Ancient peoples applied nail polish. It was initially created in China using a mixture of beeswax, egg whites, gelatin, vegetable colors, gum arabic, and rose petals. Until their fingernails were red or pink, the Chinese would soak their hands in this concoction.  Henna was utilized in ancient Egypt. Their fingernails were colored orange by the henna, which later turned dark red or brown as the stain developed.  The color of one's nail lacquer about 1300 BC indicated social status. Prior to black and red being popular, the colors gold and silver were preferred. The color Cleopatra wore was red.

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