Radina Ignatova, founder of Artistic Touch – Nail Training Academy, has won the April 'Scratch Snap' nail art competition. The contest challenged UK and Ireland technicians to create salon-style designs inspired by the theme 'All Things Cake'. Ignatova's winning entry earned her a Katie Barnes Tool Range Nail Art Brush Collection, valued at £175.
The competition, judged by Katie Clark (CEO & founder of Katie Barnes Tool Range) and Scratch editor Rebecca Hitchon, highlights the creativity present within the professional nail industry. While the event showcases technical skill and artistic interpretation of a theme, it also points to the ongoing importance of these platforms for professional development and recognition.
Future competitions will be announced via Scratch's Facebook and Instagram channels. The breadth of entries suggests a strong engagement from technicians across the UK and Ireland, keen to demonstrate their craft beyond everyday client work. This event serves as a reminder for salon owners to foster and showcase the artistic talents of their teams.
