Community, Connection & Conversation: TGB On Tour
At The GelBottle, everything we do starts with the nail techs, educators, and salon owners who make this industry what it is. So, this year we packed our bags, hit the road, and came to you! Our Regional Tour has one simple mission: to connect, listen, and grow alongside the UK's incredible nail community. That means real conversations, in your cities, on your turf, with a bit of fun thrown in along the way! More than an event series, this is our chance to spend time with the people who use our products every day. It gives us the opportunity to hear what's working, understand what's challenging salons right now, and celebrate the creativity that makes our industry so special. Every stop has brought new conversations, fresh perspectives and plenty of inspiration back to HQ. Here's a look back at the tour so far as well as a sneak peek of what’s still to come. Trust us, we're not done yet!
The TGB Tour | Where We've Been
Stop 1: Glasgow (April)
We kicked things off at House of NAF! with an evening that set the tone for the whole tour. Our Head of Product and Education, Giorgia, sat down with Tammy Koslowski, Founder of House of NAF! for an open Q&A. They answered your questions on everything from product to technique to life behind the desk. Add in tarot readings and plenty of TGB goodies, and it was the perfect kick-off.
Stop 2: Birmingham (May)
Next, we headed to the Glaze Room in Birmingham for a creative night of pottery painting. As it turns out, a steady nail tech hand translates beautifully to an artistic mug or two! It was a relaxed, chatty evening full of shared tips, big laughs, and some genuinely impressive pieces.
Stop 3: Leeds (June)
In Leeds, we traded our nail brushes for paintbrushes at Pinot & Picasso. With a glass of wine in hand and a blank canvas in front of us, we spent the evening creating, chatting, sharing ideas, and getting to know Yorkshire's nail community a little better.
Stop 4: Cardiff (September)
Eyes down for a full house! We brought TGB Bingo to the Cardiff Cocktail Club for a night with the Welsh nail community. Think competitive dabbing, brilliant prizes and plenty of friendly rivalry. The energy in the room was unforgettable.
Hitting the Road
Between each stop, our team took to the streets of every city, popping into local salons to say hello in person. No sales pitch, no agenda: just face-to-face conversations, a TGB gift bag and the chance to hear what's really going on in your salons. Those chats have been some of the most valuable moments of the whole tour, helping us better understand your life behind the desk. Your feedback, ideas, and honest opinions are already shaping what we do next at TGB, further improving the support we provide to our community. Thank you to every salon that welcomed us in.
Where We're Heading Next
Every stop so far has reinforced why face-to-face connection matters. That's why we're keeping the tour rolling, with more opportunities to meet the TGB team, connect with fellow nail techs and be part of the conversation. We’ve still got two more stops on the calendar: Manchester, November: we're heading north-west to meet the nail techs of Manchester. Brighton, January: we're bringing the tour home to our Brighton HQ to start the new year with a bang. Keep an eye on our socials for venue details, dates and how to get involved. We'll also be continuing our salon drop-ins, so if you see the TGB team on your high street, come and say hi!
Every Conversation Matters
To everyone who has joined us so far, whether you came along to an event, welcomed us into your salon or simply cheered us on from afar: thank you. This tour exists because of you, and every stop has reminded us just how talented, generous, and supportive the UK nail community is. If we're stopping in your area, make sure you secure your spot early. Our events are designed to keep conversations personal, which means spaces are often limited. We'll see you on the road!
