SPRING/SUMMER

6-step floral nail art tutorial for blooming beautiful fingertips

By Marie-Louise Coster | 12 April 2026

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 –…

Tulip nail art tutorial for a stunning spring style

By Guest Writer | 25 March 2026

Spring into style with this tulip nail tutorial courtesy of Halo VIP, Michaela Phillips (@gelalicious). You will need the following Halo products, available via www.purenails.co.uk: Create Combo Brush: Fine Liner 4mm & 7mm. Gel Polishes in Soft Mauve, Bunny, Sweet Pea & French White. Gel Polish Top Coat (Non-Wipe).

40 cherry blossom nail designs you need to try this spring

By Scratch Staff | 7 March 2026

Make fingertips blossom with beauty by creating sakura-inspired nail styles, as the cherry blossom trees bloom this spring. Check out our roundup of design inspiration below…

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 polish to create the look.

Brighten up summer styling with these 24 neon nail art designs

By Scratch Staff | 12 August 2025

Ensure nails are looking on-trend for summer with neon art styles! Check out our pick of bright and bold nail designs below…

3 simple & speedy steps to create floral nail art

By Guest Writer | 5 August 2025

Lecenté Creator, Nichole Reynolds, shares how to paint floral nail art in three quick and easy steps… Shop Lecenté products via www.lecente.com

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 picnic blanket patterns, delicious spreads and even bug friends. The trend is super versatile, whether you’re a French tip fan, 3D enthusiast or love mix ‘n’ match looks. Whatever your…

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 friends being splashed across nail designs. If you haven’t tried the trend, maybe one of these designs from Instagram will get you hooked?

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 protection against the ‘evil eye’) with our roundup of themed designs from Instagram…