Two wearable Halloween French tip nail ideas for salon clients, featuring patchwork French nails and blood drip French tips, with ideas for adapting each design for busy appointments.

Cat-eye nails are perfect for autumn, bringing depth, movement and a rich velvet effect to seasonal colours and nail art. Here’s why they work so well at this time of year.

A piece of polished carnelian became the starting point for this glowing orange chrome manicure and a reminder that nail inspiration can come from far beyond other nail designs.

Not quite ready for full autumn nails? Sunflowers and warm seasonal florals are the perfect way to transition your nail art from late summer into early autumn.

Tortoiseshell nails return every autumn and stay popular well into winter. From full-cover designs and seasonal French tips to abstract accents and alternative colourways, discover why this classic nail art look is so versatile.

Fresh green mango cat eye nails with a soft pink shimmer, finished with glossy 3D water droplets.

A different take on fruit nail art, using layers of sheer gel to recreate the colours of realistic apple skin, finished with 3D water droplets.

Abstract blueberry-inspired nails combining layers of sheer blue and purple gel with darker ink-like details for a soft watercolour effect.

Inspired by classic Wedgwood Jasperware, this manicure combines a custom-mixed cornflower blue, matte finish and delicate hand-painted white botanical details.

Rich royal blue cat eye nails paired with hand-painted gold, jewellery-inspired details, created to complement my client’s wedding guest outfit.

A soft, minimal sea glass-inspired manicure with encapsulated blue and turquoise sequins creating a subtle watery, bubble-like effect.