TECHS & SALONS
Inside the nailcare oasis in the centre of Huddersfield
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?
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
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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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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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Scratch Stars 2017 Finalist, Kayley Cairns has been wearing this timelessly chic red half moon design. “These nails were super easy yet look striking,” Kayley remarks. “I sculpted a full set of nude almonds before painting the scarlet hue Classy in Akzentz…
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We want to see the designs trending at your nail desk! Lauren Holmes, owner of Nailed It Beauty, has been getting in the swing of spring with plenty of floral nail requests. “Everyone has been asking for floral nails!” Lauren laughs, “Unlike some nail art trends, flowers have no age…
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Lisa Smith reveals why she works from home and in mobile environments, as well as why she’s enlisted the help of a local photographer… When and why did you choose to become a nail tech? A few years ago I was going to a friend’s wedding and I had my…
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We want to see what you’re wearing on your nails! Karen Heron celebrated her birthday with a stylish nail look to match her Swarovski watch. “The watch was a gift from my husband,” Karen smiles. “I thought these nails would look nice with it! Using Gelish shades I Or-chid You Not,…
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Originally dissuaded from a career in nails and beauty in favour of a more ‘professional’ career, Suzanne Edge knew her true calling could’t be ignored. Now with her new career and salon, she’s never been happier. “I’d always known I wanted to be a nail technician but my family felt…
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