Tinder Announces "Nailing Dating" Pop-Up for Singles

Tinder and NO MORE Foundation announce the "Nailing Dating" pop-up nail bar - with a twist for singles.

According to research, 57% of single women consider nail bars a safe space, Tinder shared. These spaces offer judgement-free time to dive into dating and relationships, often time sharing our most intimate life updates — that we don’t even share with family.

Opening October 25 to 26, Tinder’s nail bar will provide free manicures alongside workshops to help singles with "Nailing Dating." NO MORE, the foundation helping women struggling with intimate partner violence, and Tinder are also releasing "Ten Tips for Empowered and Positive Dating," the exclusive press release shared.

Creatively incorporating nail art designs as tips, Tinder and NO MORE’s "Ten Tips" provide singles with healthy advice on love’s biggest milestones from being in control of your dating journey, “how to manage the pace of meeting someone new” and "communicating non-negotiables up front."

Laura Wilkinson-Rea from Tinder comments: "With a relationship formed every three seconds on Tinder, our Nailing Dating nail bar aims to shine a spotlight on having healthy, open conversations about all aspects of dating in an environment where many of us feel comfortable. Together with our NGO partner, NO MORE, we want to equip all singles with tangible advice to ensure that they feel empowered from the very beginning of their dating journey.”

Keep reading for tips on "Nailing Dating."

1. Know and own your truth.

"Whether you know exactly what you want from dating or you’re still unsure – know that truth about yourself and own it. Don’t ever shy away from communicating this, especially on your dating profile - we all appreciate knowing where we stand."

2. Dating is a journey, not a race.

"There’s no ‘fast track’ or ‘instant delivery’ when it comes to dating. Take your time to curate the perfect Tinder profile that reflects you, and when speaking with a new connection, don’t rush getting to know each other. That’s one of the best bits of dating and you may just find your new best friend, a travel buddy or soulmate."

3. You’re in control. Always.

"From dating apps to meeting IRL. This is your dating journey and no one else's. You’re in control of who and when you message and when you want to meet. Date on the terms you’re most comfortable with."

4. Know your non-negotiables.

"Define what matters most to you before dating, including your deal-breakers. Knowing these can help you quickly identify whether someone aligns with your values and needs."

5. The power of the picture - you’re in charge of the composition.

"Pictures are powerful. Only select what you feel comfortable sharing, and be mindful about what’s in the background on any photos uploaded to your profile. Also, get familiar with app features such as Tinder’s Photo and ID Verification, so you can feel more confident in the authenticity of profiles you're viewing."

6. Sharing your IRL date plans is the way forward.

"Once your IRL date plans are sorted, why not share them with friends which can easily be done straight from the app with Tinder's Share My Date feature. After all, it makes sense that your people know where you're going. Plus, they'll be primed on the group chat for the all-important post-date debrief."

7. Location, location, location…matters.

"When moving the connection from online to IRL, location matters. Go somewhere you’re familiar with that is public. So whether it’s going for a coffee or even a picnic in the park, choose a place where you’ll feel most comfortable and you know well."

8. 8 billion to 1 - there’s more out there.

"Whether it’s a message or the first or fifth date, if the spark isn’t there, don’t stress. Sometimes it’s just not meant to be and that’s perfectly ok. There’s nearly 8 billion people in the world, so your special someone is out there."

9. Take it to the group - no need to keep dating a secret.

"Dating doesn’t have to be a solo journey. Sharing the joy of meeting someone new - or even an amusing date - with your trusted circle can make dating fun. Your besties are here for it all, so let them be your cheerleaders and empower you."

10. Take a break - there’s no rush (your wellbeing is the priority).

"Dating is supposed to be fun, so if you’re ever feeling that you need to take time for yourself to recharge, do it. Dating is as much about self-discovery as it is about finding your person or people. You and your wellbeing come first, always."

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