TECHS & SALONS

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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This Victorian-style Doncaster beauty salon is designed to feel like home

By Jess Watts | 26 July 2025

Salon owner, Khristie Lawton, shares how she crafted a home-away-from-home oasis just outside the hustle and bustle of Doncaster city centre. Relaxing, welcoming, and safe are three words that inspired the design of Khristie Lawton’s Victorian-style salon. Defining her parents’ living room as the muse for the space, Khristie explains…

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WHAT I’M WEARING: Kristine Toce

By Kat Hill | 21 May 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Kristine Toce has been wearing this funny feline look. “This nail look was for no particular occasion, but cats are my favourite animals,” Kristine explains. “I decided to treat myself with bit of nail art, as most of the time…

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LONDON NAIL TECHS sought for on demand opportunities

By Helena Biggs | 20 May 2017

The founder of Ruuby, a beauty bookings app for London, is seeking nail technicians to add to its roster. The app is designed for busy women who wish to book a beauty appointment either at their home or at a London salon, and Venetia Archer – who identified a gap…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Beverley Fox

By Kat Hill | 16 May 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Beverley Fox has been reaching for brightly coloured pigments for her client requests. “I’ve been wearing the design myself which has made it popular with clients,” Beverley explains. “Bright colours have really caught their eye! “I used the Gelbottle…

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WHAT I’M WEARING Emma Brock

By Kat Hill | 14 May 2017

We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Emma Brock has been wearing this futuristic linear design. “I created this design with the CND SHELLAC shade, Peacock Plume,” Emma explains. “I then cut strips of Minx to suit and apples down the centre of the nail. I sealed…

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SALON IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Beautifulea, Nottingham

By Kat Hill | 10 May 2017

Having been in the beauty industry for 12 years, Leanne Steel opened her home salon last year. With a name that represents both her passion for beauty and her own personality, the name ‘Beautifulea’ was the perfect play on words. “I took a risk but the first year has exceeded…

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#TRENDINGTUESDAY Jade Dickinson, at Ultimate Goddess Hair, Nails, Beauty & Training

By Kat Hill | 9 May 2017

We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Jade Dickinson, at Ultimate Goddess Hair, Nails, Beauty & Training, has found her clients are still asking for marbling-inspired design. “I created this look using NSI products,” explains Jade. “All shades of grey have been very popular recently with younger and…

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