Hard as Nails Event

Token Man

An event for people who identify as men to get their nails painted and be part of a movement

Shoreditch Nails Shoreditch

A men's only event* on 17th March between 5pm and 7pm to bring together a group of men together to get their nails painted and join the Hard as Nails movement and provide us feedback on their experience..*It's worth noting that inclusion is a key guiding principle for the work we do. But this movement is about tackling male stereotypes so we do need people who identify as men on this part of the journey. Going beyond this event, we would be totally open to ideas on how we might better include everyone.If you want to come, all you need to do is book a slot between 5pm and 6pm (please keep it to paint and polish so we maximise the number of slots) with Shoreditch Nails in Shoreditch (ie not Dalston):Website - https://www.shoreditchnails.com/book-a-treatmentTelephone - 0207 7291517There is no offical event. You are just booked a paint and shape appointment as a normal punter. So don't be surprised if they don't know what you are talking about if you mention Hard As Nails.And just let us know you are coming by registering on this eventbrite page.And don't forget to register yourself to the movement here - https://hard-as-nails.com/And once you have had your nails painted, join us at the <a href="https://www.owlandpussycatshoreditch.com/" title="https://www.owlandpussycatshoreditch.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Owl and Pussycat</a> for a drink and to share stories.

BackgroundWhen <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samconniff/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/samconniff/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sam Conniff Allende </a>painted his nails to go to a Harry Styles concert with his daughter, he made a mistake. By choosing Shellac he couldn't remove them before he went back to work on the Monday. Which meant a whole working week with painted nails without his daughter or a Harry Styles concert to provide context.A wonderful thing then happened. His nails opened up conversations he never would have imagined. Conversations around masculinity, stereotypes, gender fluidity and mental health. Some were challenging but most were ultimately positive and insightful.I picked up on the idea and tested it myself over Xmas and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/danielefiandaca_masculinity-allyship-microballroom-activity-7150458935538278400-Gnyk/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/danielefiandaca_masculinity-allyship-microballroom-activity-7150458935538278400-Gnyk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">found the whole experience enlightening</a>.The fact is that while most of us recognise that the world is easier for men, it does not mean that men are not also being harmed by the patriachy. Men certainly don't have the same choices as women when it comes to fashion but also have also been brought up in a society that has told men to also suppress their feelings.As Robert Webb said in his book 'How Not to Be a Boy' ‘But more often, when we tell a boy to “act like a man”, we’re effectively saying, “Stop expressing those feelings.” And if the boy hears that often enough, it actually starts to sound uncannily like, “Stop feeling those feelings.”‘We believe that there is real power in getting more men to help us break the stereotype of men not painting their nails and to open up further discussions around masculinity, mental health and gender norms.We have already run a beta test and the results have been incredible. Here are just some of their comments:<ul><li>"Painting my nails started conversations that never would have happened otherwise."</li><li>"It gave me a chance to challenge myself in a way I never expected—and I felt stronger for it."</li><li>"It’s not about nails—it’s about redefining masculinity for the better."</li></ul>So if you are up for painting your nails and become part of our Beta group then do sign up.I would love to see you there.Daniele (Token Man)

AccessibilityWe want to ensure all of our events, physical or virtual, are accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments to make access to this event please contact Dnaniele via daniele@tokenman.org and we will work together to make sure that effective adjustments are put in place.

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