art goes back more than one millennium, and in each culture it has manifested itself in its own way.

In India, for example, representatives of the upper castes painted their nails in bright colors, and women decorated them with bird feathers and complex patterns. In China, long nails were also a sign of nobility: the longer and sharper they were, the higher the status of a person. The color of the nails determined social status - gold and silver shades were the privilege of the royal family, while courtiers could choose any other colors.

Even in Ancient Babylonia, there were luxurious manicure sets made of gold, which were used only by the richest and most influential people. Modern technology and the availability of cosmetics, fortunately, have made nail art accessible to everyone. Today, anyone can decorate their nails with rhinestones, glitter or varnishes with unusual textures, such as velvet or craquelure.

Nail art is gaining popularity every year. The most daring fashionistas try to "dress" their nails to match their outfit or support the overall style of the image. For example, actress Zooey Deschanel surprised everyone at the Golden Globe ceremony with a manicure where her nails were designed in the form of tailcoats, which looked very original and bright.

Stars such as Rihanna, Katy Perry and Vanessa Hudgens have made unusual manicure their calling card. Their nails, often decorated with bright patterns and extraordinary shapes, attract no less attention than outfits or makeup. They have proven that nails can be as important a part of the image as a handbag or shoes.

In the new autumn-winter season, nail art has become an integral part of fashion shows. Designers presented blade nails and textures reminiscent of python skin on the catwalks. Floral patterns and the degrade effect remain popular. However, the main question for many fashionistas remains the same: should they choose bold nail art or prefer the tried and tested classics?

But who said that you can’t combine both styles? Nail art today is freedom of expression. You can paint your nails in the color of your favorite flag or cover them in gold - the main thing is that your manicure reflects your individuality and emphasizes your style.