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8 simple steps to create a Christmas gonk nail design

By Guest Writer | 13 December 2025

This adorable gonk nail guide comes courtesy of Gelish educator, Monika Ferreira. Gelish products are available in the UK via www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk Once you’ve honed your gonk creation skills using Monika’s guide, click here for more gonk nail inspo.

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Christmas candy cane nail art guide

By Guest Writer | 8 December 2025

Nail artist & Mii Cosmetics creator, Simu of @simlynail, shares a step-by-step guide to this sugar and spice seasonal set. Get ready for the festive season with this deliciously glittery look using Colour Confidence Nail Polishes* from Mii Cosmetics. *All shades are also available in the Mii Cosmetics Statement Gel…

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18 alternative Christmas nail art designs

By Scratch Staff | 5 December 2025

Looking for Christmas nail styles with an alternative twist? Explore the dark side of nail art with gothcore-inspired takes on festive designs.

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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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Baby Shark Nails

By Kat Hill | 26 September 2018

Can’t get that song out of your head? We’ve rounded up some Baby Shark nail art looks…

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Disney villain-inspired nails by CND™ for The Blonds

By Helena Biggs | 16 September 2018

Disney villains inspired the spring/summer 2019 collection by The Blonds, encompassing mystery, seduction and intrigue. For the New York Fashion Week showcase, The Blonds called upon CND™’s Design Lab Team to create striking and seductive nails that commanded a sense of danger. The collection The Blonds sought to unravel the…

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Back to school nails

By Guest Writer | 5 September 2018

Salon System nail expert, Julie Anne Larivière, has created this look for all for those going back to business this September…

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Scratch Stars nail design

By Scratch Staff | 10 July 2018

Get set for the announcement of the Scratch Stars winners with a little nail inspiration from Salon System expert, Julie-Anne Larivière. She uses Salon System Gellux products to create a starry-themed design. Products are available from wholesalers nationwide.

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