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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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Wedding nail tutorial: 5 steps to create chic chrome heart nails for brides

By Guest Writer | 13 July 2025

Kirsty Brown, owner of Paintbrush Nails in Stirling, Scotland: Scratch Stars Home Nail Salon of the Year 2024, shares how to create a delicate heart accent nail for a simple but sweet bridal style. She fashions it on the ring finger and reveals that it’s one of her most requested…

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Cancer birthday nails: 13 nail art ideas for the zodiac sign

By Lilly Delmage | 21 June 2025

The Cancer star sign typically governs from June 21 to July 22. If you’re looking for a birthday manicure or simply enjoy aligning nails with the zodiac, it’s the perfect time to browse Cancer-themed nail art. Here are 15 ways to wear the star sign, courtesy of pros on Instagram…

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Funky Pride rainbow nails: LGBTQ+ Wigan tech shares nail art tutorial

By Guest Writer | 19 June 2025

Co-owner of Haus Of Wildes, Jake Wilde, opens up about his LGBTQ+ and nail journeys, and shares a fun Pride nail step-by-step… Read this feature in print by clicking here. From a young age, I knew I was different. I didn’t feel the same about girls as the other boys…

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Award-winning LGBTQ+ nail artist: 5 steps to create a blooming Pride rainbow nail

By Guest Writer | 14 June 2025

Miami-based nail pro & CEO of Nails BTCH., Tatiana Savostikova, shares her LGBTQ+ experiences and a blooming gel Pride step-by-step… My LGBTQ+ journey began a long time ago in Russia, and the community I have found as a result means everything to me. It champions freedom, love and self-expression that…

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Pride nail tutorial: How to create rainbow flag nail art

By Guest Writer | 2 June 2025

Celebrate Pride Month with this Pride flag-inspired nail design by Glitterbels ambassador, Emma Laverton of Fáilte Fae by Emma. All products used are from Glitterbels, available via www.glitterbels.com

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Prom-ready nails: 18 subtle glam manicures to impress in 2025

By Lilly Delmage | 31 May 2025

A picture-perfect manicure is the ideal finishing touch to any prom look. Whether you’re wearing a vibrant gown or a minimalistic, neutral dress, Scratch has rounded up a series of versatile nail styles that combine a subtle colour palette with glamorous accents. Get inspired by these 18 designs…

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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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