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

By Lilly Delmage | 5 January 2025

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

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Capricorn chic: 17 trendy manicures to celebrate January birthdays

By Lilly Delmage | 3 January 2025

‘Tis the season of Capricorn birthdays! So, if your birthday lands between 22 December and 19 January, and you’re seeking your birthday manicure, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve rounded up 17 zodiac-inspired nail looks to celebrate Capricorn birthdays in style!

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Turn heads with these 60 mesmerising cat eye nail ideas

By Scratch Staff | 31 December 2024

Offering an eye-catching, shimmering finish, cat eye nails are trending – so indulge in our roundup of designs for inspiration…

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Bring the party to nails for NYE with these 30 design ideas

By Scratch Staff | 27 December 2024

Whether you’re going out or staying in for New Year’s Eve, bring the celebrations to nails! Check out our roundup of party nail designs for the occasion…

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Mark New Year’s Eve in style with this clock nail tutorial

By Guest Writer | 22 December 2024

Tick tock, it’s nail o’clock! Try your hand at this pretty clock-themed nail design with a touch of sparkle, courtesy of Eliza Sinoradzka, an international educator from Gloucester. Eliza used the following products from Indigo Nails UK: Gel Polish in Mr. Black Gel Polish in Mr. White White Arte Brillante…

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30 adorable Christmas gonk nail ideas you’ll want to try

By Scratch Staff | 21 December 2024

Merry Gonkmas! To help you bring a cute touch to festive styling, we’ve rounded up 30 nail art looks inspired by the loveable Christmas gonk…

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30+ mix & match nail looks for the ultimate festive fingertips

By Guest Writer | 19 December 2024

Rock all of the Christmas nail trends by opting for a festive mix & match design. Check out our roundup of reader designs below…

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30 candy cane nail designs to satisfy your Christmas nail art cravings

By Scratch Staff | 18 December 2024

Add a sweet touch to Christmas claws with 30 candy cane-inspired designs by nail pros… Originally published 6 December 2022.

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25 short nail art designs to try in 2024

By Bella Feldman | 29 August 2024

Nail art isn’t just for long nails, and we can prove it! In fact, Pinterest’s Autumn 2024 Trend Report shows that searches for ‘short, funky nails’ have gone through the roof. Here are 25 short nail designs that will up your nail game…

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50 pawsome pet portrait nail designs

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 August 2024

Here at Scratch, we love four-legged friends – and even more so when they feature on nails! Check out our roundup of pet portrait nail designs to show that even when you’re out and about, your fur babies can still be with you…

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Radiate good karma with these 40 evil eye nail art designs

By Scratch Staff | 21 August 2024

Eye spy this trend taking over Instagram! Unlock the energy of positivity and protection from the Greek eye with our roundup of evil eye-inspired designs below…

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Crazy for cocktails? Get nails summer holiday ready with these sweet beverage-inspired manicures

By Lilly Delmage | 17 August 2024

Piña Coladas, Mojitos, Spicy Margaritas… must we go on? Summer holidays bode the perfect opportunity to relax on the beach with a sweet beverage in hand, but why stop there? Here’s a roundup of nail enthusiasts who have taken their love for cocktails to another level, flaunting their favourite drink…

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Parisian chic nail designs inspired by Emily in Paris

By Scratch Staff | 14 August 2024

As Netflix’s Emily in Paris returns to our TV screens for season four, we’re exploring how the hit show’s chic fashion and setting can inspire nail art. Keep scrolling for our roundup of themed manicures…

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50 bow nail designs to inspire balletcore & coquette manicures

By Scratch Staff | 13 August 2024

Add a touch of delicate sophistication to nails with bow styling. Inspired by balletcore and coquette aesthetics taking over social media, Pinterest Predicts noted ‘bow-stacking’ as a top trend for the year. Check out bow nail art inspiration below…

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