1940 nails

60+ Stunning Half Moon Nail Art Designs & TutorialsThe half-moon manicure is a nail art design that features two contrasting shades of polish, one at the base and one at the tips, almost like a reverse...

Inspiration: Joan Crawford As you can see, only the center of the fingernail was painted. The half-moons and the tips were left bare. I love this photo of Joan Crawford, it's got such atmosphere and style, and just look at that manicure!

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The common nail polish styles of the 1940s were 3 versions with crescent moon shapes at the base and tip that were similar to each other.

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Dita Von Teese

Historically, the Half Moon Manicure was often sported by femme fatales in the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, with modern day women such as Dita Von Teese continuing the beautiful trend. During times of war, it also conserved polish

What makes a 1940’s manicure? It is the distinct negative space that is left unpolished over the “moon” of the fingernail. Sometimes it is referred to as a Reverse French Manicur…

Nail polish became very much en vogue in the 1930s. And there are a ton of color that you can wear and still be vintage.

In the 30’s women began to get professional manicures. One of the polish techniques that was popular at the time, made famous by Cutex, was the half-moon manicure which is popular toda…

Explore the history of manicures, from the half-moon style of the 1920s to the stiletto nails of present day.Tracylee Percivalwww.luxebytracylee.com Natalie ...