30 polka dot nails: go dotty for the celebrity-approved nail art trend
From Hailey Bieber’s butter yellow dots to Dua Lipa’s monochrome polka pattern and Sabrina Carpenter’s neutral take on the trend, A-listers are enjoying this simple yet effective nail design. Not just a summer style, Pinterest Trends reports that searches for autumnal iterations are skyrocketing, with earthy shades such as brown and green among the most…
Read MoreHow to create waffle nail art: step-by-step
Maddy Corbett of @guglyclawz resides in Perth, Western Australia, and has been honing her nail art skills for three and a half years. She specialises in colourful, 3D, maximalist art on natural nails. Here, Maddy provides a guide for creating delectable waffle nails… You will need: Fine liner brush. Scraping tool. Silicone tool. White 3D…
Read More20 cute cat nail designs for feline fans
Celebrate our furry feline friends with themed nail designs. Here’s some purr-fect nail inspo…
Read MoreGoing to Oasis Live ’25? Check out 30+ gig-ready nail art designs
Oasis mania is in full swing, as the Britpop band embarks on its world reunion tour, and fans have been sporting bucket hats, Adidas clothing and supersonic nail styles to mark the occasion. If you’re after Oasis-themed nail inspo, look no further than our roundup of designs from pros on Instagram…
Read MoreWham! Bam! Glam! Here’s 30 pop art nail design ideas
Pop art is a movement that emerged in the mid-1950s, with artists such as Andy Warhol and Richard Hamilton leading the way. Now, the style is captivating the hearts of nail art lovers everywhere. Make your nails pop with these eye-catching designs from Instagram…
Read MorePicnic nails are the sweetest summer trend: here’s 20 nail art ideas
It’s officially picnic season! Nail enthusiasts are expressing their love for the summer activity with themed nail art, featuring gingham picnic blanket patterns, delicious spreads and even bug friends. The trend is super versatile, whether you’re a French tip fan, 3D enthusiast or love mix ‘n’ match looks. Whatever your style, check out our roundup…
Read MoreFun fingertips for World Friendship Day: 28 nail designs to help inspire the love
Check out entries to the 30 July 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Friendship. 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 MoreWhat’s the deal with fish nails? Here are 20 designs to catch the eye
It’s National Fishing Month! Celebrate with the catch of the day… Aquatic designs have dominated this summer, with our finned friends being splashed across nail designs. If you haven’t tried the trend, maybe one of these designs from Instagram will get you hooked?
Read MoreCelebrate Women’s Euro 2025 with football-themed nail designs
England’s Lionesses have made it to the finals of the UEFA Women’s Championship, and what better way to support the team than to sport a football-inspired manicure? Cheer on from the sidelines with these nail looks from Instagram…
Read MoreRadiate good karma with these evil eye amulet nail art designs
Eye spy this trend taking over Instagram! Unlock the energy of the Turkish nazar or Greek mati (amulets used as protection against the ‘evil eye’) with our roundup of themed designs from Instagram…
Read More60 chrome nail ideas to help you stay on-trend in 2025
Chrome styling has dominated the nail scene for a long while now, and isn’t going anywhere. Check out our pick of versatile design inspiration, from gleaming, natural looks to eye-catching masterpieces, to help you achieve the nail trend…
Read MoreSea-inspired nails are trending: make a splash with these 88 nail art ideas
Check out entries to the 16 July 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Marine Manis. 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 MoreCreate Week: nail techs share their favourite manicure they’ve ever created
To mark Create Week – a celebration encouraging people to get creative and invest time in the arts – we asked our TikTok followers to share their favourite nail design they’ve ever created! Browse their responses below…
Read MoreBeginner-friendly nail art: 20 simple summer designs to try
Are you a newbie tech wanting to branch into nail art? Whether a beginner nail artist or a nail lover seeking a subtle summer manicure, we’ve put together 20 beginner-friendly nail designs to inspire. Check out our range of simple summer nail art below…
Read MoreGet party-ready with 29 Scratch Stars Party-inspired nail designs
Check out entries to the 2 July 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: The Scratch Stars Party 2025. 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.
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