What are oyster nails, the pearlescent nail trend for 2024?
First, there was the mermaidcore nail trend of the summer, inspired by the live action film remake of The Little Mermaid, and now the trend has been reimagined with oyster nails. The style brings a pearlescent, colour-changing finish to nails, and further opulence can be added with embellishments and 3D elements. The Beauty Pie 2024…
Read More15 Mickey & Minnie Mouse nail ideas for a magical manicure
To mark our favourite mouse couple’s birthday (18 November), we’re sharing 15 designs inspired by Disney’s Mickey and Minnie Mouse.
Read MoreWednesdaycore is trending for Halloween 2023: 20 Wednesday Addams nails to inspire
Premiering in November 2022, Netflix’s Wednesday introduced a new generation to the eccentric, macabre clan that is the Addams family and daughter, Wednesday Addams. As Halloween nears and with Wednesday set to return for season two, Wednesdaycore has become the latest trend to excite the fashion, beauty and nail world. “Around 341.23 million hours of the…
Read MoreMushroom nail art: 35 fairytale fungi looks that are trending this autumn
Embrace the magic of mushrooms this autumn, using a range of styles and shades to create trendy toadstool-inspired looks. Check out our roundup of 35 fabulous fungi designs below…
Read MoreWhat are syrup nails, the Korean beauty trend taking over social media?
Food-inspired nail trends have appeared thick and fast of late, from glazed donut to blueberry milk manis – and now, syrup nails are the latest trend to rock the beauty scene. Another K-Beauty style that’s gone global, #syrupnails has accumlated over 8M TikTok views and is similar to the lipgloss nail trend of this year.…
Read MoreShine bright with these 30+ starry nail designs
Getting your nails ready for the Scratch Stars Awards Party? Check out our roundup of readers’ star nail art…
Read MoreBarbiecore is trending: Here are the hottest pink nail designs
The Barbiecore or Barbie-inspired aesthetic has become one of beauty’s biggest trends of late. The buzz around the live-action Barbie movie has certainly had an influence, with searches for pink nails up by 122% this season, according to Pinterest data analysed by Wethrift.
Read More20 checkerboard nails to stay on-trend
Whether you prefer to keep it classic with black and white or opt to be bold with clashing hues and bright neons, checkerboard nail art is trendy and versatile for everyone! Check out our top 20 designs below…
Read MoreThese 20 smiley face nails will brighten your day
In need of a mood boost? It’s smiles all round here at Scratch! Check out some of our reader’s happy designs…
Read More25 holiday nail designs to inspire your clients this summer
Whether you’re jetting off to a holiday paradise or sipping mojitos in the comfort of your garden, enjoy our roundup of tropical nails to get you in the summer mood…
Read More10 of the sweetest candy nail designs you need to try
To mark National Candy Month, we’ve rounded up some of the sweetest nail designs inspired by our favourite sweets. Yum!
Read MoreNail art inspired by tattoos: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge
Check out entries to the 7 June 2023 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme: tattoo nails. Each design was submitted via Facebook or Instagram using #showscratch #creativechallenge. Follow Scratch on Instagram and Facebook for future Creative Challenges – launching every other Wednesday.
Read More30 trending swirl nail styles for SS23
Bored of your usual nail choices? Forget your classic French tips, we’ve rounded up some swirly nail designs to inspire a bold twist for your SS23 nail styling!
Read More20 nails inspired by Disney’s The Little Mermaid
Dive right in and see fabulous under the sea nails inspired by Disney’s The Little Mermaid! Check out our roundup of top picks below…
Read More16 iconic Eurovision-inspired nail styles you need to see
Eurovision fever is taking over the nail art world! With the Grand Final set to take place on 13 May 2023, we’ve rounded up 16 nail looks inspired by the Eurovision Song Contest to celebrate.
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