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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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Fun fingertips for World Friendship Day: 28 nail designs to help inspire the love

By Jess Watts | 31 July 2025

Check out entries to the 30 July 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Friendship. Each nail style was submitted via Instagram or Facebook using #ShowScratch #CreativeChallenge. Follow Scratch on Instagram and Facebook for future Creative Challenges – launching every other Wednesday.

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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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45 Valentine’s French manicures you’ll fall in love with

By Scratch Staff | 4 February 2025

Opt for a romantic twist on the classic French, complete with red, pink and plenty of hearts for Valentine’s Day. Check out our roundup of chic designs below…

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23 adorable Jellycat-inspired nails you can’t resist: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge

By Lilly Delmage | 30 January 2025

Check out entries to the 29 January 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Jellycats. Each nail style was submitted via Instagram or Facebook using #ShowScratch #CreativeChallenge. Follow Scratch on Instagram and Facebook for future Creative Challenges – launching every other Wednesday.

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Slither into the Year of the Snake in style: 15 nail art ideas to celebrate Chinese New Year 2025

By Scratch Staff | 29 January 2025

Chinese New Year 2025 is celebrated on January 29th, welcoming the Year of the Snake. The nail industry is no stranger to snake-inspired designs, from snakeskin prints and hand-painted characters to 3D creations. However, if you’d rather steer clear of animal motifs, embracing the colours of the event is another…

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30+ anti-Valentine’s nail ideas for those not feeling the romance

By Scratch Staff | 28 January 2025

For those who aren’t fans of Valentine’s Day, check out our roundup of alternative nail designs by pros…

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15 stylish Aquarius nail art ideas to celebrate your zodiac birthday

By Lilly Delmage | 27 January 2025

January 20 to February 18 officially marks Aquarius season! If you’re looking to celebrate your own (or someone special’s) birthday, a zodiac-inspired manicure is the perfect accessory to enhance the celebrations. Scroll down for 15 nail art designs to inspire your bespoke birthday look…

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Australia Day nails: Take a journey down under with these nail art ideas

By Lilly Delmage | 26 January 2025

G’day, nail lovers! Drawing inspiration from the outback, adorn your nails with Australia-themed art for Australia Day, the country’s national day. Whether you’re a fan of the furry friends of the region – like kangaroos, koalas and quokkas – or you’re eager to fly the Aussie flag high, we’ve gathered…

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