Nail color collections and the tints worn on the high street are long-term products of seasonal trends and fashion styles. Winter has seen tones like warm reds, purples, and glitters, while summer has been overtaken by neons, multicolored mixes, and brilliant hues.
Though it was popularized by Hollywood actresses in the 1940s, the somewhat scarlet tone is now rivaled by nude nails that show chipping less readily. Simple enough for working ladies, they provide a blank canvas for sporadic nail art embellishments.
Short natural nails quickly took on an extended, feminine appearance with the advent of plastic artificial nails in the 1970s and 80s. Fake nails have undergone significant design evolution with the addition of artistic elements and ready-colored surface layers. They were initially preferred by working ladies and technicians who needed quickly manicured nails.
Inspired by products like instant effect polishes and nail stickers that can be used to instantly alter the appearance of nails, more and more creative tools and tools with immediate effects are becoming available, which is driving more color and design experimenting.