Male Celeb Nails

By Callie Iley | 16 April 2020

‘Male polish’ and ‘MAN-icures’ have been popping up all over our social media feeds. The movement against traditional gender stereotypes has been gaining more and more traction, so check out our roundup of our favourite celebrities joining in and rocking their own nail art designs…

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Disney Nail Designs

By Callie Iley | 6 April 2020
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We’ve been working our way through the films on Disney+ since its UK debut – so work your way through our round up of our Disney nail designs by Scratch readers…

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Crufts 2020

By Callie Iley | 6 March 2020
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Crufts is an international dog show held in the UK every year, honouring the massive role that dogs play in our lives. Why not celebrate your furry friend with a manicure? Check out our pawsome roundup of doggy designs below!

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Nails for National Pizza Day

By Callie Iley | 4 February 2020
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Always a popular pick, it’s no surprise that there is a national day dedicated to pizza! Celebrated annually on 9 February, check out our round-up of pizza-themed nails below…

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Chinese New Year: Year of the Rat

By Scratch Staff | 14 January 2020

Full of celebrations, Chinese New Year officially begins on January 25th and ends on February 4th. The 16 days of the festival sees many traditions to welcome in the new year. According to Chinese astrology, 2020 is also the Year of the Rat! In Chinese culture, rats were seen as a sign of wealth and surplus – so it’s…

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French sparkle

By Scratch Staff | 5 January 2020
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Add a little va-va-voom to your client’s manicure with gorgeous, glittering tips and a touch of ring finger detailing. Nails and design by Kayley Cairns, Akzentz U.K. Ace educator, Essex.

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Pretty Poinsettia

By Scratch Staff | 15 December 2019
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Scratch Stars One Stroke Artist of the Year 2018 & 2019 winner, Rebecca Isaac, used the one-stroke technique to create the crimson petals of this poinsettia flower.

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Happy Holly-Days by Carrie-Leigh Allen

By Scratch Staff | 2 December 2019
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Add a luxe guided effect to your festive nail art with this look from Carrie-Leigh Allen, northwest educator for Artistic Nail Design. Artistic Nail Design products are available from Louella Belle at www.louellabelle.co.uk

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Sparkling Snowflakes

By Scratch Staff | 26 November 2019
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Sophie Harris-Greenslade, aka The Illustrated Nail, reveals how to create a sparkling snowflake design that’s perfect for winter and the festive season.

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