PRODUCTS & TREATMENTS

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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E-file rings of fire prevention

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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Crazy Angel Strip Tease

Prepare skin for flawless tanning with the Strip Tease Tan Eraser from Crazy Angel

By Sophie Nutt | 29 June 2018

Designed to gently and effectively remove self-tan, the Strip Tease Tan Eraser helps to reveal a fresh base for tanning services. The delicate cleansing mousse offers to remove self-tan in minutes without the use of harmful chemicals and promises to leave skin feeling smooth and hydrated. Effectively removing the tell-tale…

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Lemongrass&Orange

Freshen up with the Supertan Lemongrass and Orange Tan Accelerator

By Kat Hill | 29 June 2018

An ideal retail item or addition to a tanning service, see clients into the summer months with the Supertan Lemongrass and Orange Tan Accelerator. Featuring the ultra fresh scent of orange and lemongrass, the formula sees a moisturising base of shea butter. The lotion also boasts aloe vera and vitamin E, as well…

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INK Summer Dayz

Embrace Summer Dayz with INK London’s nail colour collection

By Sophie Nutt | 27 June 2018

Cater to bright nail requests and hot nail art demands with five punchy shades from INK London. Available in iLac gel polish, the hues are (L-R) Funky Fuschia, Blazing Sunset, Summer Sorbet, Ardent Amethyst and Purple Persuasion. Each available in 15ml bottles, iLac is LED and UV curable and offers…

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Form fitter

Easily adjust nail forms with INK London Fine Arrow Point Scissors

By Kat Hill | 26 June 2018

Ensure a snug fit with your forms thanks to the new Fine Arrow Point Scissors from INK London. Ergonomically designed, the scissors see a sharp point to easily adjust forms before product application. The scissors see a chic black handle and INK London’s crown emblem. Snap up the scissors at www.inknails.com

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Wax Chat: Andy Rouillard collaborates with Salon System to launch Just Wax Expert range

By Sophie Nutt | 25 June 2018

Salon System has revealed its collaboration with waxing guru, Andy Rouillard, of Axiom Bodyworks, for the Just Wax Expert range. Named Britain’s Top Male Waxing Specialist by the former grooming editor of Men’s Health, Andy Rouillard is an award-winning therapist and qualified teacher. The collaboration aims to understand and meet…

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Candy Coat Rainbow Box

Embrace a rainbow of gel polish shades with Candy Coat box

By Helena Biggs | 25 June 2018

Quirky gel polish brand, Candy Coat, has brought back its Rainbow Box due to popular demand; a cute pink box with 10 gel polish shades to boost your colour collection. The 10 shades include various colours of the rainbow, from hot pink to yellow, orange and blue, as well as…

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