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WATCH: 100 years of nail art trends in under 3 minutes

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It's always fascinating to see how our beauty routines have evolved over time, and this video cleverly shows 100 years of nail art trends in under 3 minutes, which we think is rather incredible.

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Starting in 1916, the video shows how nails used to be best when kept simple and short. Experimenting really began in the '40s, when false nails became popular, as did bold red polish.

Things get bright and bold in the 1970s and 1980s, when vibrant colours and metallic finishes started appearing.

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The video ends with today's styles: long, nude and sparkly.

This video is a total must-watch for beauty junkies, take a look: