HALL OF FAME
The Scratch Stars Hall Of Fame celebrates the achievements of nail professionals or businesses that have taken the top title in the same category three times since the awards inception in 2012.
When a nail pro or tech achieves Hall Of Fame status, they cannot enter the same category again for three years, but are welcome to either enter other Scratch Stars Awards categories or become a Scratch Stars Awards judge.
Beauty at the Bay
Ultimate Nail & Beauty Salon
Colchester-based beauty salon, Beauty at the Bay, scooped the Scratch Stars Nail & Beauty Salon of the Year award in 2015, 2017 and 2022. Its team of talented and friendly beauty therapists have an enviable approach to customer care and retail, and use products including Shellac, Glossify and The Gel Bottle for nail services. The sanctuary is beautifully decorated, featuring a Beehive, in which afternoon tea can be served alongside cocktails before or after a treatment.
KAYLEY CAIRNS
Ultimate Nail Stylist
Kayley Cairns is co-head educator for HD Pro Nails joins the brand’s founder, Hazel Dixon, in winning three Scratch Stars Awards for Nail Stylist of the Year. The Billericay-based pro took her first nail course in 2009 and has since won numerous awards in industry competitions, including the Scratch Stars Mixed Media Artist of the Year title in 2021 & 2022 and medals at Nailympiacompetitions. She has worked at London Fashion Week and at various events, and enjoys sharing her talents and skills with fellow nail enthusiasts.
Jiak Hing
Ultimate Gel Polish Stylist
Jiak Hing is a bespoke nail artist from Bolton, Manchester. She specialises in unique, illustrative nail art under the business name, Jark Nails, and has scooped multiple industry awards, including the Scratch Stars Gel Polish Stylist of the Year accolade in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Jiak is committed to producing innovative and intricate nail art,
and credits gel polish for offering creative freedom. The versatility of the medium allows her to experiment with a spectrum of colours and bring her artistic visions to life. She hopes to inspire nail professionals to step out of their comfort zones, embrace creativity and try new skills and techniques. She is a 2024 columnist for Scratch magazine.
CATRIONA LEITH
Ultimate One Stroke Artist & Ultimate Gel Tech
Catriona has over 13 years nail industry experience and is a highly decorated Scratch Stars Awards winner: scooping both the One Stroke Artist of the Year and Gel Tech of the Year titles for three consecutive years: 2022, 2023 and 2024. As co-head educator for HD Pro Nails, she is trained in all aspects in nailcare and is passionate and enthusiastic about promoting the highest of standards in her craft. Her competing career began in March 2009 and she continues her enthusiasm in and out of the salon by competing year-round, and having her work published in industry magazines.
HAZEL DIXON
Ultimate Nail Stylist & Ultimate Mixed Media Artist
Hazel’s rise to Scratch stardom was first recognised in 2015, when she was awarded the Shooting Star accolade for her progression, talent & techniques. In the year that followed, she scooped the top title in both the Scratch Stars Nail Stylist of the Year and Mixed Media Artist of the Year categories. Hazel took the double again in both 2017 and 2018 – thus entering her into the Hall Of Fame in two Scratch Stars categories.
ELISE SCHOLES-PILKINGTON
Ultimate Natural Nail Specialist
With focus on natural nail welfare that is yet unrivalled, Elise has scooped six Scratch Stars since the inception of the awards in 2012; the first two for Fibreglass Tech of the Year and Gel Polish Stylist of the Year. She projects into the Hall Of Fame owing to four titles in natural nail categories; two for Manicurist of the Year, and two for Natural Nail Specialist of the Year, which replaced the Manicurist category in 2017.
PAULINA ZDRADA
Ultimate Gel Tech
Paulina is no stranger to the Scratch Stars Awards stage, having taken home six trophies since 2013. She has showcased her champion skills in the Gel Polish Stylist (2014) and One Stroke Artist categories (2015 and 2017), but enters the Hall Of Fame for her gel prowess, having won the Gel Tech of the Year title in 2013, 2014 and 2018.
METTA FRANCIS
Ultimate Mobile Nailist
With exceptional service delivery, a friendly demeanour and unrivalled passion for her craft and pro development, Metta Francis has shone in the Mobile Nailist of the Year category. Repeatedly gaining 98% or more in her mystery shop reports, Metta scooped the top title in her category in 2015, 2017 and 2019.
NAF! SALON
Ultimate Social Media Star
Glasgow based NAF! Salon is famed for its on-trend nail art and modern, quirky vibe. Its energetic team, led by Tammy Koslowski, work together to ensure that there's always something to talk about - be in merchandise (NAF! Stuff/NAF! Pro) or nail design.
The salon has scooped the Scratch Stars Award for Nail Salon of the Year twice, and entered the Hall of Fame for incredible use of social media, scooping the social media Scratch Star accolade in 2017, 2018 & 2019. Its Instagram account boasts over 126k followers.
REBECCA ISAAC
Ultimate One Stroke Artist
Rebecca has scooped the One Stroke Artist of the Year title for three consecutive years, showcasing her prowess with the technique and colour blends.
The Northampton based tech is founder of Finicki Nails and Midlands educator for Nail Artists UK.
HD NAIL ARTIST ACADEMY
Ultimate Nail Team
Owing to their exceptional team bond and dedication to education practice, the HD Nail Artist Academy team astounded the Scratch Stars judging panel in 2018, 2019 and 2020/21. They celebrated their Hall of Fame win by collaborating to produce a striking front cover image for the January 2022 issue of Scratch.
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