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Cosy cat eye: autumnal polka dot nail tutorial
Texas-based nail artist, educator & international competition judge, Halyna Kaliugina, shares how to achieve an autumnal cat eye polka dot nail design… Halyna is a multi award-winning Nailympia competitor, recognised for her precision work, creative nail art and competition designs. She is the founder of Texas-based nail studio, LiNails, and…
51 fang-tastic French tip nail ideas for Halloween
Mix up the classic French manicure by adding spook-tacular Halloween twists! Check out our roundup of freakishly good French tip nails for spooky season below…
Blooming boo-tiful: simple 4-step ghost nail art tutorial
Alice Nali is a nail tech, educator & owner of London-based nail salon & academy, Aly Nails. The Scratch Stars Mixed Media Artist of the Year 2025 & 2026 shares a simple four-step blooming gel ghost nail design for a subtly spooky Halloween style… You will need: Gel polish in…
Russian manicure specialist & Scratch Stars Gel Tech of the Year finalist 2026, Erika Beck, provides a step-by-step guide to glimmering ghost nail art… You will need: Orange gel polish. Gel paint in black, silver chrome & white. Glossy gel polish top coat. Fine liner nail art brush. Dotting tool.…
Sabre van Dijk is the pro behind Bad Gal Sabz, a Brighton-based nail artist known for bold, playful nail art. The Scratch Stars Mixed Media Nail Artist of the Year finalist 2026 shares a guide to creating creepy cat eye cauldron nail art… You will need: Gel polish base coat.…
Planning on being the ‘ghost with the most’ this Halloween? Channel main character energy on nails with North America’s Star Nail Artist (NASNA) Top 3 Contestant, Yuliia Kovalchuk‘s tantalising tutorial… Yuliia used the following Glitterbels products: Unbelievabel Gel Paints in Gloriously Green, White and Black. Gel Polish in Purple Princess.…
Scratch Stars Mixed Media Nail Artist of the Year finalist 2026, Tina Li, shares how to create a gorgeous ghost illusion nail design… You will need: Black gel polish. White gel polish. Sheer black jelly gel polish. Glossy gel polish top coat. Optional: glow-in-the-dark pigment. Small & large dotting tools.…
Scratch Stars Gel Tech of the Year finalist 2026, Clare Hanson, embraces the Halloween aesthetic by sharing an ombré nail design, complete with mesmerising cat-eye details for a bewitching finish… Clare used the following products from HD Professional Nail Systems: Colour It! Gel Polishes in Wizard, Sunset, Croquet, Karaoke and…
West Yorkshire-based nail tech & educator, Sue Rangeley, is passionate about creating eye-catching nail art. This Halloween season, the Scratch Stars Mixed Media Nail Artist of the Year finalist 2026 is sharing her guide to the perfect monster mani… You will need: Gel polish in black, neon lime green, neon…