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. 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. Current membership has reached over 2000.