40 Pride nail art ideas to spread love & acceptance
Pride is dedicated to celebrating the global LGBTQ+ community, as well as promoting acceptance and equality. Check out themed designs by nail artists on Instagram incorporating the rainbow Pride flag and other inclusivity symbols…
Read MoreEuro 2025: simple football pitch nail design tutorial
Francesca Paliotto is an Italian nail artist & educator. She has been awarded 27 Nailympia Competitions medals, as well as an Art Winner of Winners accolade and two Winner of Winners trophies. Here, she shares how to paint a salon-friendly football pitch style on a nail.
Read MoreLeo season: 12 zodiac-inspired nail art ideas
Leo season typically spans from July 23 to August 22. If you’re looking for birthday nails, or just want to embrace the adventurous spirit of the Leo zodiac, now is the time to check out nail inspo! One of the three zodiac fire signs, Leo’s are known for their confidence, leadership qualities, and natural charisma.…
Read MoreWedding nail tutorial: 5 steps to create chic chrome heart nails for brides
Kirsty Brown, owner of Paintbrush Nails in Stirling, Scotland: Scratch Stars Home Nail Salon of the Year 2024, shares how to create a delicate heart accent nail for a simple but sweet bridal style. She fashions it on the ring finger and reveals that it’s one of her most requested bridal nail designs. Scroll down…
Read MoreServe up ace nail looks for Wimbledon with 30 tennis-themed nail art ideas
Pimm’s and strawberries and cream anyone? We’re serving up nail art designs to get you in the swing for British tennis tournament, Wimbledon (30 June – 13 July 2025), courtesy of pros on Instagram…
Read MoreCreate Week: nail techs share their favourite manicure they’ve ever created
To mark Create Week – a celebration encouraging people to get creative and invest time in the arts – we asked our TikTok followers to share their favourite nail design they’ve ever created! Browse their responses below…
Read MoreGet starstruck over these 26 star-inspired nail art ideas
What better way to celebrate The Scratch Star Party next weekend, than with a roundup of star-inspired manicures? Whether getting in the spirit, or looking for some last-minute inspo, keep scrolling for award-worthy nail looks!
Read MoreWashington LGBTQ+ nail artist: abstract bisexual Pride flag tutorial
Salem Victoria, nail art specialist based in Tacoma, USA, shares the importance of Pride and inclusivity, and eight steps to create a bisexual flag nail design… I have been fortunate that the people who find my art are typically members of the LGBTQ+ community, or are accepting and encouraging allies. I share that I am…
Read More28 nail art design ideas for Glastonbury Festival
Festival season is here – and what’s more iconic than Glastonbury Festival? The Somerset event takes place from 25 June 2025. Make sure nails are as much a star of the show as music acts with our roundup of funky festival styles from pros on Instagram. From Glasto-themed nail art to mix ‘n’ match looks…
Read MoreCancer birthday nails: 13 nail art ideas for the zodiac sign
The Cancer star sign typically governs from June 21 to July 22. If you’re looking for a birthday manicure or simply enjoy aligning nails with the zodiac, it’s the perfect time to browse Cancer-themed nail art. Here are 15 ways to wear the star sign, courtesy of pros on Instagram…
Read MoreFunky Pride rainbow nails: LGBTQ+ Wigan tech shares nail art tutorial
Co-owner of Haus Of Wildes, Jake Wilde, opens up about his LGBTQ+ and nail journeys, and shares a fun Pride nail step-by-step… Read this feature in print by clicking here. From a young age, I knew I was different. I didn’t feel the same about girls as the other boys at school. After talking to…
Read MoreAward-winning LGBTQ+ nail artist: 5 steps to create a blooming Pride rainbow nail
Miami-based nail pro & CEO of Nails BTCH., Tatiana Savostikova, shares her LGBTQ+ experiences and a blooming gel Pride step-by-step… My LGBTQ+ journey began a long time ago in Russia, and the community I have found as a result means everything to me. It champions freedom, love and self-expression that cannot be confined by rules.…
Read MorePride nail tutorial: How to create rainbow flag nail art
Celebrate Pride Month with this Pride flag-inspired nail design by Glitterbels ambassador, Emma Laverton of Fáilte Fae by Emma. All products used are from Glitterbels, available via www.glitterbels.com
Read MoreProm-ready nails: 18 subtle glam manicures to impress in 2025
A picture-perfect manicure is the ideal finishing touch to any prom look. Whether you’re wearing a vibrant gown or a minimalistic, neutral dress, Scratch has rounded up a series of versatile nail styles that combine a subtle colour palette with glamorous accents. Get inspired by these 18 designs…
Read MoreWedding nails: 40 classy & chic bridal nail art ideas
Here comes the bridal nail design! Whatever the wedding style, we’ve rounded up elegant nail looks that are perfect for the big day, courtesy of nail pros on Instagram. Check out our pick of beautiful bridal manicure inspiration below…
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