It's that time of year again - leading nail industry publication, Scratch magazine, have announced the finalists of their Scratch Star Awards.
With an unprecedented amount of entries for over twenty categories, this year's finalists really are the best of the best. The awards celebrate excellence in the UK nail industry and after the first round of judging complete, the finalists have now been publicly announced.
Good luck to all finalists.
Nail Stylist of the Year sponsored by DTPro Nails
Debbi Gess
Hazel Dixon
Michelle Brookes
Sammy Grant
Vikki Taylor-Dodds
Gel Polish Stylist of the Year sponsored by Gellux
Angie Gunter
Charlotte Tidd
Claire Graham
Jo Wickens
Michelle Brookes
L&P Tech of the Year sponsored by Nail Gaga
Lisa Johnson
Maria Sirokai
Natalie Equi
Paulina Zdrada
Samantha Birkett-Leigh
Manicurist of the Year sponsored by essie
Elise Scholes-Pilkington
Caroline Willoughby
Kirsty Algouneh
Nicola Hills
Sarah Marr
Mobile Nailist of the Yearsponsored by Nail Harmony UK
Claire Graham
Debbi Gess
Kayleigh Evans
Lynn Brooks
Metta Francis
Gel Tech of the Year sponsored by Leighton Denny Expert Nails
Cheryl Walker
Diana Pajeva
Jo Wickens
Justyna Staszewska
Monika Adamska
Nail Artist of the Year: Polish & Paint sponsored by OPI
Clare Harbinson
Dana Taylor
Kate Cutler
Kerry Benson
Sammy Grant
Mixed Media Artist of the Year sponsored by Lecenté
Dawn Parnell
Hazel Dixon
Kirsty Meakin
Monika Adamska
Szilvia Egerszegi
Pedicurist of the Year sponsored by essie
Katie Kan
Jasmine Wallace
Samantha Sharp
Sarah Usher
Milena Kostadinova
One Stroke Artist of the Year sponsored by Crystal Nails UK
Amy Wilson
Natalija Antonova
Paulina Zdrada
Samantha Fourie
Szilvia Egerszegi
Educator of the Year sponsored by IBD
Anna Lee
Belinda Price
Erin Adeyemo
Hazel Clarke
Jan Soar
Nail Salon of the Year: Independent sponsored by Chroma Gel
Coco Nail Bar, London
Nailista Nail & Brow Bar, Manchester
Podology, Saltburn
Polish Nail & Beauty, Bridge of Don
White Nails, London
Nail Salon of the Year: Salon Environment sponsored by Izabelle Hammon Ltd
Beauty at the Bay, Colchester
Nailspa, Huddersfield
Pebble Sanctuary, Hitchin
The Health & Serenity Spa, Newport
Tweezers Beauty, Bedworth
Retail Salon of the Year sponsored by Sweet Squared
All About The Girl, Battersea
Beauty at the Bay, Colchester
Pamper Me Beauty, Clifton
Utopia Beauty Salon, Abingdon
Session Stylist of the Year sponsored by Sweet Squared
Ami Streets
Andrew Styles
Sabrina Gayle
Sophia Stylianou
Sophie Harris-Greenslade
Stephanie Staunton
Services to the Nail Industry sponsored by Alessandro International
Denise Taylor
Gemma Lambert
Georgie Smedley
Jacqui O’Sullivan
Kirsty Meakin
Media Choice Award sponsored by Cuccio
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Consumer Coverage Award
Gelish
OPI
Orly
Morgan Taylor
Seche Vite
Best Customer Care sponsored by JKS Mystery Shopping
Izabelle Hammon Ltd
Nail Gaga
OPI UK
Palms Extra
Sweet Squared
Best Marketing & Support sponsored by Magis Foil Nail Wraps
Louella Belle
Salon System
Best Education & Training sponsored by GVS Nailstation
Brillbird UK
Grafton Int
Nail Harmony UK
Sweet Squared
The Nail Team
Industry Innovator sponsored by Salon Services
FibreGel from Alessandro International
Bond It from DT Pro Nails
Stardusts range by Lecenté
The Nail Buddy from Majique
Mosaic & Hydro Gel from ONS/Palms Extra
The Scratch Stars Awards Party will be held at London's Cafe de Paris on Sunday 7th June.
For tickets, head over to the Scratch website now.
Until then...geek on!
The Ed.
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