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15 tools & products to use on damaged toenails & runner’s feet

By Lilly Delmage | 13 April 2025

Spring welcomes marathons, so we’ve rounded up products to help care for damaged toenails and runner’s feet – because they deserve some TLC. “Runners can be prone to a lot of foot problems,” explains nail educator & brand adviser, Rachel Gribble. “Hard skin, ingrown toenails and bruised nails are some…

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35 short nail art design ideas for 2025

By Bella Feldman | 9 April 2025

Who said nail art is just for long nails? Not us! Short nails are a popular and practical choice amongst nail enthusiasts, with over 426,000 posts under #shortnails on TikTok, so take inspiration from 35 short designs that will up your nail game…

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Nail tutorial: simple spring plaid nail art

By Guest Writer | 7 April 2025

Team Lecenté is behind this pretty, glittering plaid nail design, and shares how to recreate it below… All products used are available via www.lecente.com

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Turn heads with these 60+ mesmerising cat eye nail ideas

By Scratch Staff | 23 February 2025

Cat eye nails are trending, featuring an eye-catching, shimmering finish. This illusion-effect design is perfect for making a statement. Indulge in our roundup of nail styles by pros for inspiration…

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Celebrate your Pisces birthday with these 15 zodiac nail art ideas

By Lilly Delmage | 20 February 2025

For our Pisces readers – this one’s for you! There’s no better way to celebrate your ‘main character’ month than with a zodiac-themed manicure. For Pisces, manicures often take inspiration from the astrological symbol of the fish, with the aquatic animal painted onto nails. Scroll for all things Pisces manicure…

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37 low-key nail looks for Valentine’s Day

By Scratch Staff | 11 February 2025

Barely-there manis offer a love-ly subtle touch for Valentine’s Day! Why not opt for touches of colour, delicate heart details and dainty encapsulations? Check out our roundup of low-key looks below…

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50 chrome Valentine’s Day nail art ideas you’ll fall for

By Scratch Staff | 8 February 2025

From glazed donut finishes to striking shiny details, chrome nails aren’t going anywhere – and especially not for Valentine’s Day. Get inspired with our roundup of romantic chrome nail looks below…

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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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23 adorable Jellycat-inspired nails you can’t resist: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Lilly Delmage | 30 January 2025

Check out entries to the 29 January 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Jellycats. 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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