15 stylish Gemini nail art ideas to celebrate your zodiac birthday
Celebrate the Gemini season with chic and playful designs inspired by the zodiac sign. The Gemini star sign typically governs from May 21 to June 21. If you’re looking for a birthday manicure or simply enjoy aligning nails with the zodiac, it’s the perfect time to browse Gemini-themed nail art. Here are 15 ways to…
Read More18 fun Eurovision-inspired nail art ideas you need to see
Eurovision fever is taking over the nail art world! With the 69th Grand Final set to take place on 17 May 2025 in Basel, Switzerland, we’ve rounded up nail looks inspired by the Eurovision Song Contest to celebrate…
Read MoreSquare nails: 16 stylish ways to decorate the popular nail shape
The square nail shape is an ever popular favourite for nail enthusiasts, combining style with practicability. Boasting sharp and sleek edges, the nail shape offers a structured appearance. Suitable for long and short nail lengths, the versatile style can be tailored to each client – offering a vast canvas for creative nail art or the…
Read More15 tools & products to use on damaged toenails & runner’s feet
Spring welcomes marathons, so we’ve rounded up products to help care for damaged toenails and runner’s feet – because they deserve some TLC. “Runners can be prone to a lot of foot problems,” explains nail educator & brand adviser, Rachel Gribble. “A build-up of hard skin, ingrown and bruised toenails are some of the most…
Read MoreStained glass nail trend: 35 mesmerising manicures for nail art challenge
Check out entries to the 23 April 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Stained Glass. 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.
Read More13 pretty pedicure designs to inspire spring nail looks
Sandal season is almost upon us, so take inspiration from our roundup of pedicure designs, shared by nail pros on Instagram…
Read MoreTaurus birthday nails: 20 nail art ideas for the zodiac sign
Taurus season is upon us, lasting from April 19 to May 20, and what better way to celebrate the second zodiac sign than through nail art? Taurus’ symbol is the bull, portraying strength and determination, and offers an ideal way to incorporate the earth sign into nail designs. Check out 20 Taurus-themed manicures shared by…
Read More35 short nail art design ideas for 2025
Who said nail art is just for long nails? Not us! Short nails are a popular and practical choice amongst nail enthusiasts, with over 426,000 posts under #shortnails on TikTok, so take inspiration from 35 short designs that will up your nail game…
Read MoreNail techs create designs inspired by causes they care about: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge
Check out entries to the 26 March 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: A cause I care about. 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.
Read MoreMatching manicures: 15 stylish nail art ideas for friends, family & couples
Because who doesn’t want a matching manicure with their nearest and dearest? The 2025 Pinterest Predicts report states that consumers are focusing on their personal connections to inspire beauty choices. The search term, ‘friends matching nails’, has risen by 35%, so expect clients to seek similar looks to friends, family and partners. We’ve rounded up…
Read More16 Aries nail art designs that are fiery & stylish
Zodiac nails are trending, and it’s time to celebrate Aries babies with fiery and bold designs. The Aries star sign typically governs from March 21 to April 19. So, if you’re looking for a birthday manicure or simply enjoy aligning nails with the zodiac, it’s the perfect time to draw inspiration from Aries-themed nail art.…
Read MoreChina on your hand? Porcelain nails are trending: here’s 20 designs we love
English pop group, T’Pau, topped the UK singles chart in the ’80s with ‘China In Your Hand’, and who knew that almost 40 years later, wearing china on the hands – specifically nails – would be so popular? Porcelain or china-inspired nail art captures the delicate beauty of traditional blue and white ceramic patterns, often…
Read MoreGet lucky with these 50 St. Patrick’s Day nail art designs: #ShowScratch Creative Challenge
Check out entries to the 12 March 2025 nail art challenge from Scratch, in which techs were tasked with creating a design to fit the theme: Feeling lucky. 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.
Read MoreHow to create girl power nail art for International Women’s Day
Nail artist & educator, Julie-Anne Larivière, has created a girl power nail step-by-step to celebrate International Women’s Day. *Originally created using GELLUX
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day: 5 steps to create female outline nails
Norwich nail artist, Tabby Casto, has created a purple pierced design with female outlines to celebrate International Women’s Day, using Artistic Nail Design – available in the UK via Sweet Squared.
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