78 earth-toned nail art designs for autumn: contest entries & winner
By Rebecca Hitchon | 29 September 2026 | Art & Technique
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.

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