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Nail techs reveal 2026 nail trend predictions

By Jess Watts | 08 January 2026 | Creative Challenge, Feature, Nail Art, News, Trends

2026 nail predictions #ShowScratch #CreativeChallenge

Check out entries to the 7 January 2026 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: 2026 trend prediction.

From ‘clean girl’ nudes to bold neons, and cat eye to chrome, nail pros predict a plethora of textures, finishes and styles will take centre stage in 2026.

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.

Here are 70 stunning styles that you might see make a mark on the nail world this year…

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