21 Argyle nail art ideas for fans of the diamond design

By Helena Biggs | 22 January 2026

Argyle (or ‘argyll’) nails are trending: yes, the colourful criss-cross pattern is being requested by fashion-forward nail art fans across the globe, owing to its dazzling diamond details and high-impact finish. Derived from the tartan of Clan Campbell of Argyll Scotland, argyle is made up of diamond shapes with diagonal lines.…

22 tartan nail designs for the perfect plaid polish

By Jess Watts | 25 October 2025

Widely known for its Scottish origins, plaid – also referred to as tartan – is a geometric pattern consisting of horizontal and vertical lines that overlap each other with varying degrees of transparency. Though Scotland is thought of as the ‘birthplace’ of tartan, historians have found samples tracing back to…