Nail polish, or nail varnish, is a lacquer applied to human fingernails or toenails to decorate and/or protect the nail plate. Today’s nail polish is simply a refined version of the paint on vehicles. Car paint alone would be unsuitable for human nails, as its brittle formula is designed for the rigid surface of a car. Its formula has been revised repeatedly in order to prevent the cracking or flaking that occurs with the natural movement of the nail.
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