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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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BEGIN A love affair with the Cherish by Mii make-up range

By Helena Biggs | 13 March 2017

Gerrard International has revealed Cherish by Mii, its new season make-up collection. Designed to inspire clients to cherish themselves and sashay into spring with the perfect pout, the collection features a palette of natural harmonising tones and metallic highlights. The new products include a Couture Eye Colour compact, infused with…

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Offer speedy nail art with MOYRA UK

By Kat Hill | 12 March 2017

Create detailed nail art with speed and ease thanks to Moyra. Distributor in the UK by Paragon, the stamping nail art range from the brand can be used to create a variety of looks. Containing everything you need to start stamping, the kits are a great introduction to the technique. The…

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SUSAN ROUTLEDGE partners with Hair No More

By Kat Hill | 12 March 2017

Beauty business consultant, Susan Routledge, and her team at Finishing Touch Health and Beauty Clinic, are set to partner up with Hair No More. The hair removal brand will be working with the Consett-based salon to offer the latest SHR (Super Hair Removal) treatments, delivering pain free, super-fast and affordable hair removal.…

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FABY UK announces Irish distribution partnership

By Kat Hill | 9 March 2017

Palms Extra, UK distributor for Faby, has announced that it will be working with 4Beauty Group to bring Faby products to Ireland as the appointed official distributors. “We are super excited to bring Faby to the Irish market,” says Hilary McMurray, of 4Beauty Group. “We really wanted to wait for…

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Cupid Crystal Magical Unicorn Collection

ADD SOME SPARKLE with Cupid Crystals

By Kat Hill | 8 March 2017

Add a mythical touch to your nail designs with the latest crystal collection from Cupid Crystals. The Magical Unicorn Collection features a variety of Swarovski crystals, including Rose, White Opal, Tanzanite and Crystal Aurore Boreale – all in a variety of sizes. With approximately 140 per pot, the Swarovski crystals are…

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Harriet Morrall Marble Nails

#NOWTRENDING: Marble Nails

By Helena Biggs | 7 March 2017

From Kim Kardashian’s chained nails to glittered cuticles: 2017 is no longer just about chrome, as new design ideas are pulling focus. It seems to be that greys, soft pinks and neutral hues are hot on the wish lists of many clients and we can’t help but love how this…

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