Chinese elites were obsessed with The Wolverine
Nails convey a lot about our style and fashion. Well-maintained nails are also a symbol of good hygiene. However, back in the Qing Dynasty of imperial China, having long nails was a status symbol for the aristocrats. Both men and women of the Chinese elites had extremely long nails, which sometimes grew as long as 8 to 10 inches long. These nails symbolized their higher status in society and their wealth. Sometimes, they grew so long that they had trouble eating using their own hands.
The intention behind growing eerily long nails was those who are wealthy enough don’t even need to feed or dress; they can keep and maintain nails as long as those. These nails were decorated and protected with pearl-studded jade guards. They decorated as well as covered their nails, emphasizing their aristocracy.