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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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Barbiecore and Halloween? These 20 pink nails prove they’re the perfect match

By Scratch Staff | 24 October 2023

Turn up the cute factor and add some Barbiecore pink to your Halloween nail styles! Check out our roundup of pretty in pink designs below…

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Wednesdaycore is trending for Halloween 2023: 20 Wednesday Addams nails to inspire

By Rebecca Hitchon | 15 October 2023

Premiering in November 2022, Netflix’s Wednesday introduced a new generation to the eccentric, macabre clan that is the Addams family and daughter, Wednesday Addams. As Halloween nears and with Wednesday set to return for season two, Wednesdaycore has become the latest trend to excite the fashion, beauty and nail world. “Around…

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Sparkly spider nail

By Guest Writer | 9 October 2023

“The spooky season is upon us but not every nail design has to feature orange and black pumpkins and bats,” comments Natasha Lee, nail artist & Scratch Stars Best UK Nail Blogger 2018 & 2019. “Here’s a beautifully elegant Halloween look for the client that wants a touch of sophistication…

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Pink Ribbon Nail Art

By Scratch Staff | 8 October 2023

Show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October with a pink ribbon on nails. Salon System Gellux expert, Julie-Anne Larivière, reveals a step-by-step guide to this design, create using Gellux products available from wholesalers nationwide.

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Eyes of evil nails

By Guest Writer | 2 October 2023

Create an eye-catching nail look for Halloween with a helping hand from Salon System nail expert, Julie-Anne Larivière, using Salon System Gellux shades – available from wholesalers nationwide.

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Thermal nail design

By Guest Writer | 31 August 2023

Salon System nail expert, Karen Louise, has created a thermal nail art step-by-step using Gellux products, which are available from wholesalers nationwide.

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