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Fingernails in Focus

Say ‘cheers!’ to nail styling success with BELLA FELDMAN’S roundup of cocktail-inspired designs

A happy hour or so was spent by @alicemcnails creating this ‘retro cocktail’ manicure featuring her favourite: a spicy margarita! Can you name all 10 drinks?

The Pornstar Martini is the tipple that inspired this fun, bold and fruity design by Manchester-based nail artist, Jess of @illustrated_nails.

Who fancies a cauldron of cocktails? Ireland pro, @my_nail_envy, fashions a Halloween-themed mani, adding eyeball, bat and skull nail stickers on top of cocktail decals.

Whether your client likes a martini shaken or stirred, serve it with olives and ice – as Sydney’s @blingemclaws chooses to via this bold 3D manicure.

Prosecco, passionfruit and plenty of sparkle: the perfect manicure mix! @jen.the.nail.lady finished this fun style with apt Pornstar Martini scented cuticle oil.

If your client is struggling to decide on a cocktail, serve up multiple options, like Teeside nail artist, @taylormadenailsx, who created this varied nail design.

A Bloody Mary is the drink of choice for @snoozystudio, who sculpts a mini version of the cocktail and complements it with key ingredients: tomatoes, chillis and olives.

Birmingham’s @nails.bab gets into the party spirit by hand-painting various cocktails onto enhancements with sparkly tips, creating a style that’s fitting for festivities.

Anyone for a margarita? Denise Hamilton of @queenglitternails paints limes on nails and uses the apt sugaring technique to pay homage to the popular drink.

To be in with the chance of seeing your nail snaps on this page, share them with us on social media using #showscratch or email editorial@scratchmagazine.co.uk

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