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St patrick's day nails

70+ St. Patrick’s Day nail design ideas for 2025

By Scratch Staff | 15 March 2025

St. Patrick’s Day: a global celebration of Irish culture, takes place each year on 17 March, marking the anniversary of the patron saint’s death. We’ve rounded up themed nail art inspiration to bring luck for the occasion…

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Get lucky with these 50 St. Patrick’s Day nail art designs: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Lilly Delmage | 13 March 2025

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.

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How to create shamrock nail art for St. Patrick’s Day

By Guest Writer | 10 March 2025

Named after the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday, held annually on 17 March to celebrate Irish heritage. Nail artist & educator, Julie-Anne Larivière, reveals how to create this shamrock design in time for the occasion. *Originally created using GELLUX

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Valentine’s checkerboard nails

By Guest Writer | 6 February 2024

Salon System nail expert, Jaz Moger, has created a Valentine’s checkerboard nails step-by-step using GELLUX.

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Chinese New Year lucky bag nail art

By Guest Writer | 5 February 2024

Jello Jello educator, Choi Jiwoo, celebrates the Chinese New Year with this 3D lucky bag nail design. Check out the step-by-step below… Products used: Nail file. Jello Jello Peel-Off Base Gel. Jello Jello Killing Top Gel. Jello Jello Edge Clear Gel. Jello Jello Color Gel in JC-01, JC-72, JC-73, JC-74…

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20 nail designs to mark the Chinese New Year

By Callie Iley | 3 February 2024

Xīn Nián Kuài Lè! (Happy New Year!)   To celebrate the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Dragon, beginning 10 February 2024, we’ve rounded up some striking Chinese New Year nail art designs to help you channel the spirit of the dragon. With plenty of bold red and…

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Cute blue dragon nail art

By Guest Writer | 29 January 2024

Celebrate the Chinese New Year on 10 February 2024 by embracing the Year of the Dragon through nail art. Secret Nail System educator, Lee Jiseon, shows how to create this cute blue dragon gel nail design. Products used: Nail file. GOD GEL Base Gel. GOD GEL Top Gel. GOD GEL…

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Aquarius nails

By Guest Writer | 23 January 2024

Step into Aquarius season with some nail art inspired by this charismatic air sign! Salon System nail expert, Jaz Moger, has created this Aquarius-inspired step-by-step using the Salon System GELLUX gel polish system, available via wholesalers nationwide.  

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3D nail art for Chinese New Year 2024

By Guest Writer | 21 January 2024

Welcome the Chinese New Year, celebrated on 10 February, with Avelitte Total Beauty Shop owner, Kim Hee Ra, who serves up this 3D design ready for the Year of the Dragon. Products used: Nail file. From The Nail Base Gel. From The Nail Non-Wipe Top Gel. From The Nail Non-Wipe…

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