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Butter yellow nails are trending: here’s 25 nail design ideas
Recent data from social media platform, Pinterest, has shown that searches for ‘yellow nails’ have had a monthly increase of 1,500%. But one specific iteration of the hue is garnering a lot of attention… Searches for ‘butter yellow nails’ – a creamy, pastel version of the summery shade – have…
35 anti-Valentine’s nail ideas for those not feeling the love
While February marks the season of love, not everyone likes gushy gifts and cute cards. However, that doesn’t mean nail looks can’t be created to suit. For those who aren’t fans of Valentine’s Day, check out our roundup of alternative nail designs by pros…
60 blue nail art designs that are blue-tifully chic
Feeling blue? Turn that frown upside down with this gallery of blue nail art ideas. Effortlessly stylish, blue nails suit all designs and shapes – and the hue is trending for 2026. As Pinterest notes in its trend report, Pinterest Predicts 2026, ‘cool blue’ is set to be a top…
The terminology can be confusing, but it’s crucial to understand the different parts of the nail structure, including the nail plate and the nail bed. Here, I explore the distinct characteristics of these two components and their roles. THE NAIL PLATE: what you need to know The nail plate is…
Since entering the beauty industry 16 years ago, Jamie-Lee Jones has honed her skills, built a thriving business and learned one uncomfortable truth: working harder doesn’t always mean working smarter. Inconsistent income and a business that depended entirely on her showing up led to feelings of intense burnout. Here’s how…
The April Scratch Snap nail art competition is open! Scratch Snap is a monthly, online nail art challenge that invites nail pros to create a salon-style nail design in line with a theme. Simply snap a pic of the design on yourself, nail tips or a client – and you could be in…
From French tips to 3D flourishes, stripes are staging a serious comeback – and nails are the perfect canvas… Few patterns earn the title of truly timeless, but those that do have a habit of returning to the trendsphere time and time again. Polka dots proved this recently, reclaiming their…
HBO’s popular TV series, Euphoria, is back for a third season, and we’re celebrating the only way we know how: with show-stopping nail looks dripping in glitter and gems. Alongside stunning Euphoria-inspired nails, we have rounded up the best looks from the show itself, created by LA-based nail artist, Natalie…
Scratch online columnist, session nail stylist & salon owner, Marie-Louise Coster, shares a step-by-step guide to a stylish spring nail design, created using gel polish. You will need: Nude or pink gel polish (for the base). Gel polishes in a variety of shades (for the flowers). Green gel polish –…
