ORLY was established in 1975 in Los Angeles by Jeff Pink - often dubbed the Godfather of the Nail Industry for creating the iconic French Manicure. ORLY catered to the needs of professional nail techs and was often featured on Hollywood stars and in movies like Saturday Night Fever!
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Here at ORLY, we're celebrating our 50th Anniversary by paying tribute to the decade that marked our beginning - the 1970's. From avocado kitchens to glam rock icons, relive the 70s with these stunning glitters and crèmes.
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Step back in time to the groovy 1970s, when ORLY founder Jeff Pink revolutionised the beauty industry with the iconic French Manicure.
Channel the timeless allure of the decade this season with shades that capture the sun-drenched spirit of the 70s without feeling those Bell Bottom Blues.
Whether you're keeping things Hunky Dory with understated elegance or you want the bold vibrancy like you're catching a Night Fever, this collection offers a shade for every mood and every moment. So go ahead and let your nails transport you back to an era of pure style and endless possibilities.
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Where did the French Manicure come from?
Our founder Jeff was approached by Hollywood studios to create a nail look that would suit most of the costumes on actresses. Changing the nail shade to match dresses was time consuming so Jeff created the iconic French Manicure - a cover pink base and white tip that emulates the natural nail. This look changed the nail industry forever, becoming one of the most popular and lasting nail looks to this day!
Why did Jeff choose the name 'ORLY'?
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