AUTUMN/WINTER
The snowflake nail designs you need to try this Christmas
It’s the run-up to Christmas, which means festive fingertips are taking over! Check out our roundup of seasonal snowflake designs to get you in the mood for merriment…
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22 Thanksgiving nail art designs to try in 2025
Thanksgiving, marked annually in countries like the US and Canada on the fourth Thursday of November, celebrates the blessings of the past year. Families come together and enjoy feasts, typically featuring turkey and pie. If you’re after Thanksgiving nail inspiration, look no further than this roundup of styles – from hand-sculpted…
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5-step tortoiseshell nail art for tantalising talons
Katie Lou Pritchard, brand ambassador for Hara Professional, shares her foolproof method to achieving this luxe layered tortoiseshell look. Don’t be intimidated by the depth and detail; it’s simpler than it looks, and the results are nothing short of stunning. Katie used the Hara Professional Tortoiseshell Nail Bundle to create…
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Scratch 2025 columnist & Scratch Stars Ultimate Gel Polish Stylist, Jiak Hing, shares a step-by-step for this twinkling tartan look. “This tartan shimmer nail style is fun, elegant and pairs beautifully with a black tie event outfit,” she says. “The colour contrasts make the design pop, and tartan is a…
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‘Tis the season for burgundy manicures, showcasing the deep purple-red hue. The seasonal staple shade is trending throughout the fashion and beauty worlds, so we’ve rounded up burgundy manicures to inspire autumnal nail looks…
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Autumnal French tips are trending in a big way, with nail enthusiasts opting for seasonal twists on the classic French manicure using rich hues and chic nail art. Check out our roundup of autumnal French manicures below…
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Halo VIP, Holly Rodgers of Hr Beauty, Morton, provides an in-depth guide to recreating her iconic pumpkin stack nail design. You will need: Gel polish in a base shade of your choice. Gel polish in three different shades for the pumpkins. Black gel polish. Top coat of your choice. Holly…
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Cosy up for sweater season with team Lecenté‘s guide to woolly jumper nail art… You will need: Mustard yellow gel polish. Matte top coat. Transluscent glitter powder. Detail nail art brush. The Lecenté team used the following, available via www.lecente.com: Lecenté Create Gel Polish in Stone’s Throw. Lecenté Matte Top…
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Nail artist, Simu of @simlynail, combines the polka dot nail trend with an autumnal colour scheme, using Mii Cosmetics Statement Gel Polish, available via www.gerrardinternational.com. Check out Simu’s tutorial for the look… You will need: Gel polish primer. Gel polish base coat. Sheer nude gel polish. Cornflower blue gel polish.…
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