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40 milky white nail ideas for an on-trend & elegant manicure

By Scratch Staff | 4 April 2025

This softer alternative to bright white nails uses sheer, creamy hues to create the ultimate milky mani. Check out our roundup of milky white designs from nail pros on Instagram…

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Don’t miss out on the butter nails trend: here’s 35 designs for inspiration

By Lilly Delmage | 20 March 2025

Butter nails are all over our socials, serving as the perfect hue for the transition into the warmer months. With pastels booming in popularity this spring, we’ve rounded up 35 manicures boasting the muted yellow shade for your spring manicure inspo…

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60 green nail designs that are trending right now

By Scratch Staff | 14 March 2025

Green nails have been dominating our social media feeds, and show no signs of going anywhere anytime soon! Check out our roundup of trending designs below…

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Tokyo-inspired nails by Cheryl Garner

By Guest Writer | 1 July 2018

“I love the traditional art of Japan but equally love the crazy, cute Harajuku style as well as the neon signs found in the city,” says Cheryl Garner, of Pretty Painter. “Incorporating all of this in my design, I’ve included the Sakura cherry blossoms, kimono patterns and of course the…

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The Lake District-inspired nails by Melanie Lewendon

By Guest Writer | 1 July 2018

My inspiration came from the rustic gardens of the Lakes. I wanted to give my design the feel of looking through leaves into a secret garden,” reveals Melanie Lewendon. “Between each layer of leaves, I used a matte top coat layer to magnify the art work.”

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Improve your skillset with one-day courses at The Nail Academy Essex

By Kat Hill | 1 July 2018

Are you seeking a one day course to boost your nail skill set or refine a technique? Located in Clacton-on-Sea, The Nail Academy Essex offers independent, unaffiliated training, providing a variety of nail courses. Delivered in a friendly, supportive environment, the course are hosted with passion by owner and head educator, Louise…

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Greece inspired nails by Marta Nagorska

By Guest Writer | 1 July 2018

“I was inspired by Santorini and its beautiful white and blue horizon,” reveals Marta Nagorska. “I also added a Grecian pattern on top in silhouette.”

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Brazil-inspired nails by Kayley Cairns

By Guest Writer | 1 July 2018

“Brazil is renowned not just for tropical rainforests but also for hosting the biggest carnival in the world,” says Kayley Cairns. “I wanted to tie in the bright popping colours of carnival feathers, jewels and sparkles with Brazil’s national colours, giving the finished look a bold, tropical feel.”

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Ibiza-inspired nails by Amy Anderson

By Guest Writer | 1 July 2018

“I wanted to create a design with all the things I love about Ibiza, from the colours, Ocean Beach pool parties to The Zoo Project events, the body art and Café Mambo sunsets,” says Amy Anderson. “I had to include a glow in the element for the DJ sets that…

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