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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Gelcare gel polish continues collaboration with photographer Gab Bois for SS22

By Callie Iley | 15 May 2022

Established in 2019, Canadian nail brand, Gelcare, was created by Emlie Sanscartier, founder of the popular Le Manoir  nail salon. Emilie’s time in the salon allowed her to bring her expertise as a nail artist and salon owner to her brand, which has announced a second collaboration with fellow Montreal artist,…

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Nailchemy summer

Nailchemy serves up holiday vibes with 3 vibrant nail colour collections

By Rebecca Hitchon | 12 May 2022

Whether clients are beginning to jet off on holiday or just want to dream of summer days through their nails, it’s time to ensure you can create the perfect mojito-sipping mani and poolside-ready pedi. Get prepped for summer 2022 with Nailchemy‘s three nail collections, in gel polish, glitter and acrylic…

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CND pro skincare

CND™ unveils 7-piece Pro Skincare range for hand & foot treatments

By Helena Biggs | 11 May 2022

CND™ has unveiled Pro Skincare, a professional range of skincare-inspired spa products to elevate hand and foot treatments. The vegan, eco-friendly range will launch in the UK on 31 May 2022 and has been co-developed with skincare experts and nail professionals. All seven products are housed in 100% recycled packaging.…

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NSI Balance Elite

Sculpt & shape nails with NSI’s 8 Balance Elite Hard Gels

By Helena Biggs | 6 May 2022

NSI has unveiled the Balance Elite system; eight HEMA-free hard gels designed for all levels of nail technician. Researched, developed and manufactured by NSI in the USA, the gels have a self-levelling formula and will still in place while sculpting. Suitable to create any length of nail enhancement, the gels…

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Magnetic nail pastel blush gels

Be spring-ready with 6 pastel Magnetic Nail Design shades

By Callie Iley | 6 May 2022

Magnetic Nail Design has expanded its range of cruelty-free and vegan Blush Blend Gels, adding six pretty brush-on pastel shades, ideal for spring styling. The 15ml builder gels with hint of colour are ideal for enhancing and strengthening nails. They can be worn alone, without colour on top, or with…

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Sally hansen friends

Oh. My. Gawd. The Sally Hansen X Friends nail colour collection is here

By Rebecca Hitchon | 5 May 2022

American nail and beauty brand, Sally Hansen, has unveiled a 10-piece nail polish collection inspired by hit TV show, Friends™. Partnering with Warner Bros. Consumer Products, the collection celebrates top moments from the ’90s sitcom, with each shade taking its inspiration from one of the most-loved moments from the programme’s…

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