Ghostface nail art step-by-step guide
It’s spooky season! Time to craft creepy creations and embrace the darker side of nail art… Light Elegance educator, Tina Li, shares the step-by-step process for creating ghoulish Ghostface nails, using products available via www.lightelegance.co.uk. You will need: Black gel polish or colour gel. White gel paint. Top coat.
Read More40 pretty as a pumpkin nail designs for Halloween
Whether you’re pumpkin picking or designing a Jack-O-Lantern, it’s undeniable that pumpkins are an essential part of any Halloween celebration! Check out our roundup of pumpkin nail styles to inspire below…
Read More25 ghoulishly good Halloween mix & match nail designs
Mix up your Halloween nail styles with mix & match designs! Check out our roundup of spook-tacular nail looks below…
Read More18 cute spooky nail art looks to inspire Halloween manicures
If adorable ghosts and pretty pumpkins are your preference over horror and gore, you aren’t alone. Cute Halloween manicures have been all over our social media feeds, and we can see why! Here’s a roundup of Halloween manicures to help you creep it cute…
Read More5 steps to paint Scream nail art for Halloween
This Scream-inspired nail look, by Artistic Nail Design, Famous Names & Footlogix brand ambassador at Sweet Squared, Laura Chree, is perfect for Halloween! All Artistic products mentioned are available via www.sweetsquared.com
Read More40 Pride nail art ideas to spread love & acceptance
Pride is dedicated to celebrating the global LGBTQ+ community, as well as promoting acceptance and equality. Check out themed designs by nail artists on Instagram incorporating the rainbow Pride flag and other inclusivity symbols…
Read MoreEuro 2025: simple football pitch nail design tutorial
Francesca Paliotto is an Italian nail artist & educator. She has been awarded 27 Nailympia Competitions medals, as well as an Art Winner of Winners accolade and two Winner of Winners trophies. Here, she shares how to paint a salon-friendly football pitch style on a nail.
Read MoreLeo season: 12 zodiac-inspired nail art ideas
Leo season typically spans from July 23 to August 22. If you’re looking for birthday nails, or just want to embrace the adventurous spirit of the Leo zodiac, now is the time to check out nail inspo! One of the three zodiac fire signs, Leo’s are known for their confidence, leadership qualities, and natural charisma.…
Read MoreWedding nail tutorial: 5 steps to create chic chrome heart nails for brides
Kirsty Brown, owner of Paintbrush Nails in Stirling, Scotland: Scratch Stars Home Nail Salon of the Year 2024, shares how to create a delicate heart accent nail for a simple but sweet bridal style. She fashions it on the ring finger and reveals that it’s one of her most requested bridal nail designs. Scroll down…
Read MoreServe up ace nail looks for Wimbledon with 30 tennis-themed nail art ideas
Pimm’s and strawberries and cream anyone? We’re serving up nail art designs to get you in the swing for British tennis tournament, Wimbledon (30 June – 13 July 2025), courtesy of pros on Instagram…
Read MoreCreate Week: nail techs share their favourite manicure they’ve ever created
To mark Create Week – a celebration encouraging people to get creative and invest time in the arts – we asked our TikTok followers to share their favourite nail design they’ve ever created! Browse their responses below…
Read MoreGet starstruck over these 25 star-inspired nail art ideas
What better way to celebrate The Scratch Star Party next weekend, than with a roundup of star-inspired manicures? Whether getting in the spirit, or looking for some last-minute inspo, keep scrolling for award-worthy nail looks!
Read MoreWashington LGBTQ+ nail artist: abstract bisexual Pride flag tutorial
Salem Victoria, nail art specialist based in Tacoma, USA, shares the importance of Pride and inclusivity, and eight steps to create a bisexual flag nail design… I have been fortunate that the people who find my art are typically members of the LGBTQ+ community, or are accepting and encouraging allies. I share that I am…
Read More28 nail art design ideas for Glastonbury Festival
Festival season is here – and what’s more iconic than Glastonbury Festival? The Somerset event takes place from 25 June 2025. Make sure nails are as much a star of the show as music acts with our roundup of funky festival styles from pros on Instagram. From Glasto-themed nail art to mix ‘n’ match looks…
Read MoreCancer birthday nails: 13 nail art ideas for the zodiac sign
The Cancer star sign typically governs from June 21 to July 22. If you’re looking for a birthday manicure or simply enjoy aligning nails with the zodiac, it’s the perfect time to browse Cancer-themed nail art. Here are 15 ways to wear the star sign, courtesy of pros on Instagram…
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