Scratch Stars Awards 2022: WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

Ten years ago, Scratch magazine launched the Scratch Stars Awards to recognise the incredible skill, business acumen and client care shown by members of the UK nail industry. Since the first awards ceremony at London’s iconic Café de Paris in 2012, we have crowned 181 Scratch Stars, with 18 names being added to the roster for 2022.

The journey for the 2022 winners began in February, and each has been through a rigorous judging process to determine their eligibility for the top title in their category. Many attended a practical test and interview in London, others received a mystery shop report, and the remainder had to submit further information such as a video, evidence of skills or a testimonial.

Scratch applauds every single person and team that put themselves forward for a Scratch Star this year, and while there can only be one winner of each title, the scores were closer than ever – and the class of 2022 shines brightly.

Let’s meet this year’s winners, who were revealed at The Scratch Stars Party in London on 24 July…

L&P TECH OF THE YEAR sponsored by Katie Barnes Tool Range

JADE BARBER

 

GEL TECH OF THE YEAR sponsored by Bio Sculpture & Evo

CATRIONA LEITH

 

NATURAL NAIL SPECIALIST OF THE YEAR sponsored by The Nail Lab

METTA FRANCIS

 

POLISH & PAINT ARTIST OF THE YEAR sponsored by Brillbird

DANIELLE BRINDLEY

 

MIXED MEDIA ARTIST OF THE YEAR sponsored by Kirsty Meakin

KAYLEY CAIRNS

 

ONE STROKE ARTIST OF THE YEAR sponsored by HD Pro Nails

CATRIONA LEITH

 

GEL POLISH STYLIST OF THE YEAR sponsored by Salon System Gellux

JIAK HING

 

NAIL STYLIST OF THE YEAR sponsored by Glitterbels

KAYLEY CAIRNS

  

MOBILE NAILIST OF THE YEAR sponsored by LCN UK

CLARE WOODCOCK

 

EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR sponsored by Sweet Squared

MICHELLE BROOKES

 

SOCIAL MEDIA STAR OF THE YEAR sponsored by Glossify

KIRSTY MEAKIN

 

NAIL & BEAUTY SALON OF THE YEAR sponsored by OPI UK

BEAUTY AT THE BAY

*Beauty at the Bay now enters the Hall Of Fame, with three wins in this category.

 

HOME NAIL SALON OF THE YEAR sponsored by Pure Nails – Halo Gel Polish

BEAU’S BEAUTY BOX

 

NAIL SALON OF THE YEAR sponsored by The GelBottle Inc

TOWNHOUSE, KNIGHTSBRIDGE

 

NAIL TEAM OF THE YEAR sponsored by Salon Services

GLITTERBELS EDUCATORS

 

THE SHOOTING STAR AWARD presented by Scratch magazine

CLAWGASMIC NAIL NETWORK

 

SERVICES TO THE NAIL INDUSTRY sponsored by Sweet Squared

HAZEL DIXON

Entry for the Scratch Stars Awards 2023 will open on 1 February 2023.