Growing nails as well as painting them has a very long tradition, dating back to the Ming dynasty in China. Nevertheless, liquid varnishes for nails appeared on the market of cosmetics only in the 1930s. They quickly gained popularity thanks to movie stars such as Greta Garbo. Currently, traditional varnishes have been replaced by hybrid varnishes, which after applying onto the nail are additionally fixed with UV lamp. As a result, the paint does not chip off and the painted nails retain their aesthetic appearance much longer.
