Local beauty salon ‘over to moon' to make prestigious regional awards shortlist
A STOURBRIDGE beauty salon is in the running to be crowned the best in the region in an upcoming prestigious awards ceremony.
Scratch Nail and Beauty Salon have been shortlisted for Best Beauty Salon/Clinic in the 2025 Muddy Stilettos Awards for the West Midlands and Warwickshire region.
Voted by Muddy Stilettos' dedicated readers, the awards aim to celebrate the region's best independent haunts and businesses.
Scratch Salon's owner, Chantal Chambers, said the team are 'over the moon' to be named as finalists.
She said: 'It means so much to the team – it's just so nice that we have been noticed by the community.
Scratch has been in Oldswinford for over two decades (Image: Handout) 'We value our customers' support more than anything and we wouldn't be here without them.'
Scratch has been in Oldswinford for over two decades, with Ms Chambers at the helm for the past 12.
Offering everything from immaculate manicures and spray tans to waxing, massages and facials, Scratch offers something for every beauty lover.
Ms Chambers added: 'It is an amazing achievement to get through to the finals, but I really hope we win!
"We're just over the moon."
Voting for the winner of the Best Beauty Salon/Clinic in the West Midlands and Warwickshire is open until April 15.
If they come out on top, Scratch could then be in the running for the 'Best of the Best' National Muddy Awards.
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