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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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20 delectable Christmas pudding nail designs

By Scratch Staff | 1 December 2022

Who’s for some figgy pudding? Here, Scratch readers serve up designs inspired by festive favourite, Christmas pudding.

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Got football fever? Check out these World Cup nails

By Scratch Staff | 28 November 2022

Have you and your clients got football fever? Get ready to cheer for these World Cup-inspired nail designs…

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Day of the Dead nails

By Guest Writer | 2 November 2022

Georgie Smedley Group ambassador, Jessica Prout, has created this bright and bold Day of the Dead nail design using Gelish.

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Pumpkin nail art

By Guest Writer | 16 October 2022

Halo VIP, Hari Hatfield, has created this pretty pumpkin nail design using Halo Gel Polish, available via Pure Nails.

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Black cat nail design

By Guest Writer | 10 October 2022

Mimi Wilson creates this eerie black cat design using China Glaze shades from the Paint It Black Halloween collection, featuring six black polishes in a variety of finishes. Shop China Glaze polishes via Bliss – T: 0800 801 760

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Gothic cross nail art

By Guest Writer | 1 October 2022

Nail artist, Sophie Harris-Greenslade aka The Illustrated Nail, reveals how to create this gothic cross design – ideal for Halloween! “October is my favourite month because I love Halloween and creating themed nail art designs,” Sophie comments. “I haven’t created an embellished look for a while so I gathered my…

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