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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Designed to be ‘smaller, cuter and offering better curing’, the new Light Elegance LEDdot is now available to purchase via Sweet Squared. The LEDdot is exclusive to Light Elegance and was developed by co-Founder Jim McConnell, incorporating the latest dual-wavelength LED technologies. Thanks to an increased number of LED emitters, the lamp…
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Funk up fingertips (and toes!) this summer with the striking new range of nail art glitters and foils from Lecenté. Use sparingly for subtle sparkly effects or go all-out this summer with full coverage foil; the opportunities are endless! The eight-piece collection features six new foils, one new glitter and…
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Heaven Skincare by Deborah Mitchell has released a sweet-smelling Hand, Nail and Face Cream for every client need. Ideal as a luxury add-on to a manicure service, or to retail to clients for at-home indulgence, the cream boasts an aroma of vanilla and coconut. The sumptuous cream is gentle enough…
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Scratch Stars Award 2017 finalist turned session stylist, Marie-Louise Coster, has announced an additional string to her training bow. Training with All About Mi will now also be available in Marlborough, Wiltshire, thanks to a new partnership with Indulgence Beauty Salon and Clinic. The additional venue will allow professionals to…
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OPI has announced its bold new collection for summer 2019, in collaboration with footwear company, Converse. Seeing six new summer bright nail tones, the collection also see colour-matched Converse One Star slides and Chuck Taylor All Star Hi and Ox trainers – all inspired by electronic dance music. New nail…
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The Scratch team was lucky enough to receive an invite to one of the brightest events this season. OPI has teamed up with footwear company, Converse, to reveal a new, collaborative nail and footwear collection. With six new summer bright nail tones, the launch sees colour-matched Converse One Star slides…
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