Saddle up for cowboycore: 30+ Western nail looks to help you rock the trend
Howdy nail enthusiasts! Western-inspired styling trend, cowboycore, is riding high: helped by Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour and endorsements from celebrities like Hailey Bieber. It’s no surprise that the trend is influencing nail art choices, from pops of cow print to intricate cowboy boots and hats. Check out our roundup of Western nail inspiration from pros…
Read MoreRose nail art designs: 15 ways to style June’s birth flower
Whether you have a June birthday and want to showcase your birth flower, or you’re a hopeless romantic who adores the rose, we’ve rounded up designs to inspire your perfect petal manicure. Check them out below…
Read More38 ways to style aura nails: the trend matching your energy & mani
Bring good energy to nails and impact wellness through colour via aura styling. Auras, or energy fields, are said to surround beings and reflect their spiritual, emotional and physical wellbeing. Different aura colours are associated with various qualities and emotions, for example red represents power and passion; pink symbolises love and sensitivity; blue promotes calmness;…
Read MoreCoral nails: Get inspired with 19 designs using the trending summer colour
Seeking a vibrant colour for your summer nails? Coral is proving to be a popular choice at the nail desk. Blending orange, pink and red tones, clients can find a shade of coral that best suits them – whether bold and bright, or pastel and muted. This makes it a versatile and playful hue, perfect…
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 MoreFruit nails are trending: Here’s 35 fun nail art ideas for summer 2025
Fruits are a long-standing muse for nail art inspiration, with grapefruit, blueberry, strawberry, kiwi and lemon designs especially popular during the summer months. Whether hand-painted, sculpted or stamped, let your creativity flow and experiment with vibrant, juicy hues this season. Want to hop on the nail trend? Check out our roundup of sweet styles to…
Read MoreLilac nails: 17 ways to wear the trending colour
The muted purple hue has taken over the nail scene for spring/summer 2025. Check out how to incorporate the shade in our roundup of lilac nails below…
Read MoreBe inspired by these 61 encapsulated nail art designs
Check out entries to the 21 May 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Encapsulation Creations. 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 More15 stylish Gemini nail art ideas to celebrate your zodiac birthday
Celebrate the Gemini season with chic and playful designs inspired by the zodiac sign. The Gemini star sign typically governs from May 21 to June 21. If you’re looking for a birthday manicure or simply enjoy aligning nails with the zodiac, it’s the perfect time to browse Gemini-themed nail art. Here are 15 ways to…
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 MoreSquare nails: 16 stylish ways to decorate the popular nail shape
The square nail shape is an ever popular favourite for nail enthusiasts, combining style with practicability. Boasting sharp and sleek edges, the nail shape offers a structured appearance. Suitable for long and short nail lengths, the versatile style can be tailored to each client – offering a vast canvas for creative nail art or the…
Read MoreLooking for the perfect spring manicure? Here’s 15 French tip-inspired styles
Timeless and versatile, French-inspired manicures can be adapted to any season – and spring is no exception. Embrace pastel hues and delicate floral details for a look that perfectly captures the season of new beginnings. Here are 15 manicure ideas to inspire spring-ready sets…
Read More15 tools & products to use on damaged toenails & runner’s feet
Spring welcomes marathons, so we’ve rounded up products to help care for damaged toenails and runner’s feet – because they deserve some TLC. “Runners can be prone to a lot of foot problems,” explains nail educator & brand adviser, Rachel Gribble. “A build-up of hard skin, ingrown and bruised toenails are some of the most…
Read MoreStained glass nail trend: 35 mesmerising manicures for nail art challenge
Check out entries to the 23 April 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Stained Glass. 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 More13 pretty pedicure designs to inspire spring nail looks
Sandal season is almost upon us, so take inspiration from our roundup of pedicure designs, shared by nail pros on Instagram…
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