The ancient decoration was not as gorgeous and beautiful as it is now, and there were not so many decorative styles for them to choose from. Therefore, ancient women can only wear nail covers to protect their nails, and no one can wear them, so ordinary people are not qualified to wear them. Only princesses can take them away. Their fingernails are unusual, and most of them are made of precious metals, which are extremely luxurious. So why did concubines in Qing Dynasty wear nail covers?
First: beautiful. As the emperor's women, these concubines must live a good life. These concubines love beauty very much. These fingernails are not only beautiful, but also have some exquisite decorations, which are very luxurious. They are not just a set of nails. Because there are many precious jewels and agates on it, it can not only make these concubines more beautiful, but also become a symbol of their status. Second: fight for goodwill. It is inevitable that the emperor has so many concubines. They strive for recognition, and the struggle between them is still fierce. In order to highlight their distinctive nobility, these concubines tried their best to make their fingernails particularly gorgeous, which not only highlighted their status, but also played a decorative role, just like the hairpins on their heads, making themselves more beautiful and favored by the emperor.
Third: display status. Even an ordinary concubine has many people waiting on him, and many things don't need their hands to do. Therefore, the length of nails has no effect on life span, and the length of fingernails is also related to their rights. The longer the nails are nailed, the higher their rights and status in the harem. That's why these concubines wear such long fingernails. Not only let others see their own style, but also be able to shock others and let them know their superior position. Fourth, self-protection may be beyond your imagination. These concubines can protect themselves even if they wear nails. In fact, they always fight in the harem. It is not easy for them to live a good life. They often need to be vigilant and encounter many dangers.
Therefore, the royal women in the Qing Dynasty had the habit of wearing nails to show their beauty and status. The royal women of the Qing Dynasty in China even used luxurious metal or cloisonne nails inlaid with pearls and jade to protect their elaborately decorated nails.