Blooming boo-tiful: simple 4-step ghost nail art tutorial
Alice Nali is a nail tech, educator & owner of London-based nail salon & academy, Aly Nails. The Scratch Stars Mixed Media Artist of the Year 2025 & 2026 shares a simple four-step blooming gel ghost nail design for a subtly spooky Halloween style… You will need: Gel polish in black and white. Blooming gel.…
Read More5-step cobweb & chrome ghost nail design for Halloween
Russian manicure specialist & Scratch Stars Gel Tech of the Year finalist 2026, Erika Beck, provides a step-by-step guide to glimmering ghost nail art… You will need: Orange gel polish. Gel paint in black, silver chrome & white. Glossy gel polish top coat. Fine liner nail art brush. Dotting tool. Sponge.
Read MoreCat eye cauldron claws: 14-step Halloween nail art
Sabre van Dijk is the pro behind Bad Gal Sabz, a Brighton-based nail artist known for bold, playful nail art. The Scratch Stars Mixed Media Nail Artist of the Year finalist 2026 shares a guide to creating creepy cat eye cauldron nail art… You will need: Gel polish base coat. Black gel polish. Jelly gel…
Read More7-step Beetlejuice-inspired French tip nail art
Planning on being the ‘ghost with the most’ this Halloween? Channel main character energy on nails with North America’s Star Nail Artist (NASNA) Top 3 Contestant, Yuliia Kovalchuk‘s tantalising tutorial… Yuliia used the following Glitterbels products: Unbelievabel Gel Paints in Gloriously Green, White and Black. Gel Polish in Purple Princess. Chrome Powder in Queen’s Castle.…
Read MoreNail Halloween with this 7-step guide to layered ghost art
Scratch Stars Mixed Media Nail Artist of the Year finalist 2026, Tina Li, shares how to create a gorgeous ghost illusion nail design… You will need: Black gel polish. White gel polish. Sheer black jelly gel polish. Glossy gel polish top coat. Optional: glow-in-the-dark pigment. Small & large dotting tools. Fine liner nail art brush.
Read MoreCreate spooktacular cat eye ombré nails in 8 steps
Scratch Stars Gel Tech of the Year finalist 2026, Clare Hanson, embraces the Halloween aesthetic by sharing an ombré nail design, complete with mesmerising cat-eye details for a bewitching finish… Clare used the following products from HD Professional Nail Systems: Colour It! Gel Polishes in Wizard, Sunset, Croquet, Karaoke and Coconut. Colour It! HYBRID Gel…
Read MoreMonstrous manicure: mix ‘n’ match Halloween nail design tutorial
West Yorkshire-based nail tech & educator, Sue Rangeley, is passionate about creating eye-catching nail art. This Halloween season, the Scratch Stars Mixed Media Nail Artist of the Year finalist 2026 is sharing her guide to the perfect monster mani… You will need: Gel polish in black, neon lime green, neon pink, white, red, dark red,…
Read More5-step nail art guide to cat eye pumpkin claws
Scratch Stars Gel Tech of the Year finalist 2026, Maya Juranova (@letsnailit.uk), shares how to achieve a perfect pumpkin nail design that’s ideal for spooky season… With over 15 years in the industry, Maya is a nail tech & educator specialising in structured salon nails, retention and troubleshooting. For this design you will need: Orange…
Read MoreThrilling 3D nail art: 10-step tutorial for haunting Halloween hands
Justyna Pryke is a Leeds-based nail artist & educator who scooped the title of Scratch Stars Ultimate Gel Tech after securing wins in the category in 2015, 2025 & 2026. Bringing classic Halloween symbols to life, she shares a thrilling 10-step tutorial for creating show-stopping 3D nails… You will need: Moyra UK Flower Builder &…
Read MoreCreate simple autumn nail art with this tortoiseshell tutorial
Texas-based nail artist, educator & international competition judge, Halyna Kaliugina, shares how to achieve tortoiseshell nails in six simple steps… Halyna is a multi award-winning Nailympia competitor, recognised for her precision work, creative nail art and competition designs. The founder of Texas-based nail studio, LiNails, scooped the Art Winner of Winners trophy at Nailympia San…
Read MoreCosy cat eye: autumnal polka dot nail tutorial
Texas-based nail artist, educator & international competition judge, Halyna Kaliugina, shares how to achieve an autumnal cat eye polka dot nail design… Halyna is a multi award-winning Nailympia competitor, recognised for her precision work, creative nail art and competition designs. She is the founder of Texas-based nail studio, LiNails, and combines advanced nail techniques with…
Read More34 autumn French tip nail design ideas
Autumnal French tips are trending, with nail enthusiasts opting for seasonal twists on the classic French manicure, incorporating earth-toned hues, polka dot nail art, chrome accents and more. Check out our roundup of fall French manicures below…
Read MoreWinter nail art tutorial – heart cable knit nail design
Winter calls for cosy jumper looks – including on nails! Sport cable knit patterns on nails for a sweet nod to the season, as demonstrated by nail artist, Stacey Machin, using Glitterbels. All products used in the step-by-step are available via www.glitterbels.com
Read MoreThe snowflake nail designs you need to try this Christmas
It’s the run-up to Christmas, which means festive fingertips are taking over! Check out our roundup of seasonal snowflake designs to get you in the mood for merriment…
Read More22 Thanksgiving nail art designs to try in 2025
Thanksgiving, marked annually in countries like the US and Canada on the fourth Thursday of November, celebrates the blessings of the past year. Families come together and enjoy feasts, typically featuring turkey and pie. If you’re after Thanksgiving nail inspiration, look no further than this roundup of styles – from hand-sculpted 3D creations to fall-focused fingertips…
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