nail polish: dark skin tone
Unicode: 1F485 1F3FF
Description
A woman's hand, often associated with beauty and self-care, applying dark skin tone nail polish.
Group:
People & Body > hand-prop
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Often conveys a sense of glamour, beauty, self-care, preparation, or a specific aesthetic choice related to nails and appearance.
Backstory
The nail polish emoji (💅) was approved as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010. The skin tone modifiers, including 1F3FF (dark skin tone), were added later as part of Unicode 8.0 in 2015, allowing for greater diversity in emoji representation.
Usage Examples
- Indicating getting a manicure: 'Got my nails done today! 💅🏿'
- Showing off new nail polish: 'Loving this new shade! 💅🏿'
- Symbolizing glamour or self-care: 'Time for some pampering! 💅🏿'
- Making a statement about being 'ready' or 'on point': 'I'm ready for tonight! 💅🏿'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely understood as a symbol of manicure, pampering, fashion, or getting ready for an event.
East Asian culture:
Similar interpretations, often used in contexts of beauty trends, fashion, or personal styling.
Other cultures:
Meaning is fairly consistent across cultures, with minor variations depending on local beauty standards and practices.