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The History of Nail Art
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  • September 30, 2022

The history of nail art

From ancient Egypt to today's "nail selfie," the manicure has a rich history in popular culture.

Video by Brittany Berkowitz, Suzanne Dacunto, Don Pearsall, Indira Babic, Jill Tatara

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