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Jessica Cosmetics nail brand

Gerrard International acquires Jessica Cosmetics nail brand

By Rebecca Hitchon | 11 December 2025

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?

By Jess Watts | 7 December 2025

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

By Alex Fox | 5 December 2025

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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Serve up iced matcha latte looks with The GelBottle’s gel colour & top coat duo

By Callie Iley | 18 August 2023

In search of a milky, muted green shade to level up your matcha manis? With 686K views for #matchanails on TikTok, matcha manis are more popular than ever, and The GelBottle has just made the look easier to achieve. Its Matcha Latte gel colour is the perfect complement to The…

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‘Hypoallergenic’ Zero Gel Polish range enters nail market via The Manicure Company

By Callie Iley | 15 August 2023

Founded in Waterford, Ireland in 2016, The Manicure Company (TMC) prides itself on providing nail pros with reliable, innovative products and exceptional customer support. The latest addition to its portfolio, the Zero Gel Polish range, is an extension of these goals, offering a long-wearing nail finish fitting to the conscious…

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Stamping, gel polish & so much more… discover Hungarian nail brand, Moyra

By Carter Rogers | 11 August 2023

Scratch shines a spotlight on Moyra, a family-run nail brand focused on quality products, top-notch education and excellent customer service…  For over two decades, Csaba and Reka Frile of Hungary have been sharing their professional nail products across the globe, supporting nail stylists in the creation of slick, colourful services.…

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Create chic & classy nail looks with CND™’s 6 autumnal shades

By Chloe Randall | 9 August 2023

CND™ has unveiled its autumn collection, Upcycle Chic, featuring six hues to add to your offering this autumn. Available in both CND™ Shellac™ gel polish and CND™ Vinylux™ long wear polish formulas, this palette is inspired by upcycled fashion and modern runway trends to match the season. The shades are:…

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Get autumn-ready with Gelish & Morgan Taylor’s 6 seasonal shades

By Chloe Randall | 4 August 2023

Gelish & Morgan Taylor have unveiled the six-piece autumn collection, Change of Pace, inspired by the beauty of nature. This collection includes the following shades: Dew Me a Favor- ivory pearl Stay Off the Trail- Lavender grey creme Lost My Terrain of Thought- Khaki Green creme Sappy but Sweet- Fuchsia…

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Embrace Big Zodiac Energy this autumn with OPI’s 12-piece nail colour collection

By Rebecca Hitchon | 1 August 2023

Embodying the OPI ethos of using nail colour to unapologetically express yourself, the brand has launched the Big Zodiac Energy collection for autumn 2023. Designed to help wearers be “unshakably confident in who you are as your sun, moon and rising”, the colourscope of shades is inspired by air, earth,…

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