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Wedding nails: 40 classy & chic bridal nail art ideas

By Rebecca Hitchon | 30 April 2025

Here comes the bridal nail design! Whatever the wedding style, we’ve rounded up elegant nail looks that are perfect for the big day, courtesy of nail pros on Instagram. Check out our pick of beautiful bridal manicure inspiration below…

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15 nail art design ideas for St. George’s Day

By Scratch Staff | 23 April 2025

23 April marks St. George’s Day: the anniversary of the patron saint of England’s death in 303 AD. Legend is that a dragon was slain by St. George, and his symbol is a red cross over a white backdrop: the same symbol incorporated into the English flag. Check out themed…

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Taurus birthday nails: 20 nail art ideas for the zodiac sign

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 April 2025

Taurus season is upon us, lasting from April 19 to May 20, and what better way to celebrate the second zodiac sign than through nail art? Taurus’ symbol is the bull, portraying strength and determination, and offers an ideal way to incorporate the earth sign into nail designs. Check out…

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How to paint firework nail art for Bonfire Night

By Guest Writer | 28 October 2024

Pure Nails head of education, Tina Bell, has created this firework nail design for Bonfire Night. Recreate it using the five steps below…

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52 fang-tastic French manicure ideas for Halloween

By Scratch Staff | 25 October 2024

Mix up the timeless French manicure by adding spooky and scary Halloween twists! Check out our roundup of freakishly good French nails below…

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36 nail art ideas to mark Breast Cancer Awareness month

By Scratch Staff | 25 October 2024

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness month, and nail techs have been creating themed manicures to spread awareness of the disease. Using the symbolic pink colour palette and the universal symbol of breast cancer, a pink ribbon, techs have created a plethora of nail art designs, including incorporating halloween nail art…

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16 cute spooky nail art looks to inspire your 2024 Halloween manicure

By Lilly Delmage | 23 October 2024

If adorable ghosts and pretty pumpkins are your preference, rather than horror and gore, you aren’t alone. Cute halloween manicures have been all over our socials, and we can see why! Here’s a roundup of 16 cute Halloween manicures to inspire your seasonal nail look…

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Five steps to paint a Halloween-ready Scream nail

By Guest Writer | 3 October 2024

This Scream-inspired nail art, by Artistic Nail Design, Famous Names & Footlogix brand ambassador at Sweet Squared, Laura Chree, is perfect for Halloween! All products mentioned are available via Sweet Squared.

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Mickey Mouse pumpkin nail art: how to create for Halloween in 4 steps

By Guest Writer | 3 October 2024

Nailchemy ambassador, Dannika Bernadette, uses products from the brand to create this Halloween look, and shares how to recreate it below…

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