Winners announced in nail industry’s 13th annual Scratch Stars Awards (+ photo gallery)

Stunning London venue, The Underglobe, set the scene for the 13th annual Scratch Stars Awards, which recognises exceptional nail professionals, businesses and teams in the UK and Ireland.

Hosted by TV’s Jeff Brazier and Scratch’s Helena Biggs, awards were presented across 18 categories, and guests enjoyed prosecco courtesy of Bluestreak Crystals, complimentary house drinks for two hours, canapés and live entertainment from Artful Dodger. 

Four nail professionals were awarded with Hall of Fame trophies this year, having scooped their third Scratch Star Award in the same category in 2024.

Catriona Leith was awarded the Ultimate Gel Tech and Ultimate One Stroke Artist titles:

Jiak Hing was awarded Ultimate Gel Polish Stylist:

Kayley Cairns was awarded Ultimate Nail Stylist:

THE 2025 SCRATCH STARS AWARDS WINNERS

Natural Nail Specialist of the Year sponsored by HARA Professional

LUCY PRICE-MARSHALL

Gel Tech of the Year sponsored by Light Elegance UK

JUSTYNA PRYKE

L&P Tech of the Year sponsored by Glitterbels

KYLEA WHERRY

Polish & Paint Artist of the Year sponsored by Andreia Professional

DANIELLE BRINDLEY

Mixed Media Artist of the Year sponsored by HD Pro Nail Systems

ALICE NALI

Gel Polish Stylist of the Year sponsored by The GelBottle Inc

SOPHIE DONALDSON

Pedicurist of the Year sponsored by Footlogix

LEILA MONROY

Nail Stylist of the Year sponsored by OPI

KIRSTY MCDONOUGH

Social Media Star of the Year sponsored by Halo Acrylic Plus

JESSICA WHITE

Mobile Nailist of the Year sponsored by The London College of Beauty Therapy

CLARE WOODCOCK

Educator of the Year sponsored by ABT part of Howden

MICHELLE BROOKES

Online Educator of the Year sponsored by Gel Junkie

MELANIE LEWENDON

(collected by Rachel Allen in Melanie’s absence)

Home Nail Salon of the Year sponsored by Gelish

CHELL’S BEAUTY BY THE SEA, ESSEX

Nail & Beauty Salon of the Year sponsored by ABT part of Howden

KATE LIFESTYLE, ESSEX

Nail Salon of the Year sponsored by Vodex

THE NAIL GROUP, LONDON

Nail Team of the Year sponsored by UMIA

GLITTERBELS EDUCATION TEAM

The Shooting Star Award presented by Scratch

THERESA FODDERING

Services to the Nail Industry sponsored by Sweet Squared

BELINDA PRICE

Entry to the Scratch Stars Awards 2026 will open on 1 February 2026.

Photographs courtesy of Jon Bradley Photography.