Artificial nails have come a long way from the late Middle Ages (their first appearance) to the Lee Press On Nails of the 1980s. We share their history, then celebrate the current revival and tell you about some of the best press-on nails we’ve tried. Before that, lots of news to discuss, including Machine Gun Kelly’s PR blitz for his new nail polish line; big changes at Proactiv; Galderma’s purchase of Alastin; a new beauty column from Linda Wells; and details on an exhibit of Agarwood Oud at the Mandy Aftel’s Archive of Curious Scents.
Below you’ll find a list of some of the people, topics, and products mentioned in this episode. If you have any questions (or just want to say hi), reach out to us on Instagram or via email (info@fatmascara.com). And please email us voice memos of your beauty questions and Raise A Wand favorites so we can share them on the show. You can also leave us a voicemail to be featured on a future podcast (our phone number in the U.S. is at 646-481-8182).
Beauty News:
Machine Gun Kelly's New Nail Polish Brand Is the "Smartest Art Project" He's Ever Done - the article by our pod pal Kirbie Johnson, of Gloss Angeles!
Why Male Celebrities Are Launching Nail Lines - more details on the trend from Rachel Strugatz for Business of Fashion
Galderma to Acquire Alastin Skincare
Proactiv Company rebrands as Alchemee as it moves beyond acne
Proactiv Proactivmd Ultra-Gentle Cleanser - the gentle BPO cleanser that got rid of Jenn’s adult acne
Linda Wells Joins Air Mail
Air Mail - sign up for the weekly digital magazine to get access to Linda’s column
Agarwood Oud Showcased at The Aftel Archive of Curious Scents
Fake Nails:
The History of Artificial Nails - Wikipedia thinks women in Greece used to use pistachio shells as fake nails and after much research ,we have not been able to verify. Is there a historian out there who can help?
Kiss Impress Color Press-on Manicure
Olive & June Press-on Instant Mani
Facile Press on Nails - Abstract Art
Olive & June Press on System
Raise A Wand:
Latoya: Lorray & Co. Manifest Room Fragrance
Jess: Lisa Eldridge the Foundation
Jenn: Earth Rated Compostable Pet Wipes in Lavender
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