National Nail Polish Day: Know 5 colourful facts
Haren Sharma
National Nail Polish Day 2026
National Nail Polish Day is observed every year on June 1 to celebrate the cosmetic staple and honour creativity and self expression
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Origin
National Nail Polish Day was established by American beauty brand Essie on June 1 in 2017, to celebrate self-care, individuality, and the nail beauty industry
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History
Nail polish has a rich history dating all the way back to ancient China and Egypt—where it originally served as a symbol of social status
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Value of global nail care industry
Today, the nail care industry is about USD 18.5-19.7 billion, offering diverse products ranging from liquid-based formulas to powder or resin-based options
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Nail polish for all genders
Nowadays, even men have started using nail polish symbolising gender fluidity or as an expression of beauty including the likes of metal heads and goth fans
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