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40 Pride nail art ideas to spread love & acceptance

By Rebecca Hitchon | 1 August 2025

Pride is dedicated to celebrating the global LGBTQ+ community, as well as promoting acceptance and equality. Check out themed designs by nail artists on Instagram incorporating the rainbow Pride flag and other inclusivity symbols…

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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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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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Purple Jubilee nails

By Callie Iley | 31 May 2022

Red, white and blue has been everywhere in the run up to the Jubilee celebrations… But so has purple! The Platinum Jubilee emblem is marked with platinum and purple. It’s the colour of royalty – and the new Elizabeth line – and has been appearing in plenty of nail designs,…

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