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Picnic nails are the sweetest summer trend: here’s 20 nail art ideas

By Scratch Staff | 2 August 2025

It’s officially picnic season! Nail enthusiasts are expressing their love for the summer activity with themed nail art, featuring gingham picnic blanket patterns, delicious spreads and even bug friends. The trend is super versatile, whether you’re a French tip fan, 3D enthusiast or love mix ‘n’ match looks. Whatever your…

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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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Tie dye nails

By Guest Writer | 27 June 2022

Stay on-trend this summer with Kim Motte‘s tie dye tutorial!

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Summer floral nails

By Guest Writer | 21 June 2022

This fun flower step-by-step by Rachel Mansfield has been created using the Magpie Beauty Sweet Treat Collection.

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Golden egg nails

By Guest Writer | 11 April 2022

Indulge in this golden chocolate egg nail art by Nicole Parker, Georgie Smedley Group brand ambassador. Products used are available via www.gsgroupuk.com

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Sunflower nails

By Guest Writer | 22 March 2022

Magpie educator, Nicolette Safar-Manesh, created this stunning sunflower nail art step-by-step, in time for warmer weather.

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Abstract leaves nail art

By Guest Writer | 20 March 2022

Salon System nail expert, Julie-Anne Lariviére, has created an abstract leaves design using her new GELLUX Free Spirit collaboration shades… “My biggest inspiration for this collection was my home country, Canada,” Julie-Anne explains. “I’ve always said that if I could have a collection, it would have something to do with…

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Alternative French tips

By Kat Hill | 9 August 2021

Add flashes of colour to your French manicures with these alternative looks…

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