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Coral nails: Get inspired with 19 designs using the trending summer colour

By Lilly Delmage | 6 June 2025

Seeking a vibrant colour for your summer nails? Coral is proving to be a popular choice at the nail desk. Blending orange, pink and red tones, clients can find a shade of coral that best suits them – whether bold and bright, or pastel and muted. This makes it a…

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Prom-ready nails: 18 subtle glam manicures to impress in 2025

By Lilly Delmage | 31 May 2025

A picture-perfect manicure is the ideal finishing touch to any prom look. Whether you’re wearing a vibrant gown or a minimalistic, neutral dress, Scratch has rounded up a series of versatile nail styles that combine a subtle colour palette with glamorous accents. Get inspired by these 18 designs…

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Fruit nails are trending: Here’s 35 fun nail art ideas for summer 2025

By Scratch Staff | 29 May 2025

Fruits are a long-standing muse for nail art inspiration, with grapefruit, blueberry, strawberry, kiwi and lemon designs especially popular during the summer months. Whether hand-painted, sculpted or stamped, let your creativity flow and experiment with vibrant, juicy hues this season. Want to hop on the nail trend? Check out our…

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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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Minimalistic leaf nail art

By Guest Writer | 11 July 2021

Crystal Nails UK brand ambassador, Barbara Szollosi, has created this minimalistic leaf nail design using bold summer shades as a base.

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Pretty in pale pink nails

By Kat Hill | 6 July 2021

Out with decadent hues and in with the delicate! Pale pink nails will ensure clients stay in style…

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Watermelon nail art

By Guest Writer | 28 June 2021

Crystal Nails brand ambassador, Barbara Szollosi, has created this summery watermelon nail art using products available via www.crystalnails4u.co.uk

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Dot nails

By Callie Iley | 24 June 2021

Kylie Jenner’s dot manicure by Chaun Legend has taken over the nail art world! Check out our roundup of reader designs inspired by Kylie’s set below…

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