Rebecca Hitchon

78 earth-toned nail art designs for autumn: contest entries & winner

By Rebecca Hitchon | 29 September 2026 | Art & Technique

Collage of four autumn-inspired manicure designs

The winner of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for September is Aurelija O’Neill of Starry Moon Beauty in Dublin.

In a showcase of talent, UK & Ireland nail techs created salon-style nail designs inspired by theme, Elegant Earth Tones, in the bid to win a Halo bundle worth over £200.

Hands with multicoloured nail art and brown lace sleeve
Nails by Aurelija O’Neill

Entries were judged by Michelle Thompson, Halo Centre of Excellence training manager, and Scratch editor, Rebecca Hitchon.

Aurelija has scooped the Halo Autumn Diaries Gel Polish Collection, LED Starter Nail Lamp, branded items and more.

Check out all the entries below…


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