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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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Spark clients Christmas spirit with 37 festive foliage-inspired nail art designs

By Scratch Staff | 30 December 2023

We love some mistletoe, a Christmas garland or a festive wreath on nails. We’ve rounded up 25 festive foliage nail art looks to inspire creations…

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20 alternative Christmas nail art looks

By Scratch Staff | 21 December 2023

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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20 pink Christmas nail art ideas you need to try

By Scratch Staff | 20 December 2023

After Barbiecore dominated summer 2023 nail trends, it’s no surprise that pink is still making waves this winter. Swap out summer’s hot pinks, plus traditional, seasonal shades of red and green, for winter-approved soft pinks and blush tones, with an added splash of festive fun.

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Winter penguin nail

By Guest Writer | 18 December 2023

IKON.IQ Nails global educator, Stella Sampson, has created this winter penguin nail art tutorial.

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Velvet nails: 20 shimmering styles for the changing seasons

By Scratch Staff | 30 November 2023

Add textured elegance to nails with the return of velvet-effect looks, offering multi-dimensional, softly shimmering styles. Opt for an eye-catching velvet design with deep or bold nail hues, or add subtle sparkle with champagne and gold tones. Check out our roundup of 20 velvet nail looks below…

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The snowflake nail designs you need to try this winter

By Callie Iley | 28 November 2023

Snowflake nails are taking over as the weather is getting colder! Check out our roundup of snowy designs below…

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