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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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Spring daisy nails

By Guest Writer | 11 April 2023

Salon System nail expert, Julie-Anne Larivière, has created a spring-inspired daisy step-by-step using GELLUX.

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Spring daisy nail style

By Guest Writer | 11 April 2023

Step into spring with this nail art by Magpie Beauty brand ambassador, Jordan Ward.

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Marble floral nail art

By Guest Writer | 11 April 2023

Salon System Gellux expert, Karen Louise, has created a floral marble step-by-step…

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20 abstract nail styles you need to try in spring 2023

By Callie Iley | 7 March 2023

Abstract nail designs are proving to be a popular choice as we transition into spring, allowing wearers to experiment with a range of shade combinations and styles. Check out our roundup of reader designs below…

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50 blooming beautiful floral nail designs for spring

By Scratch Staff | 26 February 2023

Add delicate details to springtime tones with floral-inspired nail art. Check out our roundup of reader designs below…

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Paris Fashion Week SS23 nail looks

By Rebecca Hitchon | 12 October 2022

2022’s second Fashion Week concluded in Paris, with an array of mesmerising nail styles. Check out our favourites here…

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