LGBTQ+ nail artist: abstract bisexual Pride flag tutorial

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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…

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LGBTQ+ nail artist: 5 steps to create a blooming Pride rainbow nail

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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.…

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45 Pride nail art ideas to spread love & acceptance

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Pride is dedicated to celebrating the global LGBTQIA+ community, as well as promoting acceptance and equality. Though the month of June is marked as Pride Month, the sentiments behind the celebrations remain year-round. Pride encourages people to reflect on the progress made toward LGBTQIA+ rights and inclusion, while recognising the work that remains to achieve…

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Taurus birthday nails: 30 nail designs for the zodiac sign

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Taurus season is upon us, lasting from 19 April to 20 May, and what better way to celebrate the second zodiac sign than through nail art? Taurus’ symbol is the bull, portraying strength and determination, and those born in this sign are said to be characterised by reliability, ambition and a desire for stability. Check…

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15 nail art design ideas for St George’s Day

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23 April marks St George’s Day: the anniversary of the patron saint of England’s death in 303 AD. Legend has it 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…

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Crack Easter nail art with this intricate Easter egg tutorial

Northampton-based nail technician & HD Professional Nail Systems ambassador, Ruth Green, shares how to create a stunning Easter nail design, featuring an egg topped with a bow… You will need the following HD Pro Nails products, available via www.hazeldixonnails.com: Colour It! Gel Polishes in Arctic Almond & Tickled Tulip. Pearl Pink Topcoat. Matt It! No…

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Easter bunny & heart nail design: step-by-step guide

Sara Pinto, nail product & academy director at Andreia Professional, explains how she crafted an adorable Easter bunny look in this nail art tutorial… You will need the following Andreia Professional products, available via www.andreiaprofessional.com / www.salon-services.com: Gel Polishes in 218 White, 220 Pinkish Nude & BA3 Mauve Glitter. All In One No Wipe Top…

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Easter chick nail art step-by-step

Hara Professional brand ambassador, Katie Lou Pritchard (@katielou_nailartist_educator), brings spring to the fingertips with this irresistibly cute Easter nail design. You will need the following Hara Professional products, available via www.astonandfincher.co.uk: Ultra Bond Primer. Base Coat. Gel Polishes in Sea Shell; Cinque Terre; Daffodil; Peach Bloom; Dusty Rose; Ebony; Procida; Burano & Amalfi Coast. Detailer…

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Bridal nail art ideas: 45 chic & elegant wedding nail designs

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Here comes the bridal nail design! Whatever the wedding style, we’ve rounded up swoon-worthy nail looks to suit. Home salon owner & bridal nail specialist, Georgia Steel, comments: “Classic French manicures have always been my most popular bridal request. Most people prioritise having a timeless manicure in their wedding photos: something they will never look…

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30 Mini Egg nail styles to drool over this Easter

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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…

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Follow this Mini Egg nail art tutorial for an egg-cellent Easter

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Scratch Stars Social Media Star of the Year 2025 & OPI ambassador, Jessica White, shares an Easter nail step-by-step that is good enough to eat… You will need the following products, available via uk.wella.professionalstore.com: GelColor Super Base Coat. GelColor in Bare My Soul; It’s A Boy; Mod About You; Polly Wants A Lacquer; $elf Made;…

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