NAIL ART INSPO

26 empowering nail designs to mark International Women’s Day

By Scratch Staff | 4 March 2026

International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global event, taking place each 8 March to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and…

London Fashion Week AW26: Pauline Dujancourt nail art tutorial

By Guest Writer | 2 March 2026

Award-winning nail pro, educator & session tech, Rebecca Orme, shares how she created the nails for Pauline Dujancourt’s AW26 showcase…

24 pearl nail designs you need to try this spring

By Scratch Staff | 28 February 2026

Elevate spring nail styling with a touch of pearlescent elegance. The past few years have seen shimmer take on a…

40 daffodil nail art designs to celebrate St David’s Day

By Scratch Staff | 26 February 2026

St David’s Day is the feast day of the patron saint of Wales and falls on 1 March: the date…

Bridgerton nails: 25 Regency-inspired nail designs

By Rebecca Hitchon | 26 February 2026

Dearest gentle reader, season four – part two of popular Netflix series, Bridgerton, is here… Aside from immersing in the…

22 Pisces nail art ideas for the zodiac water sign

By Scratch Staff | 25 February 2026

There’s no better way to celebrate your ‘main character’ month than with a zodiac-themed manicure. The twelth and final sign…

Spring floral nail art design – simple step-by-step tutorial

By Marie-Louise Coster | 23 February 2026

Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, shares a step-by-step for this spring-ready floral nail style. She used gel…

Turn heads with these 55 mesmerising cat eye nail ideas

By Scratch Staff | 20 February 2026

Cat eye nails are trending, featuring an eye-catching, shimmering finish. Inspired by the reflective nature of a cat’s eye, the…

35 flippin’ fantastic nail designs for Pancake Day

By Scratch Staff | 17 February 2026

Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, is the traditional feast day before Lent: the 40 days leading up to Easter. 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…