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Clients have been combatting the winter blues by wearing the hue on their nails. Pros have leaned into variations of the shade, flooding social media with blue-tiful inspiration.

Scan to view Scratch’s gallery of blue nail designs.

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ncovers the hottest na pics & tales across th net, TV & social media & gets the scoop on celebrity beauty must-haves

FROSTED FINGERTIPS Actress & singer, Cynthia Erivo, was bewitching in blue for a Wonderland magazine photoshoot with Wicked co-star, Jonathan Bailey. Her icy nail look was created by one of the celeb’s regular nail artists, Shea Osei of @shadesofshea_.

Orange opulence

Businesswoman & media personality, Kylie Jenner, elevated her ensemble for the Palm Springs International Film Festival with an eye-catching matching mani. The celebrity’s chrome claws were created by her go-to nail tech, Zola Ganzorigt of @nailsbyzola.

Lily’s mocha mani

For the fifth season of Netflix’s comedy-drama series, Emily in Paris, London nail pro,

Imarni Ashman (@imarninails), adorned the nails of lead actress, Lily Collins, in Mocha: a deep brown gel polish from The GelBottle Inc.

The GelBottle Inc Gel Polish in Mocha £15.95 + VAT www.thegelbottle.com

Discoball Dua Singer, Dua Lipa, showcased multicoloured confetti claws to ring in 2026. The mesmerising style was crafted by celebrity manicurist, Michelle Humphrey (@nailsbymh).

OPI GelColor in Bare My Soul £19.90 + VAT

Demi’s diamanté digits uk.wella.professionalstore.com LA nail artist, Natalie Minerva (@natalieminervanails), paired a nude base of OPI GelColor in Bare My Soul with diamond-encrusted details for singer & actress, Demi Lovato.

GOLDEN GLOBES GLAM

The 83rd Golden Globe Awards welcomed film stars to its red carpet, who showcased elegant nail looks to match glamorous fashion styles.

Noir nails for Selena Celebrity nail tech, Tom Bachik (@tombachik), enveloped the nails of singer & actress, Selena Gomez, in a dark shade he dubbed ‘Noir Velvet’ on Instagram.

Nails of the night Wunmi Mosaku, who is best known for her role in 2025 film, Sinners, paired her bright yellow gown with rich burgundy nails. LA-based nail artist, Sarah Chue (@chuenails), selected The GelBottle Inc Gel Polish in Arabian Night for the style.

Lisa’s metallic mani

Rapper & singer, Lalisa Manobal (aka LISA), sported a sparkling nail style speckled with gold. The metallic look, crafted by Juan Alvear (@byjuanalvear), was created using Aprés Nail products.

The GelBottle Inc Gel Polish in Arabian Night £15.95 + VAT www.thegelbottle.com

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