Scratch Stars 2017 winners announced

Congratulations to the winners of this year's Scratch Stars Awards, announced last night (23rd July) at a fabulous bash at Covent Garden's Tropicana Beach Club.

The Scratch Summer Party was hosted by Blue singer and Hollyoaks actor, Duncan James, with 400 guests enjoying champagne, cocktails, canapés, a live performance from X-Factor finalist Amelia Lily.

Helena Biggs, Scratch Magazine Editor said: “We would like to thank all of the finalists for entering and getting stuck in with such determination and passion, and congratulations to all the winners – Scratch magazine is incredibly proud to have you represent the nail industry!”

The 18 winners were:

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