Nail & Beauty Salon of the Year

Email

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

You may check the form by clicking the form steps above. Once you click next on a page, any required fields will need to be completed.

YOU & YOUR SALON

Name(Required)

First Last

What are your pronouns?

This helps us understand the best way to address you.

What is your job role?

Salon name(Required)

Salon logo

Please upload a JPG or PNG file up to 4MB in size.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 4 MB, Max. files: 1.

Salon team photo

Please upload a JPG or PNG file up to 4MB in size.

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 12 MB, Max. files: 1.

Salon correspondence address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region Postcode

Email(Required)

Enter Email Confirm Email

Links to your nail salon:

Instagram

TikTok

Facebook

Other

Website

Please provide proof of your current insurance cover, valid as of 1 February 2026(Required)

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg, pdf, Max. file size: 4 MB, Max. files: 1.

What were your hand, foot & nail services turnover figures from 1 February 2025 to 1 February 2026, and what percentage is this of your overall business turnover?(Required)

Note: this will be kept confidential. If more than 70% of your business turnover comes from hand, foot and nail services, please enter the Nail Salon of the Year category instead.

POINTS TO NOTE

SHORT VIDEO

Please note: A video is not required for your entry.

Upload a video (vertical, social media-style) of you/a member of your team/your team speaking to camera introducing your business. An example is below, but please feel free to share in your own style

“We’re the [name of salon] team from [location] and we pride ourselves on ______. We specialise in [name some nail treatments] and an average work week consists of _________. We’ve entered the Scratch Stars Awards because _______.”

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: mp4, mov, Max. file size: 64 MB, Max. files: 1.

Video promotion consent

Please note that if your salon is selected as a finalist in this category, this video will feature across Scratch’s social media channels and website to promote your position. If you do NOT consent to this, tick this box

PHOTOS

Please upload the following photos

Your treatment menu(Required)

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg, pdf, Max. file size: 12 MB, Max. files: 1.

An example of a marketing material for your business (e.g. flyer, Facebook advert etc)(Required)

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg, pdf, Max. file size: 12 MB, Max. files: 1.

The exterior of your salon(Required)

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 12 MB, Max. files: 1.

Salon interior 1(Required)

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 12 MB, Max. files: 1.

Salon interior 2(Required)

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 12 MB, Max. files: 1.

Nail area(Required)

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 12 MB, Max. files: 1.

A finished nail service for a client 1(Required)

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 12 MB, Max. files: 1.

A finished nail service for a client 2(Required)

Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, png, jpeg, Max. file size: 12 MB, Max. files: 1.

SALON FOCUS

Introduce us to your salon - describe its identity, values, mission, location, clientele, décor and team(Required)

What are the most popular services in your salon? Please list any specialist or signature treatments(Required)

Please detail your customer journey, from booking stage to aftercare(Required)

How do you ensure the consistency of your treatments across staff members?(Required)

How do you promote your salon business and its services?(Required)

How do you handle complaints, repairs, or service issues?(Required)

THE TEAM

What do you do to ensure your continued professional development (CPD) of your team?(Required)

How do you support staff wellbeing and retention?(Required)

How does your team keep up-to-date with nail industry news and innovations?(Required)

Please outline any team/business highlights or key achievements(Required)

BUSINESS MATTERS

Please detail any measures you take to a) support and benefit your local community and b) champion diversity and inclusion amongst the team and clients(Required)

How do you plan to develop your salon business and/or raise its profile in the next 12 months?(Required)

How do you contribute positively to the nail industry?(Required)

Tell us why you should be named Scratch Stars Nail & Beauty Salon of the Year and what this recognition would mean to you, your team and your clients(Required)

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL

Please provide a testimonial/review of a nail service from a client – or insert a web link to a review. Include the client’s name where possible(Required)

On pressing submit, you agree to enter the Scratch Stars Awards 2026 and will receive a confirmation email of your entry. Please check you have filled in all required fields as image uploads will need to be reselected if validation fails.