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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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Velvet nails: 20 shimmering styles for the changing seasons

By Scratch Staff | 30 November 2023

Add textured elegance to nails with the return of velvet-effect looks, offering multi-dimensional, softly shimmering styles. Opt for an eye-catching velvet design with deep or bold nail hues, or add subtle sparkle with champagne and gold tones. Check out our roundup of 20 velvet nail looks below…

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The snowflake nail designs you need to try this winter

By Callie Iley | 28 November 2023

Snowflake nails are taking over as the weather is getting colder! Check out our roundup of snowy designs below…

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#NailingDiabetes: Blue nails to support World Diabetes Day

By Chloe Randall | 14 November 2023

To mark World Diabetes Day on 14 November, Diabetes UK encouraged people to paint nails blue and share their looks using the hashtag #NailingDiabetes. We asked you to show us your blue designs, and here are a few of our top picks…

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Catherine Wheel nails

By Guest Writer | 4 November 2023

Pure Nails educator, Luci Goodyear, has created this Catherine Wheel-inspired nail design, in time for Bonfire Night!

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Ghost cuticle cuffs

By Guest Writer | 31 October 2023

Salon System nail expert, Jaz Moger, has created a Halloween ghost cuticle cuffs nails step by step using GELLUX.

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Mummy nail art

By Guest Writer | 30 October 2023

Salon System nail expert, Rosanna Hatherell, has created a spooky mummy Halloween step-by-step using GELLUX.

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