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However, some on social media are against the idea, worrying that it could take jobs from human nail technicians and extolling the joys of the salon experience and painting your own nails.
"That said, I don't think this will replace the artistry of nail technicians, but I do think for professionals and working people it's a great option to still get your nails done," she said.
Other TikTokers were less impressed, with some accusing the company of taking jobs away from working-class people.
However, Renuka Apte, a founder of Clockwork, told The New York Times that the company doesn't anticipate any job losses at salons as a result of the machine.
One critical difference between salons and the nail robots are that the machines don't provide full manicures, which usually include trimming and shaping nails, taking care of cuticles, and extra amenities like hand massages.
Robots also might not be as effective at doing nail art as humans are. Cristine Rotenberg, who runs the popular Simply Nailogical channel on Youtube, tested a nail art printing robot and found that the nail art wasn't as sharp as she had hoped and the manicure looked fuzzy and pixelated.
"I think people could tell the difference between painted nail art and printed nail art," she said. "There's still something people enjoy about actually doing the nail art that this machine cannot replace. You cannot replace me, bitch."
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