PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS
Gerrard International acquires Jessica Cosmetics nail brand
Nail and beauty distributor & training provider, Gerrard International, has announced its acquisition of Jessica Cosmetics. The Hertfordshire-based company, founded by manicurist, Susan Gerrard, and her late husband, Ian, has been leading Jessica Cosmetics’ UK arm for the past 35 years, helping to make it the nailcare brand’s most successful…
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What are rings of fire on nails & how can they be avoided?
Red rings or semicircles that appear on the nail – often referred to as ‘rings of fire’ – can strike fear into the hearts of nail techs and clients alike, but what causes them and how can they be avoided? “Rings of fire appear as red rings on the nail…
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The Ukrainian nail brand on a mission to make nail techs’ work safer
Standing tall for 2025, Ukrainian manufacturing brand, ÜLKA, sponsored Nailympia London to demonstrate how it’s serious about redefining what a nail technician’s workspace should be. Since 2017, the brand has championed a simple yet powerful belief: a nail station must feel like a sanctuary, not a place that harms the…
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Bring joy to nails with the winter nail colour collection from Gelish. Little Miss Nutcracker is inspired by toy soldiers and nutcrackers, and features six fun and cheery shades – with a limited edition silver special effect top coat. Silver In My Stocking can be worn alone or as an overlay on…
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A booze-themed collection? We’ll drink to that! Indulge in the latest additions to the iLac range from INK Nails London; four decadent new hues from the brand. The hybrid UV/LED gel polish hues offer a mani that lasts up to three weeks – and that can be removed in just…
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Izabelle Hammon has launched mini Deco It Tach On nail decals in support of this year’s Movember campaign. The annual event sees volunteers grow moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer and men’s suicide, and the brand has…
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Inspired female charm and energy, Faby has revealed its A/W18 collection – Ego, available in both lacquer and Faby’s Lacquering Gel – depending on desired wear time. Comprising 12 sophisticated shades, the collection sees a varied palette of colour; from satin whites to sage greens, midnight blue to golden bronzes. The collection handout shade…
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Add festive artwork swiftly during nail services with :Yours Loves Winter Wonders Collection – now available from Sweet Squared. Adding eight new plates to the brand’s stamping range, the collection sees designs from nail icons Dee Timmer and John C. Nguyen, alongside new :Yours international educator, Tracey Lee. The designs…
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Aphrodite Nail Systems has added Nail Creation’s Fiber Gel to its portfolio, promising strength, durability and excellent adhesion. Describing the system as when ‘silk meets gel’, the gel is self-levelling and can be used for natural nail overlays, tip & overlays or sculpting. The single-phase gel is pliable, seeing workability for the tech and a long-lasting enhancement…
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