Forget the 'lipstick effect': Nail polish sales surge 24% during Covid-19 lockdown

Published: 8-Apr-2020
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Premium nail care products are experiencing a spike as consumers on lockdown look to maintain their nails and boost their mood

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While many beauty businesses are struggling to maintain sales during the Covid-19 outbreak, the nail care sector appears to be benefitting from consumers on lockdown.

According to data from The NPD Group, online nail

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