NAIL ART INSPO

25 brush-on builder gels to extend & enhance nails

By Rebecca Hitchon | 3 August 2025

Bottled brush-on builder gel: it’s the professional product on everyone’s lips, never mind nails. Designed to add strength to nails,…

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…

40 Pride nail art ideas to spread love & acceptance

By Rebecca Hitchon | 1 August 2025

Pride is dedicated to celebrating the global LGBTQ+ community, as well as promoting acceptance and equality. Check out themed designs…

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…

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…

Nail tutorial: How to infill Gelish Brush-On Builder gel

By Guest Writer | 27 July 2025

Gelish master educator, Amy Martin, shares a step-by-step guide to carrying out an infill service using the brand’s Brush-On Builder:…

Celebrate Women’s Euro 2025 with football-themed nail designs

By Jess Watts | 27 July 2025

England’s Lionesses have made it to the finals of the UEFA Women’s Championship, and what better way to support the team…

Radiate good karma with these evil eye amulet nail art designs

By Scratch Staff | 26 July 2025

Eye spy this trend taking over Instagram! Unlock the energy of the Turkish nazar or Greek mati (amulets used as…

Euro 2025: simple football pitch nail design tutorial

By Guest Writer | 25 July 2025

Francesca Paliotto is an Italian nail artist & educator. She has been awarded 27 Nailympia Competitions medals, as well as…

STEP-BY-STEP VIDEOS

Cat eye bow nail art

Educator, Sarah Thompson, showcases how to create a stunning festive bow nail design using the Roxi Cat Eye collection and NSI Tech-Gels, available via www.nsinails.co.uk

Nail art demo: St. Patrick’s Day design in 10 minutes

Natural nail and nail art specialist, Annie Kilalea, shares how to create a St. Patrick’s Day nail design.

Valentine’s nail demo using OPI: carved out heart art

Watch OPI Nail Boss & award-winning tech, Emma Brock, share how she created the illusion of carved out hearts on nails in this Valentine’s Day demo using OPI GelColor shades.…

Halo Stained Glass collection demo & tour of Pure Nails’ training centre

Watch Halo VIP, Michaela Phillips, demo the Halo Stained Glass gel polish collection and give a tour of Pure Nails‘ training rooms at Enhance Nail & Beauty Emporium.

NAIL ART DEMO: using Light Elegance’s spring 2024 Happy Vibes collection

Watch Light Elegance UK head of education, Jojo Wickens, demo two salon-friendly spring nail looks: a tie dye pattern with daisies and a sparkly ombré with swirls, using the brand’s…

Product demo: INK London’s Fusion Gel

Award-winning INK London educator, Agnes Dullo, shares the benefits of Fusion Gel & offers an application demo for pros. Shop Fusion Gel via www.inknails.com

DEMO: On-trend Valentine’s nail styling

Halo VIP, Michaela Phillips of Kent home salon, Gelalicious, shares how to create two gorgeous chrome designs for Valentine’s Day. Halo products are available via www.purenails.co.uk

NAIL ART DEMO: Gelish’s Change of Pace collection

Scratch’s Chloe chats to Gelish educator, Catherine Jimenez about the Change of Pace collection and showcases a nail art demo! Purchase the shades used via www.gelishmorgantaylor.co.uk

Demo: The Lyco’Pedi 7-step pedicure system from Lycon UK

Join BTI’s Catherine Bond and beauty therapist, Laura Kate Grodon, to learn all about the Lyco’Pedi 7-step system to revitalise & refresh feet. PSST! Save 20% on products with code…