Fragrantly Beautiful

The Nuance Of Nail Polish

By Jane Biddulph


For many little girls, their first encounter with cosmetics takes place during dress up play. As a young lady you may even receive "play make-up" as a gift. Proper grooming meant it was essential to remove all traces of make-up before venturing outside. You weren't going to be allowed to go out the door with bright red lips or green eyes that reached beyond your brows.

Nail polish is usually the first cosmetic that a little miss is permitted to wear out in public. Does it not hold the same stigma? Is it that colorful nails aren't as noticeable as a face full of make-up, so are easily overlooked by busy mothers? Or is it that a hurried family just doesn't have the time to wait while it's removed?

Nail lacquer is fun! Even as adults, when women "do their nails" with a colorful nail varnish, it can feel like playing. It's also a wonderful treat for when a bit of pampering is needed. You can't help feeling cheery when you are painting your nails. And there is the walk down memory lane you take, recalling all the chats you had with your best friends or sisters while sharing the latest popular shade.

Us girls, see all those little bottles of polish and exclaim "oh how lovely". Very much like a man's reaction of "oh what a beauty" while flipping through car magazines. Since car paint and nail varnish are comparable... this similarity in reaction seems to make sense. Do you fancy nail polish? Back in the 1950's it was recommended by cosmetic retailers to match your lipstick with your nail polish. That's one way to select a shade but you can wear it to compliment your complexion, clothes, the season or even your mood. Feeling shy? Stick to light shades. Want to stand out in a crowd? Make a bold statement with deep vibrant colors.

It isn't just the colors that are appealing, but also the names given to the different shades. Red is a tint which has been popular since modern day nail polish first became available in the shops back in the 1930's. A true classic, it has gone by many names, including Congo Red, Crimson Beauty, Ripe Cherry and Spark of Fire.

There are so many possible choices, that if you still can't decide, just take a chance on a name you love. After all, just like when we were children, nail polish should be fun.

As a copywriter Jane Biddulph forms words into ads that create interest, desire and action -

From small PPC adverts to sales copy for entire web sites. As a ghost writer Jane creates articles on a multitude of topics. When she isn't working, she's writing just for fun. Jane's other passions include family history research, vintage fashion, antiques, travel, photography, and most anything nostalgic.

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