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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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Male Celeb Nails

By Callie Iley | 16 April 2020

‘Male polish’ and ‘MAN-icures’ have been popping up all over our social media feeds. The movement against traditional gender stereotypes has been gaining more and more traction, so check out our roundup of our favourite celebrities joining in and rocking their own nail art designs…

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Disney Nail Designs

By Callie Iley | 6 April 2020

We’ve been working our way through the films on Disney+ since its UK debut – so work your way through our round up of our Disney nail designs by Scratch readers…

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Crufts 2020

By Callie Iley | 6 March 2020

Crufts is an international dog show held in the UK every year, honouring the massive role that dogs play in our lives. Why not celebrate your furry friend with a manicure? Check out our pawsome roundup of doggy designs below!

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Nails for National Pizza Day

By Callie Iley | 4 February 2020

Always a popular pick, it’s no surprise that there is a national day dedicated to pizza! Celebrated annually on 9 February, check out our round-up of pizza-themed nails below…

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Chinese New Year: Year of the Rat

By Scratch Staff | 14 January 2020

Full of celebrations, Chinese New Year officially begins on January 25th and ends on February 4th. The 16 days of the festival sees many traditions to welcome in the new year. According to Chinese astrology, 2020 is also the Year of the Rat! In Chinese culture, rats were seen as a sign of wealth…

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French sparkle

By Scratch Staff | 5 January 2020

Add a little va-va-voom to your client’s manicure with gorgeous, glittering tips and a touch of ring finger detailing. Nails and design by Kayley Cairns, Akzentz U.K. Ace educator, Essex.

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