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Inside the nailcare oasis in the centre of Huddersfield

By Jess Watts | 2 August 2025

Meet Rebecca, ‘toe wizard’ & owner of Cutiecles – a salon sanctuary that prides itself on comfort, care and calm. Recently refurbed, Cutiecles Nail Salon is a passion project for the nail technician, who boasts 10 years’ experience in the industry. After returning to work from maternity leave, Rebecca (and…

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Onycholysis: what is it & how can it be treated?

By Jess Watts | 31 July 2025

Let’s talk the causes of onycholysis, aka nail separation, how to prevent and what to do when it’s presented at the nail desk… Picture this: you scrape your knee and pop a plaster over the top to help it heal. Three days later, that plaster has started to lift. At…

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Do AI chatbots like ChatGPT have a place in the nail industry?

By Rebecca Hitchon | 31 July 2025

Disclaimer: this article is not written by a robot. But it does explore how language processing tools driven by artificial intelligence (AI) technology, or ‘chatbots’, are influencing the nail and beauty sector. As this technology integrates into our lives, many are wary of its place in society – and its…

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Revealed: Key nail trends for 2023

By Chloe Randall | 6 January 2023

The nail industry is known to change and evolve all the time. However, particularly since the pandemic, trends and looks have changed as lockdowns meant people were left with little choice but to not have treatments while salons were shut and press-on nails were a must. As we head in…

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How to manage employee bereavement

By Guest Writer | 4 January 2023

How to manage employee bereavement Tina Chander, head of employment law at Midlands law firm, Wright Hassall, shares obligations and points to consider if an employee loses a loved one. As an employer, you may have to navigate a situation where a member of the team loses a loved one.…

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What self-employed nail & beauty pros need to know about preparing for tax returns

By Guest Writer | 2 January 2023

With the amount of self-employed nail & beauty pros increasing in the industry, the idea of submitting their first tax return could be daunting. HMRC shares how nail & beauty pros can prepare for their tax return and why now is the time to start thinking about it… Self Assessment…

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What is meant by a ‘medium’ in the nail industry?

By Katie Barnes | 5 December 2022

What is meant by a ‘medium’ in the nail industry? A ‘medium’ refers to the materials or decorative techniques used to create the nail service, such as liquid & powder acrylic, acrygel, gel, gel polish, nail polish or even nail art products that you are using, such as gel paint…

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Confused by Chuck? Puzzled by RPM? Here’s e-file lingo explained…

By Katie Barnes | 24 November 2022

Confused by Chuck? Puzzled by RPM? Here’s e-file lingo explained… There are a lot of words associated with e-filing, and they can be confusing. Learning the lingo and terminology can give you more confidence in your e-file practice and, in turn, give your clients more confidence and reassurance that you…

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Revealed: How to deal with competition from other beauty businesses

By Guest Writer | 20 November 2022

How to deal with competition from other beauty businesses Founder of Beauty Boss HQ, Layla Tourh, shares how to deal with competition from other nail & beauty businesses… Who is your competition? Is it the salon across the road? Is it that new place that opened up next door? Or…

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