The January Scratch Snap nail art competition is accepting entries until 19 January. Nail professionals in the UK and Ireland can submit salon-style designs based on the theme 'Frosted fingertips'. A photo of the finished work on a client, nail tips, or the technician themselves is required for entry.
Judging this month's submissions are Victoria Trafford, Artistic educator and brand manager at Sweet Squared, alongside Scratch editor Rebecca Hitchon. The winning entrant will receive an Artistic Nail Design bundle valued at over £230, including gel polishes, a chrome pen, glitter, a cream gel palette, and art gels.
Competitions like Scratch Snap offer a platform for technicians to showcase creativity and potentially gain exposure. However, the emphasis on submitting photos directly from the salon environment suggests a gap in opportunities for purely conceptual nail art. Further insight into how these submissions translate into client-ready services could add value for participants.
