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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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How to paint a poppy nail for Remembrance Day

By Guest Writer | 8 November 2024

Nailchemy educator & brand ambassador, Jodie Taylor, shares how to create this Remembrance Day nail design.

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Burgundy Nails

Burgundy nails are trending: here’s 16 manicures for inspiration

By Lilly Delmage | 4 November 2024

‘Tis the season for burgundy manicures: the deep purple-red colour which returns as a seasonal staple. As leaves start to fall, coffee shops bring out their festive beverages and knitted jumpers dominate clothing choices, it’s clear the cozy season, along with its rich, deep hues, is well underway. The burgundy…

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Celebrate Bonfire Night with 20 firework nail art looks

By Scratch Staff | 4 November 2024

Decorate nails with an explosion of colour and sparkle this Bonfire Night, taking inspiration from these firework-inspired designs.

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Halloween Mix & Match Nails

30 ghoulishly good Halloween mix & match nail designs

By Scratch Staff | 31 October 2024

Mix up your Halloween nail styles with mix & match designs! Check out our roundup of spooktacular nail looks below…

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50+ scary-good nail art ideas to try this Halloween

By Scratch Staff | 30 October 2024

Ghostly greetings from the Scratch team! Whether you’re a horror enthusiast or prefer a Disney twist, why not show some love for Halloween through nail art? Check out our roundup of spook-tacular designs…

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40 pretty as a pumpkin nail designs for Halloween

By Scratch Staff | 29 October 2024

Whether you’re pumpkin picking or designing a Jack-O-Lantern, it’s undeniable that pumpkins are an essential part of any Halloween celebration! Check out our roundup of pumpkin nail styles below…

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