#ShowScratch Creative Challenge: 2023 nail trend prediction
#ShowScratch Creative Challenge
Check out entries to the 4 January nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating nail designs with the theme ‘2023 nail trend prediction’.
Each design was submitted via Facebook or Instagram using #showscratch #creativechallenge.
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Acrylic Angel predicts smiley face nails will trend in 2023
Adelle Breakwell - "Animal print"
@adorn.nailsbyamymay - "Double sided nails is this year's hot new trend, along with extreme marbling"
@aethereal_nails - "My trend prediction for 2023 is the crackled jelly stamper"
Agnieszka Landoch sees purple styles being big
Alicia Knights - "Coloured acrylic designs"
All Natural - "Animal print"
Amber-jane Mcleod - "I think lots of vibrant yellows and nudes - and more nail art"
Ami Pearson - "I’m going with good old animal print"
Ana Gabriela Barrientos predicts nude nails with embellishments
Andrea Bennett-Galbraith - "Duo reverse mixed media sets"
Ania Prus - "Constellation nails"
Anna Dance - "Clean, aesthetic looks"
Annie Sarah Valencia thinks sparkle details will be popular
B Beautiful U - "Frosted nails"
Beautify - "Green all the way"
@beautybyalanya_x - "My 2023 prediction is that the French/micro French will be very popular"
Becky French - "Tartan"
Becky Gresty - "Reflective glitter"
Beth Gaunt - "Colourful abstract"
Bycarlie - "Neon flames"
@bytayler__ predicts coloured Frenchies will be big
Calley Barham -"I’m calling chrome"
Candida De Lange - "Chromes and metallics"
Caroline Fenner - "Glitter and gems"
Caroline Jane Dovey - "Simple Frenchies with a colour twist. I love these all year round"
Charlie Sarimanolis-Evans sees funky animal print trending
Charlotte Atwill - "Neon"
Chaz Rebekka Vizor - "I think Frenchies are making a comeback, with a little added extra"
Chelsea Hodge - "I think animal print will be big this year"
Cheryl Louise Knott - "Foils"
Claire Wright Wager - Foil nails are her 2023 trend prediction
Coco's Nail Artistry & Beauty - "Princess nails"
Corinna Ball - "Flowers, especially in spring"
Courtney Crosbie - "I'm guessing ombré"
Courtney Dawson - "I would love more vintage/Tiffany vibes this year"
Creative Nails by Loz - "Iridescents, 3D gels and futuristic looks"
CutiColors - "Simple patterned stripes with a touch of matte. Sometimes less is more"
Dai Va thinks abstract nails will be big
Deborah Mackin - "Natural nails/ micro French"
Dee's Beauty Bar predicts that alternative French looks will trend
@designbyjanet_ - "I’m predicting this French combo will be a trend this year"
Donna Donjj Parsons - "Taking a wild guess... chrome tips"
Edit Gaal Leszkoczi showcases embellishments, 3D work, foil and detailed nail art as her trend prediction for 2023
Elina Mogilevceva sees that gold details will be big
Emma Claridge - "I think the glazed donut look will still be popular this year"
Emma Laverton - "I think tweed is up there this year"
Emz Owers - "French with added extra"
Enchantress Nails - "3D embellishments, bling and black - it never goes out of fashion"
Eve Borrett - "Gradient colours"
Flawless Mossley - "Matte and comic nails"
Gail Cheneler Nicholls showcases warm tones, gold details and embellishments as her prediction
Gemma Sansom - "Brown/nude mixes"
Glitz & glam nails by jodi-lea - "Coloured ombré, flowers and swirls"
Gosia Tomczyk - "I think French is coming back"
@hessbeautyhut thinks black and white alternative French nails will be popular
Hollie Jones predicts French nails will trend in 2023
@hrbeauty_x - "My 2023 nail trend prediction is a night under the stars"
Ilona Kricka predicts encapsulated glitter nails
@_iwnails - "Moon and stars nails"
Jade Emily - "Plushie nails"
Jade Mullin - "Short and simple this year"
Jaque Shackleton-Ineson - "Nature-themed nails, as everyone loves bees and yellow makes us smile - and we all need some of that this year"
Jemma King - "Colour block nails"
Jennie Padbury - "Chrome"
@jess_beautyyx predicts cute pastel nail art will be popular
Jodes Christina - "French with animal print"
Jodie Foster - "Glitter, shimmer and freehand nail art swirls"
Jodie Louise Nails & Beauty Boutique - "I'm going with animal print and lots of popular pink"
jodyelizabethmackay - "Metallics and rhinestones"
Julie Quinn Cornes - "Embellished jewels"
Karla Beth Andrews - "I think hand-painted nail art will be big again this year"
Karolina Mizera - "Gold glitter and green - the best combination"
Karymar Gonzalez Torres - "Chrome"
Katie Louise Charnock - "Neons"
Katz Nails & Beauty thinks bright abstract tips will be popular
