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Nails : the story of the modern manicure / Suzanne E. Shapiro.

by Shapiro, Suzanne E.

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Nail art (Manicuring)

Beauty, Personal -- History.

9783791348353 (pbk.)

3791348353(pbk.)

176 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

"This lively, colorful, and wide-ranging exploration of the evolution of the painted nail places an aspect of cultural history at your fingertips. The manicure as we know it has been around for less than a century, but it's become a major presence in the culture of fashion, with its own trends, fads, and fringe aspects. This first definitive history of the manicure looks at the myriad ways in which the adorned fingernail has served as an expression of the individual and the times. The origins of the modern manicure as a radical gesture in style and today's culture of ubiquitous nail salons and edgy experiments in nail art, showing how at every turn the manicure has reflected larger style trends as well as changing ideals of femininity. Draws on an incredible range of popcultural images, from early 20th-century beauty manuals and classic Hollywood glamour shots to hip-hop music videos and fine art. Features nail-centric images from iconic fashion photographers including Nickolas Muray, Richard Avedon, and Helmut Newton. Contemporary photo essays rounds out the volume with an international survey of the most vital pockets of manicure culture today, from hipster nails in London to outré nail art in Tokyo. Nails connects the painted nail to the history of women's fashion and the evolution of beauty"--Provided by publisher.

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