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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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Stay on-trend with these 35 flaming hot nail designs

By Callie Iley | 24 February 2024

It’s getting hot in here! Add an extra spark to your nail styling with flame art. Check out our roundup of fiery nail designs below…

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How to master the viral mob wife aesthetic on nails

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 February 2024

With #mobwifeaesthetic amassing over 40K combined posts on Instagram and TikTok (at the time of writing), there’s a style shift taking place. Maximalist, luxurious and statement-making, mob wife styling is dominating social media and inspiring outfit choices, hair and make-up looks, plus nail designs. Coinciding with the 25th anniversary of…

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25 sweet cherry nail styles you need to try

By Callie Iley | 17 February 2024

From delicate details on French tips to bold 3D styles, cherry nails are taking over! Check out our roundup of reader designs below…

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20 Anti-Valentine’s nail ideas for those not feeling the love

By Scratch Staff | 12 February 2024

If you or your nail clients aren’t feeling the romance this Valentine’s Day, take a look at our roundup of alternative nail designs to inspire creative handiwork…

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45 chrome nail styles you need to try this Valentine’s Day

By Callie Iley | 30 January 2024

From glazed donut nails to striking silver detailing, chrome is back in full force in 2024. Trending Valentine’s Day nail designs have seen chrome twists on traditional styles, with striking red mirror finishes and plenty of hearts. Check out our roundup of designs below…

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18 Mean Girls nail designs that are so fetch

By Scratch Staff | 24 January 2024

Don’t just limit pink to Wednesday; wear Mean Girls-inspired nails to coincide with the release of the musical film. Check out our roundup of oh-so fetch designs to inspire your next look…

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