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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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Get ready for Game of Thrones with these nails

By Kat Hill | 11 April 2019

With season eight on the way, get ready for the return of Game of Thrones with these themed designs…

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Disney’s Dumbo nails

By Sophie Nutt | 29 March 2019

In celebration of Tim Burton’s remake of Disney’s 1941 Dumbo hitting the cinemas, talented techs have been painting the super cute character on their nails…

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A Sweet, Sparkly Escape

By Scratch Staff | 6 March 2019

CND™ nail tech, Tabby Casto reveals how to create this pretty nail design using CND’s Sweet Escape collection, available in the UK via Sweet Squared. Follow Tabby on Instagram @tabbyfa and visit www.tabbycasto.com

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Scarlet Woman

By Scratch Staff | 26 December 2018

Brillbird educator and multi-Nailympia champion, Neringa Alsauskiene, reveals how to create these stunning scarlet enhancements. Follow her work on Facebook.

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Sealed with a Kiss

By Scratch Staff | 21 November 2018

Recreate this pretty plaid look, sealed with a kiss! The look was created using shades from The Forever Fabulous collection. Available from  Nail Harmony UK, the collection sees twelve shades, capturing the spirit of the Hollywood starlet. “Marilyn Monroe is a one of a kind fashion and beauty icon,” says Danny…

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80s Style Nail Art

By Kat Hill | 4 October 2018
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