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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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How to create mix & match French nail tips for Easter

By Guest Writer | 5 April 2025

Caroline Roberts, owner of The Nail Fairy, Shropshire, has created this trendy mix and match French manicure, ready for Easter. The design was originally created using GELLUX.

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How to paint a springtime Easter bunny nail design

By Guest Writer | 3 April 2025

Alice Nali, Scratch Stars Nail Stylist of the Year 2023, shows how to create this floral springtime Easter bunny design.  “Due to the time spent and unique hand-painted value, I would charge clients £10 extra for the bunny nail art on one nail on each hand, or up to £15…

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20 sweet Mother’s Day nail designs to spread the love

By Scratch Staff | 30 March 2025

To celebrate Mother’s Day and mother figures, we’ve rounded up themed nail art styles to inspire below…

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Nail art tutorial: Easter bunny mix & match nails

By Guest Writer | 29 March 2025

Caroline Roberts, owner of The Nail Fairy, Shropshire, shares how to create this fun Easter nail art style. The design was originally created using GELLUX.

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7 steps to create 3D Easter character nail art

By Guest Writer | 25 March 2025

Pluck pastel hues from your kit and recreate this cute 3D Easter nail design courtesy of Dominika Satro, Indigo Nails UK educator.

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Wedding nail tutorial: 5 steps to create chic chrome heart nails for brides

By Guest Writer | 23 March 2025

Kirsty Brown, owner of Paintbrush Nails in Stirling, Scotland: Scratch Stars Home Nail Salon of the Year 2024, shares how to create a delicate heart accent nail for a simple but sweet bridal style. She fashions it on the ring finger and reveals that it’s one of her most requested…

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