HARA Gel Polish Artist of the Year 2026
The HARA Gel Polish Artist of the Year competition is back for 2026, giving talented nail professionals another opportunity to showcase their creativity, technical ability and passion for the industry.
Following an incredible competition in 2025, we are excited to discover more talented nail artists and see what you can create using the HARA Professional gel system.
Last year’s winner, Alyx Olivia Mills, impressed the judges with her exceptional artistry, precision and creativity. Take a look at her work on Instagram at @alyx.olivia.beauty.
Claim Your Free HARA Starter Kit
The chance to claim your free starter kit has now ended.
Why Choose HARA?
HARA Professional’s HEMA-free, highly pigmented gel polish provides rich coverage, a flawless mirror-shine finish and lasting strength.
Designed for professional nail technicians, the HARA gel system delivers reliable, consistent results across every service. From strong, beautifully structured builder gel overlays to smooth, vibrant gel polish applications, HARA gives you the professional performance needed to bring your competition designs to life.
What You Could Win
A Grand Prize Worth £2,500
The winner will receive an incredible prize package worth £2,500, with the choice of salon furniture, professional equipment or a complete collection of HARA Professional products.
Become a HARA Professional Brand Ambassador
Represent HARA Professional, inspire other nail artists and receive the recognition your work deserves.
Be Featured in Scratch Magazine
Showcase your talent in one of the nail industry’s most respected professional publications.
How to Enter
We want to see your creativity, structure, application skills and technical precision.
To enter, you must create two complete nail sets using HARA Professional products.
Set One: Builder Gel French
Use HARA Builder Gel as your base and complete the set with any colour or style of French design.
Your entry should demonstrate excellent structure, shape, balance and attention to detail.
Set Two: Full Colour, Bold or Bright
Choose a bold or vibrant HARA Gel Polish shade and create a flawless full-colour application with maximum impact.
Submit Your Work
Before and After Photographs
Submit high-quality before and after photographs showing a full hand of each completed set, with five nails (one hand) included in each image.
Please photograph the nails from multiple angles, including:
- A clear top view
- Side views
- Down-the-barrel views
- The thickness of the free edge and tips
These images will allow the judges to assess your structure, application and overall finish.
Short Video Reel
Create a short video showing the application process on one finger. Use this opportunity to demonstrate your technique, precision and creative process.
Key Dates
- Competition opens: 1st September 2026
- Free starter kit claim deadline: 12th October 2026
- Competition closes: 31st October 2026
Ready to Enter?
Submit your entry from 1st September via Scratch Magazine’s official competition page: click here
Let’s make this the most talked-about competition in the industry. We can’t wait to see what you create!