22 Thanksgiving nail art designs to try in 2025
Thanksgiving, marked annually in countries like the US and Canada on the fourth Thursday of November, celebrates the blessings of the past year. Families come together and enjoy feasts, typically featuring turkey and pie. If you’re after Thanksgiving nail inspiration, look no further than this roundup of styles – from hand-sculpted 3D creations to fall-focused fingertips…
Read MoreParty tartan nail art – shimmer style tutorial
Scratch 2025 columnist & Scratch Stars Ultimate Gel Polish Stylist, Jiak Hing, shares a step-by-step for this twinkling tartan look. “This tartan shimmer nail style is fun, elegant and pairs beautifully with a black tie event outfit,” she says. “The colour contrasts make the design pop, and tartan is a timeless autumn/winter pattern.” Follow Jiak…
Read More60 poppy nail design ideas for Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day falls on 11 November and presents an opportunity to honour members of the armed forces that have died in the line of duty, with the poppy being a symbol of remembrance. Here, we share nail designs to mark the occasion…
Read MoreCelebrate Bonfire Night with 20 firework nail art looks
Decorate nails with pops of colour and sparkle this Bonfire Night, taking inspiration from these firework designs by nail pros…
Read MoreHow to paint firework nail art for Bonfire Night
Pure Nails head of education, Tina Bell, has created this firework nail design for Bonfire Night using Halo Gel Polish. Recreate it using the five steps below…
Read More40 fang-tastic French tip nail ideas for Halloween
Mix up the classic French manicure by adding spook-tacular Halloween twists! Check out our roundup of freakishly good French tip nails for spooky season below…
Read MoreFrightening funhouse fingertips: Halloween nail art tutorial
This playful twist on Halloween by Simu of @simlynail offers a spellbinding mix of spooky and stylish. Frightening funhouse meets Halloween glam, featuring shades from Mii Cosmetics’ Cosy Up With Mii collection. Simu crafted the design using Mii Colour Confidence Nail Polish. You will need: Base coat (Simu used Mii To Have + To Hold Base…
Read More50+ scary-good nail art ideas to try this Halloween
Ghostly greetings from the Scratch team! Whether you’re a horror enthusiast or prefer a Disney twist, why not show some love for Halloween through nail art? Check out our roundup of spook-tacular designs…
Read More25 nail designs that prove Halloween looks pretty in pink
Turn up the cute factor and add some pink to Halloween nail styles! Check out our roundup of pink possessed nail picks below…
Read More20 nail art ideas to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month: an event dedicated to increasing understanding of and supporting those affected by breast cancer. Nail art is one way to show support, and can incorporate a symbolic pink colour scheme and the pink ribbon: the worldwide symbol of breast cancer awareness. Check out our roundup of nail designs to…
Read MoreGhostface nail art step-by-step guide
It’s spooky season! Time to craft creepy creations and embrace the darker side of nail art… Light Elegance educator, Tina Li, shares the step-by-step process for creating ghoulish Ghostface nails, using products available via www.lightelegance.co.uk. You will need: Black gel polish or colour gel. White gel paint. Top coat.
Read More40 pretty as a pumpkin nail designs for Halloween
Whether you’re pumpkin picking or designing a Jack-O-Lantern, it’s undeniable that pumpkins are an essential part of any Halloween celebration! Check out our roundup of pumpkin nail styles to inspire below…
Read More25 ghoulishly good Halloween mix & match nail designs
Mix up your Halloween nail styles with mix & match designs! Check out our roundup of spook-tacular nail looks below…
Read More18 cute spooky nail art looks to inspire Halloween manicures
If adorable ghosts and pretty pumpkins are your preference over horror and gore, you aren’t alone. Cute Halloween manicures have been all over our social media feeds, and we can see why! Here’s a roundup of Halloween manicures to help you creep it cute…
Read More5 steps to paint Scream nail art for Halloween
This Scream-inspired nail look, by Artistic Nail Design, Famous Names & Footlogix brand ambassador at Sweet Squared, Laura Chree, is perfect for Halloween! All Artistic products mentioned are available via www.sweetsquared.com
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