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Award-winning LGBTQ+ nail artist: 5 steps to create a blooming Pride rainbow nail

By Guest Writer | 14 June 2025

Miami-based nail pro & CEO of Nails BTCH., Tatiana Savostikova, shares her LGBTQ+ experiences and a blooming gel Pride step-by-step… My LGBTQ+ journey began a long time ago in Russia, and the community I have found as a result means everything to me. It champions freedom, love and self-expression that…

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35 Pride nail art designs to try during Pride Month & beyond

By Rebecca Hitchon | 2 June 2025

June marks Pride Month, which 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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Pride nail tutorial: How to create rainbow flag nail art

By Guest Writer | 2 June 2025

Celebrate Pride Month with this Pride flag-inspired nail design by Glitterbels ambassador, Emma Laverton of Fáilte Fae by Emma. All products used are from Glitterbels, available via www.glitterbels.com

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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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16 Aries nail art designs that are fiery & stylish

By Lilly Delmage | 21 March 2025

Zodiac nails are trending, and it’s time to celebrate Aries babies with fiery and bold designs. The Aries star sign typically governs from March 21 to April 19. So, if you’re looking for a birthday manicure or simply enjoy aligning nails with the zodiac, it’s the perfect time to draw…

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Don’t miss out on the butter nails trend: here’s 35 designs for inspiration

By Lilly Delmage | 20 March 2025

Butter nails are all over our socials, serving as the perfect hue for the transition into the warmer months. With pastels booming in popularity this spring, we’ve rounded up 35 manicures boasting the muted yellow shade for your spring manicure inspo…

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