WINNERS ANNOUNCED: The Scratch Stars Awards 2019

The winners of the prestigious Scratch Stars Awards 2019 were revealed at a glittering ceremony in London on Sunday 21 July.

Over 350 guests gathered at Proud, Embankment, to enjoy a fun-filled evening hosted by Rylan Clark-Neal, with performances from R&B boy band, Damage and an incredible acrobat.

The evening saw an abundance of cocktails and canapés and the 18 winners of the Scratch Stars Awards – which recognises incredible talent in the UK nail sector – were announced. They are:

L&P Tech of the Year sponsored by INK London

Fereida Lydiate, Manchester

 

Gel Tech of the Year sponsored by Bio Sculpture Gel UK

Jo Wickens, Devon

 

Natural Nail Specialist of the Year sponsored by Voesh UK

Helen Burton-Ward, Middlesex

 

Polish & Paint Artist of the Year sponsored by Orly UK

Amanda Byrne, Lancashire

 

Mixed Media Artist of the Year sponsored by Brillbird

Scarlett Senter, Norfolk

 

One Stroke Artist of the Year sponsored by HD Professional Nail Systems

Rebecca Isaac, Northampton

 

Gel Polish Stylist of the Year sponsored by Salon System Gellux

Lauren Holmes, Cleveland

 

Nail Stylist of the Year sponsored by Salon Services

Katie Barnes, Warwick

 

Educator of the Year sponsored by Sweet Squared

Rachel Lunn, Co. Durham

 

Session Stylist of the Year

Nickie Rhodes-Hill, Kent

 

Best UK Nail Blogger sponsored by LCBT

Natasha Lee – Natasha Lee

 

Social Media Star of the Year sponsored by The Gel Bottle Inc.

NAF! Salon, Glasgow

 

Mobile Nailist of the Year sponsored by Nail Harmony UK

Metta Francis – Nails By Mets, London

 

Nail Team of the Year sponsored by Halo Gel Polish

HD Nail Artist Academy

 

Nail Environment of the Year sponsored by OPI

Beauty Lounge, Doncaster

 

Nail Salon of the Year sponsored by Crystal Nails UK

NAF! Salon, Glasgow

 

The Shooting Star Award presented by Scratch Magazine

The Gel Bottle Inc.

 

Services to the Nail Industry sponsored by Sweet Squared

Denise Wright

Entry to the 2020 Scratch Stars Awards will open 1 February 2020. To sign up for news about entry, click here.

The winners will feature in the August edition of Scratch magazine, with an overview of the party in the September issue. Order yours online by clicking here.