Women Leading in Beauty: Why We Back The Gel Bottle
At Pamper Puff we choose our partnerships carefully. We believe beauty should feel intentional, rooted in quality, integrity, and stories worth telling. That is why The Gel Bottle is more than just a favourite polish brand to us. It is a brand led by a woman whose journey reflects everything we stand for.
About Us: Our Mission and Belief
Pamper Puff was founded on a simple idea: wellness and beauty should happen in the real, everyday spaces where people spend their time, such as offices, events and studios, not only in luxury spas. We exist to bring moments of care, creativity and confidence into those environments. Our mission is to treat every client with respect, to use products that perform and align with our values, and to build relationships that last.
We believe in products that work hard, but also mean something. When our team paints nails, we want those nails to last. When our clients see their manicure days later, we want them to think, “That was a good decision.” But we also want our choices to reflect values: products from ethical sources, businesses built with integrity, and stories of leadership that resonate with our own.
Daisy’s Early Roots and Creative Spark
Daisy Kalnina’s story begins well before The Gel Bottle existed. As early as age seven she was already selling at her local market. When she was fourteen she started helping manage her mother’s salon after school. Later she trained formally as a nail technician. She bought her own salon in Brighton, where she worked daily with clients, learned what they wanted and saw where existing products fell short. She realised that many polishes did not last, many colours lacked vibrancy, and the formulas did not match the performance her clients deserved. With her training, creative eye and technical ambition, she began developing her own gel formulas.
What began in a single salon has grown into an international business. Today Daisy runs The Gel Bottle Inc, Peaccí and The Gel Bottle Academy, reaching nail professionals all over the world.
As she has said in interviews:
“My hope has always been to run a successful business that would also be an extension of my creative ambitions.”
“There is no one route to success … staying agile has proven to be the best point of learning for me over the years.”
Challenges, Vision and Growth
Daisy’s path was not without obstacles. She has spoken about how challenges forced her to adapt. Business shifts, scaling production and market pressures required flexibility. Staying agile was key. She also credits a positive mindset, visualisation techniques and persistence for helping her push through tough times.
Over time, The Gel Bottle expanded beyond the UK. It now ships globally and Daisy has grown a team of more than 100 people, from core staff to warehouse teams and educators. She has also used her platform to support nail technicians in challenging times. For example, during the pandemic she launched a Brand Rep scheme that helped technicians whose work was affected, raising funds and creating alternative income streams.
Her achievements include industry awards, the launch of sister brands and academies, and recognition in major beauty publications. Her success speaks not only to polish sales, but to her wider influence in the beauty world.
Why Her Story Resonates With Us
When we at Pamper Puff look at Daisy’s journey, we see parallels to our own. Starting small, recognising gaps in the market, creating something new, and growing while holding onto core values is what drives us. Daisy turned her frustration with existing products into a brand. We turned the need for wellness in workplaces and events into a company.
We admire her courage in experimentation, her commitment to growth, and her willingness to support others. These are the kinds of leaders we want to stand beside, ones who lift others as they rise.
The Gel Bottle: Products That Deliver
The Gel Bottle’s products must perform, and they do. Their polishes are long-lasting, with strong adhesion and vibrant colour. They are vegan and cruelty-free, which matters to many of our clients. Because their collections evolve, we can offer fresh, current choices rather than the same old palette. For our team it means we can trust consistency. For clients it means a manicure that still looks good days later.
When a client looks down at their nails on day five or seven and sees no chips, no dullness, that is a mark of quality. And that quality must match the ethical and business story behind it.
Bringing It Together: Why We Back The Gel Bottle
We back The Gel Bottle because it aligns with us in mission, in performance, and in values. Daisy Kalnina has built a brand from real insight, creative drive and persistence. She has expanded globally while nurturing a community and supporting others. Her story is not just inspirational, it is proof that women-led businesses can drive innovation, shift markets and lead with heart.
At Pamper Puff our mission is to create moments that uplift, restore and inspire. Working with The Gel Bottle helps us do that.