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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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20 Amalfi-inspired nail looks serving summer vibes

By Lilly Delmage | 18 June 2025

Amalfi-inspired nails are popping up all over our socials. The ideal holiday manicure boasts a Mediterranean colour palette of blues and white, and often features zesty oranges, lemons and tile prints paying homage to the Italian location. Looking for inspiration for the trend? Keep scrolling for our roundup…

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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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Embrace spring with 26 dried flower nail designs

By Scratch Staff | 3 May 2025

Add delicate floral details to nail designs this spring, for a subtle touch of blossoming beauty. Get inspired by our roundup of dried flower styles from Instagram below…

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What are jelly nails: the trend loved by celebrities like Demi Lovato?

By Scratch Staff | 3 May 2025

Have you seen nails that resemble sweet treat, jelly? If not, you’re about to, thanks to singer & actress, Demi Lovato, who recently sported a cherry red jelly manicure. The singer’s trusted nail tech, Natalie Minerva, shared the look on Instagram, where it was met with enthusiasm in the comments.…

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