Kayleigh Lizzie Wood - "I think French will be a massive hit this year"
Keeley Duggan - "Aura abstracts is my 2023 trend prediction"
Kelli Tuck - "Bright and bold nails with colour clashes"
Kelliemarie Barbie Shaw - "Neons and foils"
Kelly Steele - "Chrome"
Kerry Leigh - "Comic strip nails"
Kim Poels-Frederiks - "Whimsical inlay"
Kirstie Mepham - "Pastel abstracts"
Kirsty Wykes - "Dark ombré"
@kmrnailss showcases contrasting hues for her 2023 prediction
Leia Sarah sees snake-themed nails being big
Lenni Rowland predicts chrome star nails
Lianne Chatfield-Batchelor - "Greens"
@lilsbeauty.x predicts neon abstract designs will be popular
Lisa Johnston Nail Artist - "I believe texture and metallics will trend in 2023"
@littlehouseofnails_ - "Pick n mix nails"
Louise Bradshaw - "Micro French"
Mariesha's Beauty Lounge & Training - "Matte nails"
Mo Maureen Laughton predicts checkerboard-themed nails
Moreanu Alexandra - "Gold vibe nails"
My passion (Nails by M) predicts that French manicures will trend
Nail Art by Elizabeth - "I can’t get enough of last year's swirl trend yet"
Nailed by Emily - "Tartan abstract tips"
@naillab.e17 - "Baby boomer - modern French"
Nails & Beauty by Louise - "Anything goes - mix ‘n’ match"
Nails2u by Sandra - "Natural French"
@nailsbyjamie_x - "Metallic silver zebra"
Natalie Kirk predicts the popularity of the alternative French
Natalie Nat predicts that minimalist designs will be popular
@natb.nails - "I think French and glitter will still be a trend this year"
Nativis Nails - "Metallics and glitter combined"
Nicci Barby - "Black and white nails"
Nicci Coleman - "Loud and matte for 2023"
Nicola Anne Patterson - "Chrome nails"
NixNails&Beauty - "Lots and lots of magenta"
Oksana Smirnova - "Metal effects"
Paige Jones - "I’m calling chrome"
Pauline Rogers predicts ombré nails with a twist will trend
@pressonprofessionail - "I predict nail trends for this year will be all about matte and bling"
Ralu Nails Studio - "Reflective nails"
Randa Ahmed sees pastel hues being popular
Robyn Reed Beauty - "I'm loving animal print so I'm going for that"
Roxana Vulpasu predicts that matte nails will trend
Sam Townsend predicts glittery, diamond-effect nails
Samantha Pearson - "Chrome"
Samantha Victoria Lund - "I'm calling bold and classy nails"
Sara Siddall - "Chrome and gems"
Sarah Britton - "Bright and beautiful I think"
Sarah Tetlow - "Lace"
Sarah’s Beauty York predicts French nail styles
Shannon Martin - "I think shorter nails will be on trend, with more and more people doing builder in a bottle"
Shannon Mason - "I think classic, neat, one colour manicures are here to stay this year"
Shannon McKenna - "French chrome tips"
Sharna Boghurst - "Glitter, shimmer and colour cuticles"
Sharon Redgers - "Chromes - quick, simple and effective"
Simona Skelte - "I'm guessing tartan designs"
So Polishable - "Simple builder sets with a touch of chrome"
Sophie Cox - "Pastel glazed nails"
Sophie Donaldson - "Army nails could be big in different colour combos"
Sophie Howard - "I can see some hearts heading this way for romantic February"
Stephanie Gilbert - "I think maximalism and 3D styles, including miniature sculptures and bubbles, are going to take off this year"
Story nails predicts gold foil and French nails will trend
Sugarcoat Nails & Beauty - "Pastels and chrome"
Sylvie Golec - "Princess nails"
Tan Adams - "Nudes with chrome accents"
@tels_nails - "Reflective nails"
The Male Nail technician - "I created this matte chameleon flake style. Is it a new trend for 2023? I think so"
The Nail Artist - "Alternative French manis"
@thegeldesign sees that milky chocolate shades will be popular
Tracey Hazeldon - "Loud and proud nails"
Truly Love Nails predicts emerald nail designs will trend
@twoheadeddaisynails - "Cow print"
Udderly Beautiful Nails & Beauty - "I’m calling a variety of Frenches"
V. Design par Vickie Dubois sees abstract nails being popular
Veronique Muijtjens-Huntjens - "Inlay rose"
Vicki Wilson Nail Technician Exclusive, predicts pop art nails will continue to be popular
Vicky Fisher - "I think short, plain manicures"
Vicky Legg - "I think a French colour twist will be hot this summer"
Victoria Atkinson Beauty Therapy - "Pop art"
Victoria Bolton thinks glitter stripes will be big in 2023
White Lily Nails - "Cartoon nails"
@xtranailbar predicts cat eye nails will be popular this year
Yasmin Hodge - "Abstract in all different patterns and colours"
Zoe Johns predicts glitter nails to be popular
Zoe Steward thinks sparkly details will be big this year
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