Association of Nail Technicians
The Association of Nail Technicians commonly referred to as ANT, is a UK trade association, which represents the UK's nail industry on behalf of its members. They are the main trade association within the UK nail industry.
| Abbreviation | ANT |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1998 |
| Legal status | Non-profit company |
| Purpose | Promoting the nail technician industry in the United Kingdom |
| Location |
|
Region served | UK |
Membership | Nail Technicians based in the United Kingdom |
| Website | ANT |
ANT gives advice to nail technicians as well as help to new start ups from all around the UK.It also runs a register of all the UK's nail technicians which confirms if they are insured.
The Association works with various UK councils implementing licensing schemes.
They have been represented during interviews on radio stations such as BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio Essex, as well as various UK TV programmes including Watchdog on BBC1.
Current membership has reached over 2000.
You require a formal nail technician qualification to join The Association of Nail Technicians.