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Slither into the Year of the Snake in style: 15 nail art ideas to celebrate Chinese New Year

By Lilly Delmage | 5 January 2025

Chinese New Year 2025 is celebrated on January 29th, welcoming the Year of the Snake. Thankfully, the nail industry is no stranger to snake-inspired designs, from snake-skin prints and hand-painted characters to 3D creations. However, if you’d rather steer clear of animal motifs, embracing the colours of the event is…

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Bring the party to nails for NYE with these 30 design ideas

By Scratch Staff | 27 December 2024

Whether you’re going out or staying in for New Year’s Eve, bring the celebrations to nails! Check out our roundup of party nail designs for the occasion…

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25 creative Christmas tree & bauble nail art ideas

By Scratch Staff | 23 December 2024

O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree – how lovely you are on nails! We’ve rounded up nail art designs featuring chic Christmas trees and beautiful baubles to inspire creations. Check them out below…

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30 adorable Christmas gonk nail ideas you’ll want to try

By Scratch Staff | 21 December 2024

Merry Gonkmas! To help you bring a cute touch to festive styling, we’ve rounded up 30 nail art looks inspired by the loveable Christmas gonk…

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How to create bauble nail art for Christmas

By Guest Writer | 20 December 2024

Recreate this festive bauble design by following the step-by-step from nail brand, The Pro Gel.

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30+ mix & match nail looks for the ultimate festive fingertips

By Guest Writer | 19 December 2024

Rock all of the Christmas nail trends by opting for a festive mix & match design. Check out our roundup of reader designs below…

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30 candy cane nail designs to satisfy your Christmas nail art cravings

By Scratch Staff | 18 December 2024

Add a sweet touch to Christmas claws with 30 candy cane-inspired designs by nail pros… Originally published 6 December 2022.

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15 minimalist Christmas nail ideas for a subtle yet festive manicure

By Lilly Delmage | 17 December 2024

For clients seeking a more low-key festive manicure, consider delicate holiday designs, textured nails and feature fingers to complement holiday outfits. We’ve rounded up 15 to inspire Christmas nail decisions…

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Girl power nail art for IWD

By Guest Writer | 8 March 2024

Salon System nail expert, Julie-Anne Larivière, has created a girl power nail step-by-step using GELLUX, available via wholesalers nationwide, to celebrate International Women’s Day.

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Fall in love with 15 monochromatic Valentine’s looks

By Callie Iley | 13 February 2024

Embrace the striking simplicity of monochrome this Valentine’s Day, trading traditional red and pink hues for black and white. Check out our roundup of reader designs below…

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25 flippin’ fantastic nail designs for Pancake Day

By Scratch Staff | 13 February 2024

Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, is the traditional feast day before Lent: the 40 days leading up to Easter. As well as serving as a great opportunity to indulge in pancakes – sweet or savoury, the day marks a chance to create delicious designs on nails. Check out our roundup…

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20 Anti-Valentine’s nail ideas for those not feeling the love

By Scratch Staff | 12 February 2024

If you or your nail clients aren’t feeling the romance this Valentine’s Day, take a look at our roundup of alternative nail designs to inspire creative handiwork…

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Love letters for Valentine’s Day

By Guest Writer | 12 February 2024

Salon System nail expert & owner of Golden Triangle Nails, Natalie Farrow, has created this Valentine’s Day love letter nail design, using shades from GELLUX. GELLUX products are available from wholesalers nationwide.

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3D blue dragon for Chinese New Year 2024

By Guest Writer | 8 February 2024

10 February marks the Chinese New Year, with 2024 welcoming the Year of the Dragon. Channel the spirit of the dragon through your nails with this lucky 3D blue dragon look, created by Nail Sunhada founder, Kim Sunhee. Products used: Nail file. Ageha Brush On Easy Off Cushion Base. Ageha…

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