June 1 - National Nail Polish Day

Happy National Nail Polish Day! On June 1 each year, today primes us with every shade under the sun. Sandals and beaches mean manicures and pedicures as well. 

From the French manicure to elaborate nail art, nail polish has come a long way since the bees’ wax and gum Arabic used by the Chinese around 3,000 B.C. 

The celebration recognizes these durable lacquers and gels that last longer and provide variety. 

No longer the status symbol it once was, nail color now changes with the seasons, our styles and our moods. And, there is also a shade or hue for every occasion.  

Vibrant reds, turquoise and plum make summer nails shine during beach parties and weekend barbecues. The understated style of pale pinks and beiges or a subtle moss help us look workweek chic.  

For those elegant evenings or when we want to make a statement, nail polish adds gold, silver and sparkle to even the most economic wardrobe. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Join essie in celebrating the universal love of nail polish on National Nail Polish Day by sharing your manicures, favorite shades and personal #essielove story.  

Use #NationalNailPolishDay to share on social media. 

HISTORY 

essie founded National Nail Polish Day on June 1 to celebrate the beginning of the nail-care season when everyone will be showing off their freshly painted nails! essie is the nail polish authority both at salons and in mass retailers. 

About essie 

Since 1981, America's nail salon expert essie aims to inspire a love for the manicure experience with a wit and style that touches the hearts of women everywhere.   

Today, essie is the go-to nail brand for beauty professionals, industry insiders, celebrities and fashion icons around the world.  

As the color authority, essie is center stage on runways around the world, offering highly-anticipated color collections that drive trends season after season.  

The salon-quality formula and catchy, whimsical name has led to the creation of more than one thousand shades.  

essie is a leader in nail luxury, committed to high-quality standards with an award-winning line of polishes and nail care products for every woman and salon professional.  

Since its introduction by American nail polish entrepreneur Essie Weingarten,  essie has delighted the color-obsessed with a love shared all over the world. 

And to think that it all started in the early 1980s with Weingarten premiering twelve fashion nail polish colors in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

  

In 2017, the Registrar at National Day Calendar® declared National Nail Polish Day to be celebrated annually on June 1. 

To learn more about or to purchase polishes from essie, visit the website below: 

https://www.essie.com

#NailPolsihDay 

#essielove 

@Essie 

@nichecinema 

June 1 - National Go Barefoot Day

Happy National Go Barefoot Day! On June 1, today gives us an opportunity to kick off your shoes and run barefoot through the cool grass (or sand)!  

More importantly, it is a day to help support a charity that provides millions of underprivileged children all around the world with shoes 

Donating gently used shoes does several things. First, and most importantly, it puts usable footwear on those who need it most.  

In many countries, shoes are hard to come by, especially good shoes that protect feet from rocks and harsh elements. 

Even if they have access to a pair of shoes, they may be handed down, worn or ill-fitting. And, they may only be able to wear them on special occasions. 

Second, donating your shoes keeps them out of the landfill. And we all know the landfills have enough items filling them up at the moment.  

Divert those still usable, clean and good shoes to someone who will wear them to school and work. They will help the owners of those feet get an education and make a living. It’s amazing what a difference a pair of shoes can make. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Now is a good time to clean out your closets and donate a pair or two of gently used shoes to a charitable organization in your area.  

You can also see the following for information by visiting the website below:
  

https://www.soles4souls.org 

Use #GoBarefootDay to post on social media. 

HISTORY 

After the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami disaster, Soles4Souls created National Go Barefoot Day to support those affected by the event.  

Fortunately donations have continued to come in. Since 2005, over 40.5 million pairs of shoes have been donated worldwide! 

#GoBarefootDay
#Barefoot4Them 

@Soles4Shoes 

@nichecinema