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Brighten up summer styling with these 24 neon nail art designs

By Scratch Staff | 12 August 2025

Ensure nails are looking on-trend for summer with neon art styles! Check out our pick of bright and bold nail designs below…

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Don’t miss out on the butter nails trend loved by celebs: here’s 28 mani ideas

By Scratch Staff | 10 July 2025

Butter nails are all over our socials, serving as the perfect hue for the spring and summer months. We’ve rounded up manicures boasting the muted yellow shade to inspire, courtesy of nail pros on Instagram…

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

By Scratch Staff | 1 July 2025

Milky white nails, also referred to as coconut milk nails, are a softer alternative to bright white nails. Use 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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Limited tickets remain for Scratch’s Summer Party 15 July

By Helena Biggs | 1 July 2018

The countdown is on… there are just two weeks until Scratch‘s Summer Party – the hotly anticipated night of fun in the capital. The biggest nail party in the UK will see guests indulge in cocktails and nibbles while dancing in a tropical paradise in one of London’s coolest clubbing…

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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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