Perth boy creates inclusive nail polish line after negative shopping experience

A negative experience buying nail polish at the pharmacy has inspired a Perth boy to start his own brand.

Lucas Lane, 13, wanted to start painting his nails like his mum and sister, but a visit to the pharmacy made him realise he was not the target market.

"It was super uncomfortable and I didn't feel welcome," Lucas told ABC Radio Perth host Christine Layton.

"There was no nail polish or nothing in that store that really accepted me, in a way.

"And I just wanted to buy something that was for me."

Lucas decided that day he wanted to start his own company to prevent others from having the same experience.

His new Glossy Boys nail polish line is designed specifically for people who identify as being male.

Lucas said he wished a brand like his had been available in the pharmacy that day.

"Maybe something that was more targeted to me, like having a guy in [the advertising] wearing nail polish, feeling confident," he said.

"Not just making a super feminine product.

"They just have to be way more inclusive and welcoming for other people."

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His mother Breanna Lane said she remembered the conversation she had with Lucas about his negative experience trying to buy nail polish.

She said it was heart-wrenching to see how that experience had affected him.

She said she suggested to Lucas he could try to fill the gap with his own product.

"I really felt for him and I never wanted him to go through that again," Ms Lane said.

She said was proud to see her son succeed.

"It's my favourite thing to do, to see somebody bring an idea to life and their dream to life," she said.

Lucas's gel nail kits sold out in the first round of sales.

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