SEASONAL & OCCASIONS

Blooming gel bridal nail art step-by-step

By Jess Watts | 1 April 2026

Cornwall-based nail artist, Kelly Lockwood (@magikelnails), breaks down how to achieve this stunning blooming gel bridal look. You will need: Gel polish base coat. White gel polish. Blooming gel. Pink gel polish. Fine liner nail art brush. Gel polish top coat. Top tip: you can use any colour of gel…

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Wedding nails: 47 classy & chic bridal nail art ideas

By Rebecca Hitchon | 21 March 2026

Here comes the bridal nail design! Whatever the wedding style, we’ve rounded up elegant nail looks that are perfect for the big day. Home salon owner & bridal nail specialist, Georgia Steel, comments: “Classic French manicures have always been my most popular bridal request. Most people prioritise having a timeless…

30 Mini Egg nail styles to drool over this Easter

By Scratch Staff | 20 March 2026

The Easter bunny has paid a visit to Scratch and brought us delectable Mini Egg nails! The speckled nail finish proves popular each year, and is versatile enough to be worn past Easter. Create the base for Mini Egg styles with a pastel hue, and use a fine nail art…

Follow this Mini Egg nail art tutorial for an egg-cellent Easter

By Guest Writer | 17 March 2026

Scratch Stars Social Media Star of the Year 2025 & OPI ambassador, Jessica White, shares an Easter nail step-by-step that is good enough to eat… You will need the following products, available via uk.wella.professionalstore.com: GelColor Super Base Coat. GelColor in Bare My Soul; It’s A Boy; Mod About You; Polly…

60 St Patrick’s Day nail design ideas

By Scratch Staff | 17 March 2026

St Patrick’s Day: a global celebration of Irish culture, takes place each year on 17 March, marking the anniversary of the patron saint’s death. We’ve rounded up themed nail art inspiration to bring luck for the occasion…

Easter bunny & heart nail design: step-by-step guide

By Guest Writer | 12 March 2026

Sara Pinto, nail product & academy director at Andreia Professional, explains how she crafted an adorable Easter bunny look in this nail art tutorial… You will need the following Andreia Professional products, available via www.salon-services.com: Gel Polishes in 218 White, 220 Pinkish Nude & BA3 Mauve Glitter. All In One…

Gorgeous goose Easter nail art tutorial

By Guest Writer | 12 March 2026

Halo VIP, Sarah White (@_nailsbysarahw), gets Easter-ready with this gorgeous goose nail art tutorial… You will need the following Halo products, available via www.purenails.co.uk: Acrylic Powder in Blush Pink. Gel Polishes in Clay; Elise; Sunkiss; French Pink; French White; Black; Mineral; Dreamer & Bubblegum Pink. Non-Wipe Gel Polish Top Coat.…

Crack Easter nail art with this intricate Easter egg tutorial

By Guest Writer | 12 March 2026

Northampton-based nail technician & HD Professional Nail Systems ambassador, Ruth Green, shares how to create a stunning Easter nail design, featuring an egg topped with a bow… You will need the following HD Pro Nails products, available via www.hazeldixonnails.com: Colour It! Gel Polishes in Arctic Almond & Tickled Tulip. Pearl…

Easter chick nail art step-by-step

By Guest Writer | 12 March 2026

Hara Professional brand ambassador, Katie Lou Pritchard (@katielou_nailartist_educator), brings spring to the fingertips with this irresistibly cute Easter nail design. You will need the following Hara Professional products, available via www.astonandfincher.co.uk: Ultra Bond Primer. Base Coat. Gel Polishes in Sea Shell; Cinque Terre; Daffodil; Peach Bloom; Dusty Rose; Ebony; Procida;…