TECH TALK

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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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Inside the Leeds nail salon known for its Y2K decor & viral nail art

By Jess Watts | 25 July 2025

Meet Freya-Poppy Bowden, the Y2K-obsessed nail tech whose Leeds-based salon is every millennial’s dream! Growing up in a family of artists, it is no surprise that Freya-Poppy’s creativity flourished early. At the age of 11, she began experimenting with nail art and quickly fell in love with the medium. She…

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What are brush-on builder gel & BIAB™ nails?

By Lilly Delmage | 3 July 2025

Brush-on builder gel is an ever-popular request at the nail desk – but what is it, and when should it be used? Brush-on builder gel is a more convenient variation of traditional builder gels, which are housed in pots. Packaged in a bottle with an integrated brush, the product allows…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Lauren Turnbull, Lauren’s Little Luxuries

By Kat Hill | 5 February 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lauren Turnbull, Lauren’s Little Luxuries, has been experimenting with Swarovski to create beautiful bridal nail looks. “I have both one of my sister’s and a good friend’s wedding this year,” Lauren explains. “I’ve been looking for some bridal nail inspiration and as soon as…

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#TRENDING TUESDAY, Lisa Johnson, of Ultimate Goddess

By Kat Hill | 31 January 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nails desks! Lisa Johnson, owner of Ultimate Goddess in Doncaster has found her clients have been asking for grey tones to complement and contrast. “I think grey has become a classic colour for nails,” Lisa enthuses. “It is neutral and therefore…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Jade Robinson, of JADE: Professional Beauty

By Kat Hill | 29 January 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Jade Robinson, of JADE: Professional Beauty has been wearing this magical look inspired by Harry Potter! “For this look, I started by enhancing my nails to my preferred length with CND BRISA™ gel,” Jade explains. “Next, I painted my nails…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jo Duncan, Beauty by Joanna Louise

By Kat Hill | 24 January 2017

We want to see what designs are trending at your nail desks! Jo Duncan, of Beauty by Joanna Louise has found her clients have be asking for an alternative design. Named ‘Evil and Angel’ nails, the design involves one hand in a light shade and the other in a darker…

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TECH TALK: Rachael Beaumont

By Helena Biggs | 23 January 2017

Rachael Beaumont, of Nails by Rachael, discusses life as a nail tech and reveals her hopes for the future of the industry and her own career.  When and why did you choose to become a nail tech? I’d been working part time in retail but after having my son I…

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WHAT I’M WEARING Lisa Lilley, Love Lilley Nails

By Kat Hill | 22 January 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Lisa Lilley of Love Lilley Nails has been rocking this marble inspired look. Using Gelish shades Last Call, Arctic Freeze, Look At You Pink-achu, She’s My Beauty and Black Shadow, she completed the set with feature nails of chrome and…

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