Get 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 More18 fun Eurovision-inspired nail art ideas you need to see
Eurovision fever is taking over the nail art world! With the 69th Grand Final set to take place on 17 May 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, we’ve rounded up nail looks inspired by the Eurovision Song Contest to celebrate…
Read MoreGet lucky with these 50 St. Patrick’s Day nail art designs: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge
Check out entries to the 12 March 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Feeling lucky. Each nail style was submitted via Instagram or Facebook using #ShowScratch #CreativeChallenge. Follow Scratch on Instagram and Facebook for future Creative Challenges – launching every other Wednesday.
Read MoreNow & Zen: North America’s Star Nail Artist – Challenge 4 Entries
The fourth challenge in the North America’s Star Nail Artist contest was set by Gelish and designed to test the hand-painting skills of contestants. The task: Using Gelish‘s spring 2025 nail colour collection, Now & Zen, as inspiration, create a 2D (flat) nail art design based on the collection theme. ONLY gel polishes, gel paints…
Read MoreManifest Your 2025 Dreams: North America’s Star Nail Artist – Challenge 3 Entries
North America’s Star Nail Artist sponsor brand, The GelBottle Inc, set season one contestants the challenge of manifesting their dream 2025 onto nails. The brief states: “We’re inviting you to bring your vision board to life using DesignEx Pro™ Extensions and create the ultimate nail look for your year ahead. Are you perfecting techniques, opening…
Read MoreThe Great Form Escape: North America’s Star Nail Artist – Challenge 2 Entries
North America’s Star Nail Artist sponsor, Light Elegance, set the brief for the second challenge in the contest: Deep within the hallowed halls of Light Elegance‘s Redmond, Oregon, innovation lab, a groundbreaking creation has emerged: BlinkForms™. The brainchild of resident mad scientist, Jim McConnell, these new forms promise to redefine the world of nail sculpting.…
Read More17 emerald green Wicked-inspired nail looks you’ll love
The Wicked-ly wonderful emerald green hue has been taking the spotlight recently, with the hype surrounding Universal Pictures’ highly anticipated film adaptation of musical, Wicked. This vibrant shade, inspired by the film’s protagonist, Elphaba’s signature colour has been making waves across beauty trends. Adding to the colour craze, Cynthia Erivo, who plays Elphaba in the…
Read MoreStylishly Spooky: North America’s Star Nail Artist – Challenge 1 Entries
The first challenge in Scratch’s contest for the North American nail sector was set by CND™. The task? To build a haunted house across five nails on one hand, using a minimum of one of each of the enhancement products mailed to contestants by the brand. All contestants had to provide a video showcasing the…
Read More30 Olympics-inspired nail art designs to sport for the Paris Games
The 2024 summer Olympic Games, held in Paris, are in full swing – and what better way to mark the global sporting competition than with fabulous nail looks? We’ve rounded up nail art ideas (including some worn by athletes) below…
Read MorePHOTO GALLERY: The Scratch Stars Party 2024
The UK&I nail industry was celebrated at The Scratch Stars Party on 21 July, which saw the winners of the 12th Scratch Stars Awards announced. The annual awards not only celebrate individual and collective achievements, but also foster a spirit of community and collaboration within the industry. Tailored to recognise not just technical skills, but…
Read MoreCelebrate Euro 2024 with 15 football-themed nail designs
England have made the UEFA Euro 2024 finals, and what better way to support the team than to sport a football-inspired manicure? Cheer on from the sidelines with these 15 nail looks…
Read MoreTake a look at The Great Scratch Shoot Out entries from 2022
Scratch’s annual photographic competition, The Great Scratch Shoot Out saw 79 stunning entries last year, which delighted and captivated the judging panel, making their job extremely difficult. Check them out below and find out more about the competition, ready for your entry this year, here…
Read MoreParis Fashion Week AW23 street style: Best nail art
Brussels-based portrait & fashion photographer, Whitley Isa, shares her nail art photos from the streets of Paris Fashion Week autumn/winter 2023. Click here for Whitley’s website and follow her on Instagram.
Read MoreLondon Fashion Week AW23 nails you need to see
Showcasing not just fashion but nail colour and design trends, February 2023’s London Fashion Week got us excited for the autumn/winter season with an array of nail looks, ranging from pared back, minimalist styles to impactful uses of colour and dimension. Check out our roundup of nails to note from the event…
Read MoreMust-see nail styles from New York Fashion Week AW23
Spring may just around the corner, but autumn and winter have been the focus of late, with February 2023’s New York Fashion Week. As well as showcasing clothing, the event saw a variety of nail trends take centre stage – both existing, popular styles and new ones for the future season. Check out our roundup…
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