The Scratch Stars Awards, which celebrate and recognise the efforts of technicians, salons, educators and bloggers in the UK nail industry, have announced the finalists of its 2016 awards. The winners will be announced on 5 June at a ceremony at Café de Paris. Finalists include:

Nail Stylist of the Year
Samantha Birkett-Leigh
Michelle Brookes
Hazel Dixon
Katie Barnes
Sammy Macdonald

Manicurist of the Year
Kirsty Algouneh
Marie-Louise Coster
Elise Scholes-Pilkington
Sarah Usher
Ilex Wood

Nail Artist of the Year: Polish & Paint
Alessandra Marchesi
Kirsty Meakin
Dana Taylor
Vikki Taylor-Dodds
Rachel Thompson

Other categories include: Gel Polish Stylist of the Year, L&P Tech of the Year, Mobile Nailist of the Year, Gel Tech of the Year, Mixed Media Artist of the Year, Pedicurist of the Year, One Stroke Artist of the Year, Educator of the Year and Nail Salon of the Year - Independent & Salon Environment.

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Scratch Stars Awards in 'awards'