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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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Stay organised with :Yours Storage Box

By Sophie Nutt | 20 July 2019

Keep all of your stamping plates in order with the :Yours Storage Box. The box features several removable dividers meaning you can organise the box just the way you like it, while acrylic hinges and magnetics make for easy opening and closing. With room to store over 100 :Yours stamping…

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Fly high with the Wanderlust collection from Leighton Denny

By Sophie Nutt | 19 July 2019

Leighton Denny Expert Nails has revealed the new Wanderlust collection for spring/summer. Inspired by the ‘high-life’, ‘memorable destinations’ and ‘summer sun’, the collection is ideal for those enjoying a summer getaway. The collection comprises a mix of new, rich and versatile classics that complement a summer wardrobe and are designed…

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Halo Gel Polish adds Out Of The Blue to colour range

By Sophie Nutt | 19 July 2019

Pure Nails Halo Gel Polish has added a new shade to its extensive colour range. Out Of The Blue is a royal blue hue that features a subtle shimmery sheen ideal as a transitional shade from late summer into the early autumn season. Shop Halo Gel Polish in Out Of…

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Lash Extend

Claim your Lash eXtend discount!

By Kat Hill | 19 July 2019

Offer lucrative lash treatments with Lash eXtend – now available in the UK the All That Jazz and Nail Harmony UK team hailing from The Netherlands and Belgium and developed by world champion, Yvonne Van Wieren, the Lash eXtend brand sees a range of professional products for services including classic lashes,…

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A #QuickChipFix with Treatwell

By Scratch Staff | 18 July 2019

Yesterday, I made my way to the highly quirky and graffiti-filled streets of Shoreditch for an innovative pop-up event hosted by Treatwell, promoting how easy it is to fix a nail chip with their beauty booking app. The event was solely based on the quick-witted twist on words of chips,…

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Add a fruity finish to manicures with Crystal Nails Mojito Cream

By Sophie Nutt | 18 July 2019

Finish nail treatments with this fruity Mojito Cream from Crystal Nails UK. Ideal for the summer months and pre-holiday manicures, ensure clients are in the mood with the scented body lotion boasting the fragrance of a mojito. As well as emitting a lime-mint fragrance, the Mojito Cream contains an array…

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