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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Perfect your pedicures with the Mavex Calluspeeling treatment. Great for techs on the go that may not have access to water for treatments, the formula allows you to remove hard skin without the need for soaking or excessive filing. In a five-step process, the products formula removes cracked, hard and calloused skin. Special…
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Crystal Nails has unveiled a chic palette of four shades for autumn. The 2017 BesTrend Colours Autumn/Winter collection sees a variety of shades for the season – from reds to mauves, teals to browns and blues. The new kits are available in the brand’s different systems – Royal Gel, One Step Crystalac,…
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Spa skincare company, Elemis, has announced that both its treatments and product range will be available at seven Bannatyne spas before the end of the year. The new spa locations include Crewe, Wakefield, Blackpool, Aberdeen, Chingford and Shrewsbury. Another spa to take on the brand is Kingsford Park, Colchester. The…
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The summer season may be over to whisk clients away to the tropics with Fake Bake’s latest professional preparation products. Fake Bake Coconut Body Polish ensures a smooth start to a service by gently removing skin cells. Specially formulated to improve absorption and efficiency of Fake Bake products, the formula…
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Bright summer shades and glittered fingers walked the Jeremy Scott Spring/Summer 2018 runway. Created by the CND™ team, each model saw a custom nail style that saw silver-dusted digits and a brightly painted nail. The CND™ team chose two bold CND SHELLAC™ shades, Hot Pop Pink and an electric orange…
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Adding to its comprehensive range of nail products, INK London has released four ADS (Acrylic Dipping System) products that can be used with Acrylink powders for overlays using the dipping technique. ADS Base, Top, Activ8 and Brush Doctor are available separately or as a four-piece. Snap them up now via…
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