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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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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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Frosty fingertips by Kayley Cairns

By Scratch Staff | 1 January 2020

Embrace the inner ice queen with a speedy step-by-step from award-winning tech, Kayley Cairns, using products from www.hazeldixonnails.com

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Pretty Poinsettia

By Scratch Staff | 15 December 2019

Scratch Stars One Stroke Artist of the Year 2018 & 2019 winner, Rebecca Isaac, used the one-stroke technique to create the crimson petals of this poinsettia flower.

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Little Drummer Girl by Gelish & Nail Harmony UK

By Scratch Staff | 4 December 2019

Stand to attention and seek inspiration from this design from Nail Harmony UK and Gelish, featuring shades from the playful Little Miss Nutcracker collection…

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