51 fang-tastic French tip nail ideas for Halloween
Mix up the classic French manicure by adding spook-tacular Halloween twists! Check out our roundup of freakishly good French tip nails for spooky season below…
Read MoreBlooming 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 MoreCute Halloween character nail art
Get into the Halloween spirit with this playful manicure by the team at MelodySusie, featuring adorable ghosts, mummies, spider webs and other spooky-cute details. Before you begin: Apply a thin layer of pink gel polish to the nail and cure. Apply a layer of cat eye gel polish over the base. Use a magnet to…
Read More67 scary-good nail art ideas to try this Halloween
Ghostly greetings from the Scratch team! Whether you’re a horror enthusiast or prefer a Disney twist, why not show some love for Halloween through nail art? Check out our roundup of spooktacular nail designs below…
Read More30 nail art ideas to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month: an event dedicated to increasing understanding of and supporting those affected by breast cancer. Nail art is one way to show support, and can incorporate a symbolic pink colour scheme and the pink ribbon: the international icon of breast cancer awareness. Check out our roundup of nail designs to…
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 More16 Leo nail art ideas inspired by the zodiac sign
Leo season spans from 23 July to 22 August. If you’re looking for birthday nails, or just want to embrace the adventurous spirit of the Leo star sign, now is the time to check out nail inspiration! One of the three zodiac fire signs, Leos are known for their confidence, leadership qualities and natural charisma.…
Read MoreServe up ace Wimbledon nail looks with 40 tennis 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 (29 June – 12 July 2026), courtesy of amazing nail artists. Check out their tennis-themed nail styles below…
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