4. Early 20th Century Revolution
The advent of the 20th century brought nail art radical innovations. The business changed when the first modern nail polish was developed in the 1920s. Companies like Revlon started mass-producing coloured nail polishes, and automotive paint helped to inspire glossy, durable nail lacquer creation. The professional manicurist emerged as a respectable job at this time as well. While Hollywood stars helped popularise many manicure fads, like the classic red nail paint that became associated with glamour and refinement, the advent of new equipment and techniques made nail care more accessible to the general public.