Long nails
We’ve already discussed some weird beauty trends from ancient China. Thnakfully, the next beauty trend didn’t involve breaking any bones, but that doesn’t make it any less weird in the eyes of modern society. This trend had the same intentions as the drawn-on veins of the affluent women of the 17th century you read about earlier.
Men and women alike from the Qing Dynasty allowed their nails to grow up to 25 centimeters. Women protected their rather annoying nails with golden nail protectors. These nails were to show that the wealthy didn’t have to use their hands to work. But it made getting dressed, eating, and other simple tasks a lot harder… thankfully, they had servants to do all of that for them!
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