40+ black tie sparkle nails – contest entries & winning design
By Rebecca Hitchon | 19 December 2025 | Events, Nail Art, News
The winner of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for December is Ryan Hobbs of @rocksta_ry.
In a showcase of talent, UK&I techs created salon-style nail designs inspired by theme, Black Tie Sparkle, in the bid to win a Bluestreak Crystals prize.

Entries were judged by Abi Middleton, director at Bluestreak Crystals, and Scratch editor, Rebecca Hitchon.
The winner, Ryan Hobbs, has scooped Bluestreak Crystals’ Serinity Flatback Ultimate Mix in Crystal, featuring 500 crystals.
Check out all the entries below…
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