NAIL ART INSPO

22 Thanksgiving nail art designs to try in 2025

By Scratch Staff | 27 November 2025

Thanksgiving, marked annually in countries like the US and Canada on the fourth Thursday of November, celebrates the blessings of the…

40+ bow nail designs that are trending right now

By Scratch Staff | 27 November 2025

Add a touch of delicate sophistication to nails with bow styling: a big trend for 2025, seen on the fashion…

5-step tortoiseshell nail art for tantalising talons

By Guest Writer | 26 November 2025

Katie Lou Pritchard, brand ambassador for Hara Professional, shares her foolproof method to achieving this luxe layered tortoiseshell look. Don’t…

Party tartan nail art – shimmer style tutorial

By Guest Writer | 24 November 2025

Scratch 2025 columnist & Scratch Stars Ultimate Gel Polish Stylist, Jiak Hing, shares a step-by-step for this twinkling tartan look.…

Leopard print nail art tutorial: 4 simple steps

By Marie-Louise Coster | 20 November 2025

Session nail stylist, salon owner & educator, Marie-Louise Coster, shares a step-by-step for leopard print styling. She used Artistic Nail Design…

15 Mickey & Minnie Mouse nail ideas for a magical manicure

By Scratch Staff | 18 November 2025

To mark our favourite mouse couple’s birthday (18 November), we’re sharing nail art designs inspired by Disney’s Mickey and Minnie…

Get wild with these 14 jungle animal nail designs

By Scratch Staff | 16 November 2025

The hit television programme, I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! is back for 2025, and nail techs are…

60 poppy nail design ideas for Remembrance Day

By Scratch Staff | 11 November 2025

Remembrance Day falls on 11 November and presents an opportunity to honour members of the armed forces that have died…

Wicked nail art step-by-step – how to paint Elphaba

By Guest Writer | 5 November 2025

Scratch Stars & Nailympia award-winning nail artist, Alice Nali, shares a tutorial for a portrait of Wicked protagonist, Elphaba, played…

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…