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St patrick's day nails

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

By Scratch Staff | 14 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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45 Valentine’s French manicures you’ll fall in love with

By Scratch Staff | 4 February 2025

Opt for a romantic twist on the classic French, complete with red, pink and plenty of hearts for Valentine’s Day. Check out our roundup of chic designs below…

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Slither into the Year of the Snake in style: 15 nail art ideas to celebrate Chinese New Year 2025

By Scratch Staff | 29 January 2025

Chinese New Year 2025 is celebrated on January 29th, welcoming the Year of the Snake. The nail industry is no stranger to snake-inspired designs, from snakeskin 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 another…

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30+ anti-Valentine’s nail ideas for those not feeling the romance

By Scratch Staff | 28 January 2025

For those who aren’t fans of Valentine’s Day, check out our roundup of alternative nail designs by pros…

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15 stylish Aquarius nail art ideas to celebrate your zodiac birthday

By Lilly Delmage | 27 January 2025

January 20 to February 18 officially marks Aquarius season! If you’re looking to celebrate your own (or someone special’s) birthday, a zodiac-inspired manicure is the perfect accessory to enhance the celebrations. Scroll down for 15 nail art designs to inspire your bespoke birthday look…

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Tutorial: Dalmatian heart nail art for Valentine’s Day

By Guest Writer | 24 January 2025

Holly Morris-Last of Hollystic Nails, Lancashire, shares the nine steps behind this chic Dalmatian print heart nail design for Valentine’s Day.

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Burns Night Nails

21 Scottish-themed nail designs to celebrate Burns Night

By Scratch Staff | 24 January 2025

Burns Night takes place annually on 25 January and is a celebration of the life and work of Scottish poet & lyricist, Robert Burns, on what would have been his birthday. Scots often commemorate the occasion with a cèilidh (social event with dancing) and a supper, where they enjoy a…

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