SEASONAL & OCCASIONS

Pride Gallery Header

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…

Read More
8

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.

Read More
Leo nails

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,…

Read More
Aug 25 low res scratch cover

Read the latest issue

Dominika satro easter nails final

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.

Read More
Lilly web newsfeature lead 1200x800px 128

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…

Read More
St patrick's day nails

70+ St. Patrick’s Day nail design ideas for 2025

By Scratch Staff | 17 March 2025

St. Patrick’s Day: a global celebration of Irish culture, takes place each year on 17 March, marking the anniversary of the patron saint’s death. We’ve rounded up themed nail art inspiration to bring luck for the occasion…

Read More
Lilly web newsfeature lead 1200x800px 124

Get lucky with these 50 St. Patrick’s Day nail art designs: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Lilly Delmage | 13 March 2025

Check out entries to the 12 March 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Feeling lucky. Each nail style was submitted via Instagram or Facebook using #ShowScratch #CreativeChallenge. Follow Scratch on Instagram and Facebook for future Creative Challenges – launching every other Wednesday.

Read More
St patricks day nails step 6

How to create shamrock nail art for St. Patrick’s Day

By Guest Writer | 10 March 2025

Named after the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural and religious holiday, held annually on 17 March to celebrate Irish heritage. Nail artist & educator, Julie-Anne Larivière, reveals how to create this shamrock design in time for the occasion. *Originally created using GELLUX

Read More
Becca web newsfeature lead 1200x800px (1)

30+ empowering nail designs to celebrate International Women’s Day

By Rebecca Hitchon | 8 March 2025

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global event, taking place each 8 March to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women and promote the acceleration of women’s equality. The campaign theme for 2025 is ‘Accelerate Action’. Check out our roundup of IWD-inspired nail designs for the occasion…

Read More