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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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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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Happy Holly-Days by Carrie-Leigh Allen

By Scratch Staff | 2 December 2019

Add a luxe guided effect to your festive nail art with this look from Carrie-Leigh Allen, northwest educator for Artistic Nail Design. Artistic Nail Design products are available from Louella Belle at www.louellabelle.co.uk

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Poinsettia Petals by Amanda Hawtree-Taft

By Scratch Staff | 30 November 2019

Amanda Hawtree-Taft, absolute master international educator with Crystal Nails UK, created this oh-so-pretty poinsettia designs… Crystal Nails products are available via www.crystalnails4u.co.uk

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Rudolph the Reindeer

By Scratch Staff | 27 November 2019
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