Rebecca Hitchon

58 mermaid manicure ideas: nail art contest entries & winner reveal

By Rebecca Hitchon | 25 July 2026 | Art & Technique

July 2026 Scratch Snap nail art contest winner reveal entries

The winner of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for July is Christy Homolya of @littlenailhome.

In a showcase of talent, UK & Ireland nail techs created salon-style nail designs inspired by theme, Mermaid Manicures, in the bid to win a Hara Professional prize.

Christy Homolya
Nails by Christy Homolya

Entries were judged by Kayleigh Mackinnon, Hara Professional educator, and Scratch editor, Rebecca Hitchon. Kayleigh described Christy Homolya’s winning nail style as having ‘beautiful wow factor’ and ‘a unique mermaid theme’.

Aylesbury-based Christy has scooped a Hara Professional Gel Polish Bundle worth over £500, featuring gel polishes, prep solutions, a curing lamp, nail tools, wall shelves and more.

Check out all the entries below…


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