Dossier
Alexandra Thompson
Coverage of Alexandra Thompson in the Nexus archive.
- A handy guide to the science of super-long fingernails
A study titled 'From status symbol to polysemous sign: Interpreting the meaning of artificially extended fingernails' examines how super-long fingernails are perceived in modern society. The research challenges Thorstein Veblen's theory of conspicuous leisure, arguing that long nails now reflect beauty industry innovation and social media-driven trends rather than class distinction.