30 flirty heart nail designs to get your pulse racing

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The classic heart: an evergreen symbol of love and affection that also happens to be incredibly aesthetically pleasing. Though February is the heart’s peak time, nail designs featuring the cute emblem are a yes year-round! Here are 30 inspo pics that will set your heart aflutter…

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18 navy nail designs to note

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There are a few colours that shine during the colder months, one of which is navy. The deep blue hue encompasses the earthy, rich tones of autumn, giving nails an elegance that transcends shape, style and occasion. Take a look at these navy nail ideas for your next autumn/winter mani…

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Feast your eyes on 15 nail designs inspired by food

Food-inspired nails Creative Challenge

Check out entries to the 24 September 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Your favourite meal. 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. Take a look at these designs, each one good enough…

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Tie the knot in style with 10 stunning wedding nail designs

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Everyone wants to feel their best on their wedding day, but we know that planning wedding looks can be overwhelming. So, Scratch has put together a list of marital manicures to help you nail your nuptials! Browse inspo below to find a style that suits you… 1. Clean girl classic It’s no secret that a…

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32 mouth-watering chocolate nail designs

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Though 13 September is marked as International Chocolate Day, we believe that every day should celebrate the delicious, rich treat. Check out entries to the 10 September 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Chocolate. Each nail style was submitted via Instagram or Facebook using #ShowScratch…

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Wednesdaycore Halloween 2025 trend: 20 Wednesday Addams nail art looks

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Netflix’s Wednesday has introduced a new audience to the eccentric, macabre clan that is the Addams family and daughter, Wednesday Addams. As Halloween nears and with Wednesday season two on everyone’s lips, ‘Wednesdaycore’ is the latest trend to excite the nail world. Check out 20 Wednesday Addams-inspired nail designs to inspire for Halloween and beyond…

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67 udderly moo-smerising cow print nail designs

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Cow print is a bold pattern that repeatedly enters the zeitgeist, and it is having a particular ✨moment✨ right now. According to Google Trends, searches for cow print-related nail art have increased monumentally in the last 12 months, with terms such as ‘cow print French tip nails’ skyrocketing by 250%. Check out entries to the…

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12 Virgo nail designs for the star sign of the season

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It’s Virgo season! This star sign is associated with those whose birthdays fall between 23 August and 22 September. The maiden is the symbol of Virgo, which represents harvest and therefore autumn. Virgos are known for their practical and analytical thinking, reliable nature and dedicated character. However, they tend to be stuck in their ways…

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20 trendy & timeless jewel tone nail ideas for gemstone lovers

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As we look towards the coming months, autumn/winter trends are waking from hibernation, ready to take the nail industry by storm. This year, jewel-themed nails are set to be a big hit. From dazzling jewel tones to daring gemstone embellishments, autumn/winter is all about celebrating sparkly stones! Here are 20 nail design ideas you could…

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