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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LCN Moon Metal

TOP OFF nails with new LCN product launch

By Helena Biggs | 3 June 2017

Create a high-impact nail look with LCN’s sparkly new top coat product. Ideal for retailing, the Moon Metal Top Coat contains platinum, light-reflecting particles for a shiny nail look when worn alone. It can also be used over colour to create a mesmerising multi-tonal effect. It is available individually and…

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Cute Mood

CRYSTAL PARADE launches new crystal mix

By Helena Biggs | 3 June 2017

Add to your crystal collection with the latest launch from Crystal Parade. The new Cute Mood colour mix features 200 Swarovski crystals in shades of light rose, rose, fuchsia, white opal and AB. The mix is designed to complement Swarovski’s Crystal Pixie product in Cute Mood, which contains a 5g…

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Jane Iredale Glosses

JANE IREDALE unveils new lip gloss shades

By Helena Biggs | 1 June 2017

Jane Iredale has launched three new lip gloss shades that are ideal for retailing. Made to capture the essential summer look, the new shades include Martini, a creamy beige, Pink Lady, a creamy pink and Hot Cider, a creamy gold. All three glosses are encased in the brand’s new-look packaging,…

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Izabelle Hammon Blooming Beautiful

IZABELLE HAMMON reveals floral-inspired nail colour collection

By Helena Biggs | 31 May 2017

Izabelle Hammon has unveiled four pretty pastel nail shades; available in both Calgel for pros and iZ Nail Lacquer. Inspired by pretty flowers, Blooming Beautiful features Wild Sage, a light green, Forget Me Not, a powder blue, Lily Romance, a chalky pink and Wisteria Line, a pale purple with a subtle…

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ADD LUXURY to your treatments with INFINatura Cura Heat

By Kat Hill | 29 May 2017

Add some warming indulgence to your manicures and pedicures with this candle mask. The INFINatura Cura Heat is a 100% natural candle that sees a blend of eight natural oils, including Camellia, Argan, Red Mandarin, Bergamot, Sunflower, Crambe Abyssinica, Geranium and Vitamin E. Simply light the candle to melt the wax before…

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BUILD, SHAPE and protect with iZ PRO Base & Build Gel

By Kat Hill | 29 May 2017

Protect from chips and peeling with iZ PRO Base & Build Gel. Thanks to the gel’s key ingredient, a powerful keratin bond, creates a long long lasting nail look when used as a base and topcoat The formula cures clear in 20 seconds for LED and 60 seconds for UV and can…

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