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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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How to paint a winter mittens nail design

By Guest Writer | 18 November 2024

Stay warm this winter with this seasonal mittens design by The Pro Gel. Recreate with the step-by-step below…

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60 poppy nail design ideas for Remembrance Day

By Scratch Staff | 8 November 2024

Remembrance Day falls on 11 November and presents an opportunity to honour members of the armed forces that have died in the line of duty, with the poppy being a symbol of remembrance. Here, we share nail designs to mark the occasion…

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How to paint a poppy nail for Remembrance Day

By Guest Writer | 8 November 2024

Nailchemy educator & brand ambassador, Jodie Taylor, shares how to create this Remembrance Day nail design.

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Burgundy Nails

Burgundy nails are trending: here’s 16 manicures for inspiration

By Lilly Delmage | 4 November 2024

‘Tis the season for burgundy manicures: the deep purple-red colour which returns as a seasonal staple. As leaves start to fall, coffee shops bring out their festive beverages and knitted jumpers dominate clothing choices, it’s clear the cozy season, along with its rich, deep hues, is well underway. The burgundy…

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Celebrate Bonfire Night with 20 firework nail art looks

By Scratch Staff | 4 November 2024

Decorate nails with an explosion of colour and sparkle this Bonfire Night, taking inspiration from these firework-inspired designs.

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Halloween Mix & Match Nails

30 ghoulishly good Halloween mix & match nail designs

By Scratch Staff | 31 October 2024

Mix up your Halloween nail styles with mix & match designs! Check out our roundup of spooktacular nail looks below…

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