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8 simple steps to create a Christmas gonk nail design

By Guest Writer | 13 December 2025

This adorable gonk nail guide comes courtesy of Gelish educator, Monika Ferreira. Gelish products are available in the UK via www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk Once you’ve honed your gonk creation skills using Monika’s guide, click here for more gonk nail inspo.

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Christmas candy cane nail art guide

By Guest Writer | 8 December 2025

Nail artist & Mii Cosmetics creator, Simu of @simlynail, shares a step-by-step guide to this sugar and spice seasonal set. Get ready for the festive season with this deliciously glittery look using Colour Confidence Nail Polishes* from Mii Cosmetics. *All shades are also available in the Mii Cosmetics Statement Gel…

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18 alternative Christmas nail art designs

By Scratch Staff | 5 December 2025

Looking for Christmas nail styles with an alternative twist? Explore the dark side of nail art with gothcore-inspired takes on festive designs.

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How to create a party-ready New Year’s Eve nail art look

By Guest Writer | 1 December 2024

Get clients into the party spirit with a design that’s perfect for New Year’s Eve, courtesy of Halo VIP, Tamzin Pope. All products used are available via Pure Nails. Originally published 2023.

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20 festive nail salon décor ideas to get clients in the Christmas spirit

By Scratch Staff | 1 December 2024

As the holidays approach, salons are being decorated with Christmas trees and fairy lights to celebrate the festive period. Check out our roundup of Christmas salon displays below…

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Christmas character nail art: how to paint the Grinch

By Guest Writer | 26 November 2024

You’re a mean one, Mr Grinch! UK freehand nail artist, Gemma Dawson, has created this Grinch nail design, perfect for the festive season.

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Festive French manicure tutorial: how to achieve Christmas holly nails

By Guest Writer | 25 November 2024

This festive French design was created by Halo VIP, Hari Hatfield, using products from the brand. Learn how to recreate it below…

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How to paint a cute candy cane & snowflake nail design for Christmas

By Guest Writer | 22 November 2024

Norwich make-up & nail artist, Tabby Castro, created this Christmas design using products from Artistic Nail Design, available in the UK via Sweet Squared. Check out the step-by-step below…

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How to create an intricate, 3D Christmas bauble nail design

By Guest Writer | 20 November 2024

Recreate this ornate bauble design by Magpie Beauty educator, Sophie Hudd, for the Christmas season by following her steps below…

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