Exposing Babylon?
Why are men polishing their nails?
Some research suggests men have been painting their nails since 3500 B.C., in ancient Babylon.
Brad Pitt arrived at the Palm Springs Film Festival in 2015 flashing a rainbow manicure
Now, at a time when gender fluidity is often celebrated and more men are encouraged to engage in self care, male stars like Harry Styles, A$AP Rocky, Machine Gun Kelly, Tyler the Creator, and Lil Yachty not only color their own nails, but have also launched their own successful nail polish lines, bringing “male polish” back into the mainstream.
Jan. 13, 2022
https://thehill.com/changing-america/589581-why-are-men-polishing-their-nails