60 chrome nail design ideas to help you stay on-trend in 2025
Chrome styling has dominated the nail scene for a long while now, and isn’t going anywhere. Check out our pick of shining design inspiration to help you achieve the nail trend…
Read MoreNail techs create designs inspired by causes they care about: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge
Check out entries to the 26 March 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: A cause I care about. Each nail style was submitted via Instagram or Facebook using #ShowScratch #CreativeChallenge. Follow Scratch on Instagram and Facebook for future Creative Challenges – launching every other Wednesday.
Read MoreMatching manicures: 15 stylish nail art ideas for friends, family & couples
Because who doesn’t want a matching manicure with their nearest and dearest? The 2025 Pinterest Predicts report states that consumers are focusing on their personal connections to inspire beauty choices. The search term, ‘friends matching nails’, has risen by 35%, so expect clients to seek similar looks to friends, family and partners. We’ve rounded up…
Read More16 Aries nail art designs that are fiery & stylish
Zodiac nails are trending, and it’s time to celebrate Aries babies with fiery and bold designs. The Aries star sign typically governs from March 21 to April 19. So, if you’re looking for a birthday manicure or simply enjoy aligning nails with the zodiac, it’s the perfect time to draw inspiration from Aries-themed nail art.…
Read MoreChina on your hand? Porcelain nails are trending: here’s 20 designs we love
English pop group, T’Pau, topped the UK singles chart in the ’80s with ‘China In Your Hand’, and who knew that almost 40 years later, wearing china on the hands – specifically nails – would be so popular? Porcelain or china-inspired nail art captures the delicate beauty of traditional blue and white ceramic patterns, often…
Read MoreGet lucky with these 50 St. Patrick’s Day nail art designs: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge
Check out entries to the 12 March 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Feeling lucky. Each nail style was submitted via Instagram or Facebook using #ShowScratch #CreativeChallenge. Follow Scratch on Instagram and Facebook for future Creative Challenges – launching every other Wednesday.
Read More30+ empowering nail designs to celebrate International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global event, taking place each 8 March to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and promote the acceleration of women’s equality. The campaign theme for 2025 is ‘Accelerate Action’. Check out our roundup of IWD-inspired nail designs for the occasion…
Read MoreHow to create girl power nail art for International Women’s Day
Nail artist & educator, Julie-Anne Larivière, has created a girl power nail step-by-step to celebrate International Women’s Day. *Originally created using GELLUX
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day: 5 steps to create female outline nails
Norwich nail artist, Tabby Casto, has created a purple pierced design with female outlines to celebrate International Women’s Day, using Artistic Nail Design – available in the UK via Sweet Squared.
Read More50+ daffodil nail art designs to celebrate St. David’s Day
St. David’s Day is the feast day of the patron saint of Wales and falls on 1 March: the date of his death in 589 AD. Symbols of Wales: daffodils and leeks, are traditionally worn to commemorate the day, while traditional Welsh food is eaten and parades are enjoyed. Explore daffodil-themed nail designs by pros…
Read MoreGet Jennifer Lopez’s nail look with 30 butterfly nail art designs
Butterfly nail art: the perfect spring accessory being worn by celebrities. Celeb nail tech, Tom Bachik, shared a photo of singer, JLo’s, butterfly nail art on Instagram, captioning the design ‘Butterfly Kisses’. The singer opted for black hand-painted butterfly outlines, enhanced with Swarovski crystals for a touch of sophistication and glam. The design has inspired…
Read MoreTurn heads with these 60+ mesmerising cat eye nail ideas
Cat eye nails are trending, featuring an eye-catching, shimmering finish. This illusion-effect design is perfect for making a statement. Indulge in our roundup of nail styles by pros for inspiration…
Read MoreCelebrate your Pisces birthday with these 15 zodiac nail art ideas
For our Pisces readers – this one’s for you! There’s no better way to celebrate your ‘main character’ month than with a zodiac-themed manicure. For Pisces, manicures often take inspiration from the astrological symbol of the fish, with the aquatic animal painted onto nails. Scroll for all things Pisces manicure inspo…
Read More45 pawsome pet portrait nail designs
Here at Scratch, we love four-legged friends – and even more so when they feature on nails! Check out our roundup of pet portrait nail designs to show that even when you’re out and about, your fur babies can still be with you…
Read More37 low-key nail looks for Valentine’s Day
Barely-there manis offer a love-ly subtle touch for Valentine’s Day! Why not opt for touches of colour, delicate heart details and dainty encapsulations? Check out our roundup of low-key looks below…
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