TECHS & SALONS

Psoriasis

Nail techs with psoriasis reveal what life is like with the skin condition

By Rebecca Hitchon | 5 August 2025

Psoriasis is a ‘condition that causes dry, scaly and sometimes itchy or sore patches on the skin,’ according to the NHS. Here, two nail techs share their experiences with psoriasis… “I suffer from seasonal psoriasis on my fingers and hands (mostly during autumn and winter) and psoriatic arthritis,” shares Fie…

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Cutiecles lead

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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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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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Neverland, Glasgow

By Kat Hill | 5 July 2017

Having honed her artistic eye as a tattoo artist, Frenchie Fabulous wanted a career change, inspired by her own love of receiving nail treatments. “After working in a salon for a few months, I realised I wanted more control over my brand and image,” Frenchie explains. “A small studio space opened up…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Lauren Holmes, Nailed It Beauty

By Kat Hill | 4 July 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lauren Holmes, of Nailed It Beauty, has found the warmer weather has been encouraging her clients to be more daring with their colour choices. “Mustard is a total love/hate colour with my clients,” Lauren laughs. “A lot of my clients…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kass Dixon

By Kat Hill | 1 July 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kass Dixon has been wearing this ultra luxe rose gold design. “I created these for a family event,” Kass reveals. “I’m totally in love with rose gold at the moment and it gave me the perfect opportunity to do this…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Sherrie’s Nails, Cranbrook, Kent

By Kat Hill | 28 June 2017

Sherrie Farris recently decided to fly the nest and spread her wings. Having moved her nail business from her parent’s house to a new premises, the CND™ technician is reaping the rewards. “It took a long time to find my own premises,” Sherrie reveals. “I needed somewhere suitable and within…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Leanne Townsend

By Kat Hill | 27 June 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Leanne Townsend’s clients have selecting sizzling shades of coral. “All my clients that are going away this year want coral somewhere on their nails!” laughs Leanne. “They want the shade either in flashes, glitters or even all over! “It always…

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WHAT I’M WEARING Sarah Martin

By Kat Hill | 25 June 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on you nails! Sarah Martin was excited to share her nail snap. “Usually when I see your post on Facebook I have plain nails, so it was nice to have something to show off for once!” she laughed. “I created the nails using the…

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