This month's theme: Jewel Looks

Competition dates: 20-27 October

The prize

The winner of October's Scratch Snap will receive The GelBottle Inc (TGB) Penthouse autumn 2026 collection, Illuminate Nail Lamp, Rubber Base and Extreme Shine Top Coat.

Gel nail polish kit with lamp and colour swatches


The judges

Judging this month’s entries are Zara Horrill, TGB Academy national educator, and Scratch editor, Rebecca Hitchon.

Portraits of Zara Horrill and Rebecca Hitchon


Ready to enter? CLICK HERE

*Open to pros globally!

DEADLINE: 23:59 (GMT), Tuesday 27 October.

Got a question? Email competitions@scratchmagazine.co.uk

PAST SCRATCH SNAP WINNERS

AUGUST 2026

Winning 'Neon Nail Art' nails by Samantha Victoria Lund. View all entries.

MAY 2026

Winning 'Awards Glamour' nails by Shuonan Chen. View all entries.

FEBRUARY 2026

Winning 'Nature with a Twist' nails by Karolina Paradowska. View all entries.

JULY 2026

Winning 'Mermaid Manicures' nails by Christy Homolya. View all entries.

APRIL 2026

Winning 'All Things Cake' nails by Radina Ignatova. View all entries.

JANUARY 2026

Winning 'Frosted Fingertips' nails by Kellie Sanfiz-Gould. View all entries.

JUNE 2026

Winning 'Summer Spots & Stripes' nails by Emma Brandreth. View all entries.

MARCH 2026

Winning 'Icons' nails by Leigh Burbidge. View all entries.

DECEMBER 2025

Winning 'Black Tie Sparkle' nails by Ryan Hobbs. View all entries.