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Ryan Hobbs Wins Black Tie Sparkle Nail Art Contest

Ryan Hobbs secured first place in the Scratch Snap nail art contest with his 'Black Tie Sparkle' design, winning a crystal prize.

Published: December 19, 2025Read Time: 2 minSource: Scratch Magazine
Ryan Hobbs Wins Black Tie Sparkle Nail Art Contest

Ryan Hobbs of @rocksta_ry has won Scratch Snap's December nail art contest. The competition challenged UK and Irish technicians to create salon-style designs around the theme 'Black Tie Sparkle'.

Hobbs' winning entry secured him Bluestreak Crystals’ Serinity Flatback Ultimate Mix, which contains 500 crystals. Judges Abi Middleton, director at Bluestreak Crystals, and Scratch editor Rebecca Hitchon reviewed the submissions.

The contest highlights the ongoing interest in creative nail art services for salon clients. While this event celebrates skilled technicians and offers a prize, it also points to opportunities for businesses to tap into themed nail art trends. The organisers are continuing future contests, suggesting a pattern of engagement with the technician community.

This article was written with AI assistance based on original source material.