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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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ÜLKA nail brand spotlight

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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Yours stamping plates holy nights

Create speedy Christmas nail designs with :Yours Holy Nights Stamping Plates

By Chloe Randall | 27 November 2020

:Yours has launched two double-sided winter 2020 stamping plates as part of its Holy Nights collection. Following on from last winter’s :Yours Loves YOU collection, these plates have been designed in collaboration with nail techs from across the globe. The stamping plates are inspired by the colder months of winter,…

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NSI Polish Pro Winter Collection

6 scarlet gel polishes added to NSI Pro Polish range

By Kat Hill | 26 November 2020

NSI Nails has added six new scarlet shades to its Pro Polish gel polish system. The Polish Pro Winter Collection includes new shades of red to ensure there’s a festive shade to suit all. Presented in a 15ml bottle, the formula sees an easy, brush-on application. The gel polish boasts…

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Halo Pure Nails NYE 2020 gel polish

Dazzle this season with 3 party-inspired Halo gel polish shades

By Helena Biggs | 26 November 2020

While parties may not quite be on the agenda for 2020, consider some feel-good nail shades to dazzle & catch eyes. Pure Nails has launched three Halo Gel Polish shades infused with confetti in a New Year’s Eve collection. NYE Party features a blue base with chunky glitter, Cheers! has…

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The Beautyco Club launches to support beauty industry

By Chloe Randall | 25 November 2020

Beauty entrepreneur, Jayd Linney, has launched The Beautyco Club to bring the beauty industry together and serve up support during an extremely difficult time. The concept arrived at the beginning of the second lockdown in England and was launched via Facebook. The aim is to remove the fear of ‘reaching…

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Nail artist & SNA Professional collaborate to develop 5 rich gel paints

By Helena Biggs | 24 November 2020

SNA Professional has collaborated with popular nail artist, Kirstan Hart, to launch HARTPASTE, a collection of five rich gel paints. Create striking nail art looks with ease with the thick consistency and opaque quality of the formula. The gel paints can be used for full coverage looks, to ombré or…

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Sam Biddle to Host Online Education Platform

By Alex Fox | 24 November 2020

Be Inspired is your new home for online education & a way to share and shine. Nail artist, international educator, judge, mentor & expert, Sam Biddle is known industry-wide to innovate and adjust, pivoting her business to accommodate the growing needs of the industry. Over the years she’s created a…

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