Scratch Magazine has announced the winners of its annual Scratch Stars Awards 2017. Now in its 6th year, they awards recognie and reward outstanding talent and achievement within the professional nail industry including nail technicians, bloggers and salons from across the UK.
 
The summer party and awards evening took place over the weekend at Tropicana Beach Club in Covent Garden, and was hosted by Blue singer and Hollyoaks actor, Duncan James. The 400 guests enjoyed champagne, cocktails, canapés, a live performance from X-Factor finalist Amelia Lily and celebrated in style as eighteen winners collected their awards on stage.
 
Announcing the 2017 Scratch Stars ....
 
L&P Tech of the Year sponsored by INK London
Virag Timar – Independent, London
 
Gel Tech of the Year sponsored by Bio Sculpture Gel UK
Jo Wickens - JoJo’s Nails, Newton Abbot
 
Natural Nail Specialist of the Year sponsored by Jessica UK
Elise Scholes-Pilkington – ESP Nails, Westlands
 
Polish & Paint Artist of the Year
Scarlett Senter – Scarlett Senter Nail Artist, Norfolk
 
Mixed Media Artist of the Year sponsored by Lecenté
Hazel Dixon – Purely Nailz, Thetford
 
One Stroke Artist of the Year
Paulina Zdrada – Indulge, Leeds
 
Gel Polish Stylist of the Year sponsored by Salon System Gellux
Virag Timar – Independent, London
 
Educator of the Year sponsored by Sweet Squared
Erin Adeyemo
 
Nail Stylist of the Year sponsored by Salon Services
Hazel Dixon, Purely Nailz, Thetford
 
Session Stylist of the Year sponsored by Izabelle Hammon Ltd
Kate Cutler – London
 
Best UK Nail Blogger sponsored by LCBT
Samantha Tremlin – The Nailasaurus
 
Best Use of Social Media
NAF! Salon, Glasgow
 
Mobile Nailist of the Year sponsored by Nail Harmony UK
Metta Francis – Nails By Mets, London
 
Nail Team of the Year
Team Marian Newman – Nationwide
 
Nail Environment of the Year sponsored by OPI
Beauty At The Bay, Colchester
 
Nail Salon of the Year sponsored by Brillbird UK
NAF! Salon, Glasgow
 
Services to the Nail Industry sponsored by Sweet Squared
Sue Davies, Gorgeous Emporium – for her continued advice, work in raising standards and development of competitions.
 
The Shooting Star Award
Stephanie Staunton, Session Nail artist for her concept and delivery of the amazing ‘Nailing Mental Health’ initiative