Finalists announced in nail industry’s Scratch Stars Awards competition

Over 1000 entries and nominations were submitted into the 2019 Scratch Stars Awards, making it the most competitive year to date. After a tough initial judging process, the finalists have been revealed in each of the 18 categories, below.

Each finalist has received information about the next stage in the judging process via email, which will determine a winner in each category. These winners will be announced at the Scratch Stars Party in London on 21 July 2019.

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Due to the sheer volume of entries into the 2019 Scratch Stars Awards, Scratch is unable to give individual feedback in this first round of the competition.

Nail Stylist of the Year sponsored by Salon Services

• Andreea Simona Ignat, London
• Fereida Lydiate, Manchester
• Karen Brown, Stirling
• Katie Barnes, Warwick
• Kayley Cairns, Essex

Gel Polish Stylist of the Year sponsored by Salon System Gellux

• Becki Hobbs, Maidenhead
• Lauren Holmes, Cleveland
• Linh Nguyen, London
• Nicky Haus, Wakefield
• Olivia Oldfield, York

L&P Tech of the Year sponsored by INK London

• Emma Kilani, Perth
• Fereida Lydiate, Manchester
• Katie Barnes, Warwick
• Michelle Brookes, Doncaster
• Virag Timar, London 

Natural Nail Specialist of the Year sponsored by Voesh UK

• Antonia Catalano, Peterborough
• Caroline Willoughby, Kent
• Helen Burton-Ward, Middlesex
• Ilex Wood, Doncaster
• Sarah Poulten, Herts

Mobile Nailist of the Year sponsored by Nail Harmony UK

• Emma Robyn Tapley – Emma Robyn Nails, London
• Hannah Missen – Hannah Missen Nails, Essex
• Helen Burton-Ward – HBW Beauty, Middlesex
• Joanna Tompkins – French & Drench, Surrey
• Metta Francis – Nails By Mets, London

Gel Tech of the Year sponsored by Bio Sculpture Gel UK

• Ewa Krzos, Cornwall
• Jo Wickens, Devon
• Oksana Smirnova, Norwich
• Sinead Bulley, Huntingdon
• Neringa Alsauskiene, Cheltenham

Polish & Paint Artist of the Year sponsored by Orly UK

• Amanda Byrne, Lancashire
• Amanda Trivett, Devon
• Delia Turville, Stratford Upon Avon
• Leila Monroy Lopez, Edinburgh
• Simone Radley, Lincoln

Mixed Media Artist of the Year sponsored by Brillbird UK

• Kayley Cairns, Brentwood
• Melanie Lewendon, Derby
• Rebecca Isaac, Northampton
• Scarlett Senter, Norfolk
• Sinead Bulley, Huntingdon

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

• Diana Vig, Doncaster
• Luz King, High Wycombe
• Rebecca Isaac, Northampton
• Tihana Besevic, Kidlington
• Toni Honey, Frinton

Educator of the Year sponsored by Sweet Squared

• Andrea Rimmer, Cheshire
• Jennie Nippard, Herts
• Michelle Brookes, Doncaster
• Neringa Alsauskiene, Cheltenham
• Rachel Lunn, Co. Durham

Nail Salon of the Year sponsored by Crystal Nails UK

• Bellini Nails, Glasgow
• Jade Angel, London
• Tigerlilly, Wimborne
• NAF! Salon, Glasgow
• Niche Nail & Beauty, Witney

Nail Environment of the Year sponsored by OPI

• Beauty At The Bay, Colchester
• Beauty Lounge, Doncaster
• Blush Salon & Academy, Blyth
• Coco Nail Bar, London
• Sleeping Beauty Salon, Inverness

Nail Team of the Year sponsored by Halo Gel Polish

• Brillbird UK
• HD Nail Artist Academy
• Q61 Nail & Beauty Studio, Leeds
• The Studio Aberdeen, Aberdeen
• Wonderland Training Academy, Manchester

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

• Coco Nail Bar, London
• Danielle Cragg, – Tips N Flicks Nails, Denbighshire
• Kirsty Meakin, Stoke On Trent
• Metta Francis – Nails By Mets, London
• NAF! Salon, Glasgow

Best UK Nail Blogger sponsored by LCBT

• Kirsty Hazlewood – Fairytales Nails
• Lorna Andrews – Ninja Nail Fairy
• Marta Nagorska – Furious Filer
• Natasha Lee – Natasha Lee
• Rebecca Catlett – A Certain Becca Nails

Session Stylist of the Year

• Kate Cutler, Somerset/London
• Liga Tukmane, Reading
• Lucie Pickavance, London
• Nickie Rhodes-Hill, Kent
• Joanna Newbold

Services to the Nail Industry sponsored by Sweet Squared

• Denise Wright
• Georgie Smedley
• Hazel Dixon
• Kirsty Meakin
• Liza Smith
• Sam Biddle

The Shooting Star Award presented by Scratch Magazine

• Candy Coat
• Jade Gellen
• Jessica Wallbridge
• Sophie Dale
• The Gel Bottle Inc.

Entry to the 2020 Scratch Stars Awards will open in February 2020.

Come and see who shines by snapping up a ticket to the Scratch Stars Party, here.