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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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Orange summer wave nails

By Guest Writer | 14 June 2021

Get wavy with this step-by-step nail design by The GelBottle Inc nail expert, Sadie Jordan.

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Butterfly nail art

By Guest Writer | 20 May 2021

Ellyse Ball of Dakota Nail Products & Education has created this beautiful butterfly step-by-step using the Macaroon Acrylic Paint collection and Pretty and Perfect Butterflies decals. Products used are available via www.dakota-nailproductsandeducation.com

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Neon rainbow nails

By Guest Writer | 10 May 2021

Brighten up your day with this rainbow nail design by Salon System nail expert, Julie-Anne Larivière. She uses the GELLUX Ready to Rock gel polish collection, available via wholesalers nationwide.

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Bandana Print Designs

By Scratch Staff | 16 June 2020

Check out these nail designs inspired by the super cool summer accessory…

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Rainforest animal nails

By Guest Writer | 9 May 2020

“I was inspired by the nature of Brazil so chose to mix the animals of the rainforest with the country’s flowers,” says Sinead Bulley. “I decided to use the cloisonné painting technique as I really love the way it makes the animal designs ‘pop’.”

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Tie-Dye Dreams

By Guest Writer | 2 January 2020

Salon System nail expert, Karen Louise, reveals how to create this tie-dye inspired nail design using the Gellux Soak Off Gel Polish Soul Sister collection, available from wholesalers nationwide.  

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