NAIL ART INSPO

22 pink Christmas nail art ideas you need to try

By Scratch Staff | 19 December 2025

Swap out traditional shades of red and green for something softer this season… Soft pink and blush tones are redefining…

28 party perfect nail ideas for New Year’s Eve

By Scratch Staff | 17 December 2025

Whether you’re going out or staying in for New Year’s Eve, bring the celebrations to nails! Check out our roundup…

30 festive French tip ideas to help you nail Christmas

By Scratch Staff | 16 December 2025

Add some festive fun to French tips for a seasonal twist on the classic nail style. Check out our roundup…

8 simple steps to create a Christmas gonk nail design

By Guest Writer | 13 December 2025

This adorable gonk nail guide comes courtesy of Gelish educator, Monika Ferreira. Gelish products are available in the UK via…

Christmas candy cane nail art guide

By Guest Writer | 8 December 2025

Nail artist & Mii Cosmetics creator, Simu of @simlynail, shares a step-by-step guide to this sugar and spice seasonal set.…

18 alternative Christmas nail art designs

By Scratch Staff | 5 December 2025

Looking for Christmas nail styles with an alternative twist? Explore the dark side of nail art with gothcore-inspired takes on…

The snowflake nail designs you need to try this Christmas

By Scratch Staff | 3 December 2025

It’s the run-up to Christmas, which means festive fingertips are taking over! Check out our roundup of seasonal snowflake designs…

44 Disney nail art designs that are pure magic

By Jess Watts | 1 December 2025

Manifest magic on your nails with these Disney nail art designs… because who says fairytales are just for children?  

26 candy cane nail designs to satisfy your Christmas nail art cravings

By Scratch Staff | 30 November 2025

Add a sweet touch to Christmas claws with these candy cane styles to inspire…

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…