NAILMAIL

What's in the box: A box typically holds seven or more professional nail products and accessories built around a monthly look, plus a step by step video tutorial from a leading nail tech.

NAILMAIL is a monthly subscription box aimed at professional nail technicians rather than casual polish fans. For £40 per month, subscribers receive a wrapped box with seven or more surprise nail products and accessories, plus a step by step video tutorial created by a leading nail tech. Each month follows a theme or seasonal trend, so the idea is that you learn one new look and get the products to recreate it. The site says every box carries a guaranteed content value of £50 or more, and delivery is included free as standard. There is also a community angle: posting your recreations or unboxings with #NAILMAILCHALLENGE gives you a chance to win the following month's box. Gift cards are available too, which makes it a sensible present for a working tech. The main caveat is that contents are a surprise, so you cannot pick colours, brands or formulas, and the site does not name which brands typically appear. If you already have a well stocked kit, some items may duplicate what you own. Cancellation terms are not spelled out up front, so read the T&Cs before signing up. For techs who want regular inspiration and structured practice, the tutorial is the real draw; hobbyists may find the professional focus more than they need.