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8 simple steps to create a Christmas gonk nail design

By Guest Writer | 13 December 2025

This adorable gonk nail guide comes courtesy of Gelish educator, Monika Ferreira. Gelish products are available in the UK via www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk Once you’ve honed your gonk creation skills using Monika’s guide, click here for more gonk nail inspo.

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Christmas candy cane nail art guide

By Guest Writer | 8 December 2025

Nail artist & Mii Cosmetics creator, Simu of @simlynail, shares a step-by-step guide to this sugar and spice seasonal set. Get ready for the festive season with this deliciously glittery look using Colour Confidence Nail Polishes* from Mii Cosmetics. *All shades are also available in the Mii Cosmetics Statement Gel…

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18 alternative Christmas nail art designs

By Scratch Staff | 5 December 2025

Looking for Christmas nail styles with an alternative twist? Explore the dark side of nail art with gothcore-inspired takes on festive designs.

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How to paint firework nail art for Bonfire Night

By Guest Writer | 31 October 2025

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

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40 fang-tastic French tip nail ideas for Halloween

By Scratch Staff | 30 October 2025

Mix up the classic French manicure by adding spook-tacular Halloween twists! Check out our roundup of freakishly good French tip nails for spooky season below…

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Frightening funhouse fingertips: Halloween nail art tutorial

By Guest Writer | 29 October 2025

This playful twist on Halloween by Simu of @simlynail offers a spellbinding mix of spooky and stylish. Frightening funhouse meets Halloween glam, featuring shades from Mii Cosmetics’ Cosy Up With Mii collection. Simu crafted the design using Mii Colour Confidence Nail Polish. You will need: Base coat (Simu used Mii To…

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

By Scratch Staff | 24 October 2025

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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25 nail designs that prove Halloween looks pretty in pink

By Scratch Staff | 19 October 2025

Turn up the cute factor and add some pink to Halloween nail styles! Check out our roundup of pink possessed nail picks below…

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20 nail art ideas to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month

By Rebecca Hitchon | 14 October 2025

October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month: an event dedicated to increasing understanding of and supporting those affected by breast cancer. Nail art is one way to show support, and can incorporate a symbolic pink colour scheme and the pink ribbon: the worldwide symbol of breast cancer awareness. Check out our…

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