Art & Technique
35 Super Mario Galaxy-themed nail designs to level up your look
Check out entries to the 8 April 2026 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Super Mario Galaxy. 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 MoreDiet Coke nails are trending: what are they & how can you recreate them?
Given the recent obsession with food-related nail trends – glazed donut, blueberry milk and butter yellow to name a few, it is no surprise that Gen Z’s latest nail art craze borrows from one of the world’s most popular drinks. Diet Coke nails are dominating social media, but what does the trend actually involve? The…
Read More36 Easter nail designs inspired by seasonal sweet treats
Check out entries to the 2 April 2026 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Your favourite Easter sweet treat. 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. Feast your eyes on these delicious designs…
Read More20 Hannah Montana nail designs that will have you feeling like a rockstar
Who says nail art and iconic characters can’t go hand in hand? Get ‘the best of both worlds‘ with these Hannah Montana-inspired nail designs…
Read More30 daisy nail designs for a blooming beautiful spring mani
Spring has officially sprung, bringing with it sunshine, smiles and stunning nail sets… Cheerful, timeless and an iconic seasonal symbol, the daisy is March’s birth flower and a beloved spring bloom. As the humble flower begins to carpet fields and gardens, why not bring a little of its magic to fingertips too? Looking for a…
Read More30 Groovy Chick nail designs to satisfy your Y2K nostalgia
We all know her, we all love her – and she’s making a very welcome return. Groovy Chick dominated the early 2000s trend scene, and in 2026, the iconic cartoon is showing up in the most unexpected place: on nails… From bold line work to the pops of purple that epitomised the Groovy Chick aesthetic,…
Read More30 show-stopping theatre-inspired nail designs
Add drama to digits with these stage-inspired nail styles, celebrating theatre in all its forms – from musicals to plays and ballet…
Read More30 sage green nail styles to help you embrace nature’s new neutral
Hailed by some as a ‘new neutral’, sage green is a shade that transcends seasons, occasions and generations. The calming, nature-toned hue is already the number one bridesmaid dress colour of 2026, according to multiple bridal websites. Sage green seems to be taking over – and nails are no exception. So, what exactly is sage…
Read More14 raspberry pink nail ideas for fruity fingertips
A staple spring/summer snack, raspberries are not only delicious – they’re also inspiring one of the season’s most covetable nail trends… The fruit’s signature shade sits somewhere between a bright pink and a deep berry, and is universally flattering. Whether worn as a simple, glossy solid colour or incorporated into nail art, raspberry-toned talons are…
Read MoreCOLOUR IN MOTION: North America’s Star Nail Artist S2 Challenge 5 entries
We’ve seen creative sculpts, extreme shapes and avant-garde styles appear throughout the Season 2 NASNA challenges to date, so for the penultimate task, sponsor brand, Gelish, centred artistry around colour. From the 25 shortlisted pros, just nine remain, who each received a package from the brand to tell a story through shades and design. The…
Read More140 nail designs to make you smile
Check out entries to the 18 March 2026 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Something that makes you smile. 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. From sunny styles and floral fingertips, to mouthwatering…
Read MoreMercury retrograde: your ideal nail design based on your star sign
Have you been feeling like things are shifting lately? Like nothing is quite going your way – or that life is unravelling without your input? There might be a reason for that, and how you style your nails could help… You’ve probably heard the phrase Mercury is in retrograde. If you haven’t, don’t worry –…
Read MoreFind your perfect March manicure from 100 nail art ideas
Welcome back pastel polish and sunny styles – spring is about to start! Here is a curated list of nail designs to mark March, no matter your aesthetic preference… Spring shorties Google Trends has reported a breakout number of searches for ‘nail art ideas for short nails’. You ask, we answer; here are some short…
Read More50 novel nail art ideas for World Book Day
Check out entries to the 4 March 2026 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: World Book Day. 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. Have a read of these novel nails… Can you guess…
Read MoreThe 10 most searched nail trends for spring 2026
Spring sees the return of pastel colour palettes, floral motifs and mood-boosting manicures. But what nail art trends will dominate in 2026? Beauty booking platform, Fresha, has revealed the top 10 nail trends for spring 2026, based on search data comparing year-on-year figures from 2025 and 2026. Introducing the most popular spring nail art trends…
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