Award-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 More35 Pride nail art designs to try during Pride Month & beyond
June marks Pride Month, which 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 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…
Read More15 nail art design ideas for St. George’s Day
23 April marks St. George’s Day: the anniversary of the patron saint of England’s death in 303 AD. Legend is that a dragon was slain by St. George, and his symbol is a red cross over a white backdrop: the same symbol incorporated into the English flag. Check out themed nail designs, incorporating the flag…
Read MoreTaurus birthday nails: 20 nail art ideas for the zodiac sign
Taurus season is upon us, lasting from April 19 to May 20, and what better way to celebrate the second zodiac sign than through nail art? Taurus’ symbol is the bull, portraying strength and determination, and offers an ideal way to incorporate the earth sign into nail designs. Check out 20 Taurus-themed manicures shared by…
Read More30 egg-cellent Easter nail art ideas to try in 2025
Egg-cel at Easter nail artistry and crack clients’ requests with Scratch‘s roundup of super sweet manicure inspiration…
Read MoreNail art tutorial: textured Easter egg pattern
Warrington nail tech, Katarzyna Korzeniak of Kate’s Simply Nails, shares how to create a cracking Easter egg nail art design using gel polish.
Read MoreEaster nail tutorial: rabbit nail art in 4 simple steps
Nail artist & content creator, Carla Brannan of @gelled_pretty, shares a step-by-step guide to perfecting an adorable rabbit design. She uses Gems Nail Systems products, available via www.gemsnailsystems.com
Read MoreHow to create a 3D bunny nail for Easter
Scratch Stars Polish & Paint Artist of the Year 2023, Kamila Borowiec, used Kirsty Meakin products to create this 3D Easter bunny design and shares a step-by-step below. “For 3D nail art, I would definitely charge over £100, as the time taken to create the design, level of difficulty and products used have to be…
Read More35 Mini Egg nail styles to drool over this Easter
The Easter bunny has paid a visit to Scratch and brought us delectable Mini Egg nails! The speckled nail finish proves popular each year, and is versatile enough to be worn past Easter. Create the base for Mini Egg styles with a pastel hue, and use a fine nail art brush or dotting tool with…
Read More30 vibrant nail art designs for the 2025 festival season
Festival season is upon us, and what better way to celebrate than with a vibrant nail art design? Check out our roundup of colourful looks guaranteed to stand out from the crowd…
Read MoreNail art tutorial: Easter bunny French manicure
Award-winning nail artist & nail influencer, Fie Pedersen, shares six steps to create a spring-ready French nail with an Easter bunny addition.
Read MoreEaster nail art: how to create matte Mini Egg nails
Lucy Price-Marshall, OPI educator & Scratch Stars Natural Nail Specialist of the Year 2023 & 2024 shares how to create this negative space Mini Egg design. “The nail art took 10 to 15 minutes to create, and I would charge £10 on top of a standard OPI GelColor service,” she says. Products used: OPI GelColor…
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