Created by nail techs, for nail techs. Founded in 2019 as a trade show dedicated solely to professional nail technicians, Nailtopia is back after a three-year break. It has a renewed mission: to uplift, educate and celebrate the incredible people shaping the nail and beauty industry. In 2026, it is hosted at The Steamworks, Sheffield – a unique, female-run venue led by sisters whose passion for events mirrors the Nailtopia…

Cultural Fashion & Arts – the organisation behind the international Cultural Style Week movement, has announced the launch of Cultural Heritage Month – a new UK-wide celebration taking place from 11th May to 10th June 2026. Soft launched in November 2025 at Hackney Museum in East London, the new campaign aims to create ‘a shared national moment where communities can come together to celebrate and explore UK heritage, culture and…

This celebration marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year, starting on the new moon that falls between 21 January and 20 February. This year, the 15-day festival begins on 17 February, with traditions such as firework displays, parades and feasts marking the occasion. Each year is represented by one of the 12 zodiac animals, with 2026 ushering in the Year of the Horse – or more specifically, the Fire…

Pancake Day (also known as Shrove Tuesday) is a Christian festival that marks the last day before the start of Lent. Traditionally, Lent is a 40-day fasting period, and thus Shrove Tuesday is the final chance to eat rich, sugary foods before this begins. Click here for flippin’ fabulous pancake nail art inspo. Image courtesy of Instagram.com/contoursbymika

Did you know that Valentine’s Day is celebrated in honour of Saint Valentine, who is said to have married couples in secret despite a ban on marriages? The annual event is dedicated to love, with couples everywhere showering each other with affection – mainly in the form of chocolate and roses! An incredibly popular time of year for themed nail designs, nail techs should expect to be reaching for red…

Though it may be an unofficial holiday, Galentine’s Day is widely celebrated, emphasising the importance of female friendships. Inspired by the American television series, Parks and Recreation, 13 February is a day for friends to shower their platonic loved ones with appreciation. Typical celebrations include going out for brunch, gift-giving and general pampering. Click here for tips on how to make the most of Galentine’s Day in the nail salon.…

On its website, LGBT+ History Month designates February as a time ‘to celebrate [the] rich and diverse history, herstory and theirstory’ of the LGBTQ+ community. Each year, the campaign adopts a theme and highlights five historical figures of particular significance. Throughout the month, it shares daily posts on its Instagram profile, showcasing queer histories from around the world, with the aim of raising awareness of the long struggle for LGBTQ+…

Since 2014, Veganuary has ‘inspired and supported millions of people to try vegan’. Working with businesses to increase vegan options, the campaign has ‘made veganism more visible and accessible through [its] work with national and international media’. Want to offer vegan manicures? Click here for 20 products to add to your toolkit.