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What’s the deal with fish nails? Here are 20 designs to catch the eye

By Jess Watts | 30 July 2025

It’s National Fishing Month! Celebrate with the catch of the day… Aquatic designs have dominated this summer, with our finned friends being splashed across nail designs. If you haven’t tried the trend, maybe one of these designs from Instagram will get you hooked?

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Radiate good karma with these evil eye amulet nail art designs

By Scratch Staff | 26 July 2025

Eye spy this trend taking over Instagram! Unlock the energy of the Turkish nazar or Greek mati (amulets used as protection against the ‘evil eye’) with our roundup of themed designs from Instagram…

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Summer nail art tutorial: blooming French tips & hibiscus flowers

By Guest Writer | 18 July 2025

Scratch Stars Gel Polish Stylist of the Year finalist 2025, Carrie Williams, shares a step-by-step guide for this summer style, featuring blooming effects at the tips and hibiscus flowers.

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How to create a magical mermaid-inspired nail art look

By Guest Writer | 15 July 2025

Mermaid nails are trending, so make a splash with this bold and beautiful ombré style, courtesy of Freya Murphy who uses The Manicure Company‘s Zero Gel Polish. She shares a step-by-step for the look below… All products used are available via www.themanicurecompany.com

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Nail tutorial: hibiscus flower nail art in 5 easy steps

By Guest Writer | 8 July 2025

Irish nail tech, Freya Murphy of @nailzbyfrey, uses The Manicure Company products to create trendy hibiscus flower art in five steps…

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Beginner-friendly nail art: 20 simple summer designs to try

By Lilly Delmage | 4 July 2025

Are you a newbie tech wanting to branch into nail art? Whether a beginner nail artist or a nail lover seeking a subtle summer manicure, we’ve put together 20 beginner-friendly nail designs to inspire. Check out our range of simple summer nail art below…

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Looking for a sweet summer nail trend? Here are 20 ice cream manicures for inspiration

By Scratch Staff | 2 July 2025

What screams summer more than ice cream? Nail enthusiasts are taking inspiration from the refreshing treat for nail art, with designs featuring sprinkles, syrup and waffle cone patterns. Scroll to browse ice cream-inspired manicures that are almost good enough to eat!

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Add sweetness to summer styling with these 50 strawberry nail art ideas

By Scratch Staff | 28 June 2025

Give nail art a fun and fruity twist this summer with strawberry-themed designs. The look is soaring in popularity, beautifully complementing sunny weather. Check out our roundup of super sweet strawberry styles from pros on Instagram…

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Hibiscus nails: The Y2K-inspired twist on floral nails

By Scratch Staff | 24 June 2025

Give summer nail styles a Y2K, trending twist with hibiscus nail art! Step into a tropical paradise of ’00s nostalgia with our roundup of designs from pros on Instagram below… And click here for a hibiscus nail art step-by-step by Freya Murphy of @nailzbyfrey.

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