Rebecca Hitchon

Nature nail art with a twist – contest entries & winner reveal

By Rebecca Hitchon | 24 February 2026 | News & Events

February 2026 Scratch Snap nail art winner announcement

The winner of the Scratch Snap nail art contest for February is Karolina Paradowska of @nailsbykal_x.

In a showcase of talent, UK&I techs created salon-style nail designs inspired by theme, Nature with a Twist, in the bid to win Glitterbels products and training.

Karolina Paradowska
Nails by Karolina Paradowska

As Karolina is Polish, she incorporated Slavic flowers and pierogi (dumplings) into her design.

Entries were judged by Charli JepsonGlitterbels head of education, and Scratch editor, Rebecca Hitchon.

Karolina Paradowska has scooped a Glitterbels bundle, featuring Hema Free Builder-bel Gels, Hema Free Gel Polishes, Dream Coverage Tip Boxes, a LiteCure Pen Lamp, Dehydrator, Primer, Hema Free Base Coat and a Glitterbels Gel Polish Design Course.

Check out all the entries below…


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