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40 Pride nail art ideas to spread love & acceptance

By Rebecca Hitchon | 1 August 2025

Pride is dedicated to celebrating the global LGBTQ+ community, as well as promoting acceptance and equality. Check out themed designs by nail artists on Instagram incorporating the rainbow Pride flag and other inclusivity symbols…

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Euro 2025: simple football pitch nail design tutorial

By Guest Writer | 25 July 2025

Francesca Paliotto is an Italian nail artist & educator. She has been awarded 27 Nailympia Competitions medals, as well as an Art Winner of Winners accolade and two Winner of Winners trophies. Here, she shares how to paint a salon-friendly football pitch style on a nail.

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Leo season: 12 zodiac-inspired nail art ideas

By Jess Watts | 24 July 2025

Leo season typically spans from July 23 to August 22. If you’re looking for birthday nails, or just want to embrace the adventurous spirit of the Leo zodiac, now is the time to check out nail inspo! One of the three zodiac fire signs, Leo’s are known for their confidence,…

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30 candy cane nail designs to satisfy your Christmas nail art cravings

By Scratch Staff | 18 December 2024

Add a sweet touch to Christmas claws with 30 candy cane-inspired designs by nail pros…

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15 minimalist Christmas nail ideas for a subtle yet festive manicure

By Lilly Delmage | 17 December 2024

For clients seeking a more low-key festive manicure, consider delicate holiday designs, textured nails and feature fingers to complement holiday outfits. We’ve rounded up 15 to inspire Christmas nail decisions…

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5 quick steps to achieve festive Christmas tree nail art

By Guest Writer | 14 December 2024

O’ Christmas tree, O’ Christmas tree! What better way to celebrate the festive season, than brushing up on your Christmas tree nail art offerings? The team at nail brand, Lecenté, share a step-by-step guide to achieving this stylish tree manicure. All products used were Lecenté, and are available here.

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Speedy Christmas tree nail art

By Guest Writer | 14 December 2024

The team at Melody Susie shares how to create this festive red and white Christmas tree nail design in five steps. All products used are available via www.melodysusie.com

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Cosy up with 40+ Christmas movie character-inspired festive nail designs

By Scratch Staff | 13 December 2024

Fuel your festive spirit by embracing the magic of movies with Christmas film character-inspired nail styles. Check out our roundup of reader designs below…

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Christmas nail art tutorial: glitter reindeer design

By Guest Writer | 10 December 2024

This sparkling reindeer style comes courtesy of Halo VIP, Abi Garvey – who shares a tutorial using the brand below…

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