Finalists announced in 2025 nail industry awards for UK&I pros & businesses

For 12 years, Scratch magazine has been recognising excellence in the UK&I nail industry via the Scratch Stars Awards, and is proud to present the finalists for 2025.

Hundreds of entries were received between February and March this year, with nail pros, teams and businesses keen to highlight their talents, passions and industry know-how.

More than a focus on skill, the Scratch Stars Awards celebrates amazing all-rounders: techs who provide stellar nail experiences for clients, and individuals and businesses who drive the industry forward. Finalists were chosen through a meticulous evaluation process that considered photographic evidence of nail work, educational materials, workspace setups, testimonials and responses to business scenarios.

The Scratch team also reviewed social media profiles and websites to assess each entrant’s growth, enthusiasm and contribution to the industry over the past year. This determined five finalists in each of the 18 categories, who are most deserving of a 2025 Scratch Star title.

These shining members of the industry will undergo a second and final assessment, before winners are announced at the hotly anticipated Scratch Stars Party at The Underglobe, London on Sunday 6 July. Click here for tickets.

THE FINALISTS

Natural Nail Specialist of the Year sponsored by Hara Professional

• Clare Hanson – West Yorkshire
• Jessica Kelly Rasdale – Gloucestershire
• Jessica Price – West Yorkshire
• Lucy Price-Marshall – West Yorkshire
• Tanya Jeskins – Cornwall

L&P Tech of the Year sponsored by Glitterbels

• Justyna Pryke – West Yorkshire
• Kirsty McDonough – Lancashire
• Kylea Wherry – Shropshire
• Miki O’Hara – West Sussex
• Tuyet Luong – Northamptonshire

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

• Alice Nali – London
• Danielle Brindley – Staffordshire
• Dominique Sharpe – Cambridgeshire
• Sabre Van Dijk – East Sussex
• Victoria Nichol – Glasgow

Gel Tech of the Year sponsored by Light Elegance UK

• Barbara Preil-Kovacs – Nottinghamshire
• Emma Brock – Suffolk
• Justyna Pryke – West Yorkshire
• Lucy Booth – County Durham
• Tuyet Luong – Northamptonshire

Gel Polish Stylist of the Year sponsored by The GelBottle Inc

• Carrie Williams – Merseyside
• Charlotte Edwards – Warwickshire
• Dannika Majewski – Fife
• Marzena Maria Zygmunt – Lancashire
• Sophie Donaldson – Kent

Polish & Paint Artist of the Year sponsored by Andreia Professional

• Danielle Brindley – Staffordshire
• Elizabeth Jones – Warwickshire
• Gemma Riley – Devon
• Monika Ferreira – Northamptonshire
• Victoria Nichol – Glasgow

Pedicurist of the Year sponsored by Footlogix

• Agnieszka Jablonska – West Yorkshire
• Amy Menzies – Greater Manchester
• Geanina Cazan – Gloucestershire
• Jayne Gray – Merseyside
• Leila Monroy – Edinburgh

Nail Stylist of the Year sponsored by OPI

• Alice Nali – London
• Barbara Preil-Kovacs – Nottinghamshire
• Kamila Kokoszko – County Antrim
• Kirsty McDonough – Lancashire
• Patricija Milinkovic – Dublin

Nail Salon of the Year sponsored by Vodex Beauty Extraction

• Dream Nails Hackney Wick – London
• Khaos Nail Bar – Herefordshire
• Scratch Nail & Beauty Salon – West Midlands
• Signature Nails & Beauty by Rina – County Donegal
• The Nail Group – London

Nail & Beauty Salon of the Year sponsored by ABT Insurance

• Beauty & Aesthetics at the Gate – Lincolnshire
• Beauty Lounge – South Yorkshire
• Kate Lifestyle – Essex
• Nailspa – West Yorkshire
• Sirens Beauty Salon – County Durham

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

• Angela Gaffney – London
• Clare Woodlock – Surrey
• Gemma Riley – Devon
• Jade Thornhill – Kent
• Stella Angelova – Kent

Home Nail Salon of the Year sponsored by Gelish

• Becki’s Beauty – Berkshire
• Chell’s Beauty By The Sea – Essex
• Paintbrush Nails – Stirlingshire
• Pretty Neat Salon – Hertfordshire
• Quiet Rebel Nails – London

Educator of the Year sponsored by ABT Insurance

• Andrea Rimmer – Cheshire
• Charlotte Lowe – Bedfordshire
• Michelle Brookes – South Yorkshire
• Natalie Beeley – Lancashire
• Sarah Marr – Perthshire

Online Educator of the Year sponsored by Gel Junkie

• Becci Hollis – Shropshire
• Hazel Dixon – Norfolk
• Jade Barber – Kent
• Kylea Wherry – Shropshire
• Melanie Lewendon- Derbyshire

Social Media Star of the Year sponsored by Halo Acrylic Plus

• Chelsey Downie – Lincolnshire
• Hannah Beth Clayton – Lancashire
• Jessica White – West Yorkshire
• Lorna Andrews – Lancashire
• Megan Heppinstall – Norfolk

Nail Team of the Year sponsored by UMIA

• Gelish Morgan Taylor Education Team
• Glitterbels Education Team
• L’Atelier Green Paris Team
• OPI Education Team
• Sweet Squared Education Team

The Shooting Star Award presented by Scratch

• Jade Ford – London
• Maksymilian Borowy – Dublin
• Sammy Macdonald – Aberdeen
• Theresa Foddering – Suffolk
• Zoya Mac – West Sussex

The Services to the Nail Industry Award sponsored by Sweet Squared

• Belinda Price – West Yorkshire
• Charli Jepson – Lancashire
• Katie Clark – Warwickshire
• Helen Ward – County Durham
• Suzanne Clayton – Buckinghamshire

Discover who scoops the top tiles at The Scratch Stars Party on Sunday 6 July. Click here for tickets.

Due to the volume of entries into this year’s awards, we are not able to offer feedback on individual entries. Feedback is given to finalists following the awards on 6 July.