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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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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Morgan Taylor new collection see six sultry shades

By Kat Hill | 11 August 2017

Inspired by the spirit of Spain, Morgan Taylor Professional Nail Lacquer has unveiled its seasonal collection – Matadora. The collection sees six new sexy shades: I’m Drawing a Blanco – white shimmer Mauve Your Feet – mauve nude crème Don’t Break my Corazón – orange red crème All Tango-d Up –…

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El Hombre

Create ombrés with ease thanks to INK LONDON

By Kat Hill | 10 August 2017

INK London has revealed one of its latest additions to its range of brushes. The El Hombre brush is designed to create the perfect ombré. The golden pearl brush can be used to blend shades together with ease, thanks to the specially design bristles. Find out more at www.inknails.com

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Bond Enhancer

Perfect your prep with NSI

By Kat Hill | 7 August 2017

The ideal prep products, the NSI Bond Enhancer nail ph Balancer works to enhance the bond of any nail service and balance the nails’ PH levels. Great for clients with lifting problems, this bond enhancer can be used before starting the service for extra adhesion. With its brush-on application, the prep product…

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Get going with All That Jazz

By Kat Hill | 5 August 2017

Get your nail services started with the All That Jazz Complete Manicure & Pedicure Kit. Available in three scents, Apple Cucumber, Captivate or Chocolate Orange, the comprehensive kit is great for techs on the go or to accompany the All That Jazz training. The kits sees a bag bursting with All That Jazz products, including Cuticle Balm,…

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Cuccio butter coconut

Totally tropical treatments with Cuccio Naturale

By Kat Hill | 4 August 2017

Offer totally tropic and on-trend hand and foot treatments with Cuccio Naturale’s Coconut scented range. With the refreshing scent of coconut, the products boast a formula seeing bamboo, shea butter, grapeseed and organ oil. The range sees everything needed for a spa-like service. Products include Extended Massage Lotion, Hydrating Heel Treatment and Micro…

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Gelish Matadora display

EMBRACE SEXY nail shades with Gelish’s Matadora nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 29 July 2017

Gelish has taken the bull by the horns and been inspired by Spain for its autumn/winter nail colour collection. Taking influence from the vibrant culture and scenery of Spain, the collection includes rich tones of navy, purple and red available in the soak-off gel polish formula, that lasts at least…

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