Looking for a sweet summer nail trend? Here are 20 ice cream manicures for inspiration
What screams summer more than ice cream? Nail enthusiasts are taking inspiration from the refreshing treat for nail art, with designs featuring sprinkles, syrup and waffle cone patterns. Scroll to browse ice cream-inspired manicures that are almost good enough to eat!
Read MoreGet starstruck over these 25 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 MoreAdd sweetness to summer styling with these 50 strawberry nail art ideas
Give nail art a fun and fruity twist this summer with strawberry-themed designs. The look is soaring in popularity, beautifully complementing sunny weather. Check out our roundup of super sweet strawberry styles from pros on Instagram…
Read More20 Amalfi-inspired nail looks serving summer vibes
Amalfi-inspired nails are popping up all over our socials. The ideal holiday manicure boasts a Mediterranean colour palette of blues and white, and often features zesty oranges, lemons and tile prints paying homage to the Italian location. Looking for inspiration for the trend? Keep scrolling for our roundup…
Read MoreSaddle 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 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 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 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 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…
Read More35 short nail art design ideas for 2025
Who said nail art is just for long nails? Not us! Short nails are a popular and practical choice amongst nail enthusiasts, with over 426,000 posts under #shortnails on TikTok, so take inspiration from 35 short designs that will up your nail game…
Read MoreNail techs create designs inspired by causes they care about: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge
Check out entries to the 26 March 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: A cause I care about. 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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