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Nailpro 3-D Nail Art Judging Criteria
Nailpro Airbrush Nail Judging Criteria
Nailpro Design Sculptured Nail Judging Criteria
Nailpro Fantasy Art Judging Criteria
Nailpro Flat Nail Art Judging Criteria
Nailpro French Twist Judging Criteria
Nailpro Hand Painted Nail Art Judging Criteria
Nailpro Salon Success Judging Criteria
Nailpro Sculptured Acrylic Nails Judging Criteria
Nailpro Sculptured Gel Nails Judging Criteria
Nailpro Sculptured Nails Judging Criteria
Nailpro Spa Manicuring Judging Criteria
Nailpro Tip & Overlay Judging Criteria
Nailpro Tip & Overlay Relay Judging Criteria

 

 

Nailpro 3-D Nail Art Judging Criteria:

 

Originality
• The design is innovative (new and original).
• The design is unique (different from other designs).

Visual Interest
• The design captures your attention.

Dimension
• The artwork is obviously multi-dimensional.
• The dimension enhances the theme.

Color
• The colors enhance the design.
• The colors complement each other.

Composition
• The various elements of the design are well-balanced, neither too sparse nor too busy.

Overall Impression
• The design makes an excellent overall impression.
• The design is complete and needs no improvement.

Complexity
• The design is challenging, demanding skill and effort.
• The design involves multiple techniques.

Workmanship
• The overall quality of the work demonstrates outstanding artistic skills.

Design
• The design enhances the theme.

Theme
• The theme is obvious and completely developed.
• The theme is continued on all 10 nails.
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Nailpro Airbrush Nail Art Judging Criteria:

 

Originality
• The design is innovative (new and original).
• The design is unique (different from other designs).

Visual Interest
• The design captures your attention.

Design
• The design enhances the theme.

Color
• The colors enhance the design.
• The colors complement each other.

Composition
• The various elements of the design are well-balanced, neither too sparse nor too busy.

Overall Impression
• The design makes an excellent overall impression.
• The design is complete and needs no improvement.

Complexity
• The design is challenging, demanding skill and effort.
• The design involves multiple techniques.

Workmanship
• The overall quality of the work demonstrates outstanding artistic skills.

Design
• The design enhances the theme.

Theme
• The theme is obvious and completely developed.
• The theme is continued on all 10 nails.

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Nailpro Design Sculptured Nails Judging Criteria:

 

Judge 1

Lateral Structure and C-curves
• The nail enhancements align perfectly with the sides of the natural nails.
• The arch of the nail enhancements is consistently located.
• If nail enhancements are oval in shape, the point at which the oval begins is consistent.
• The curvature of the nail enhancements is symmetrical and consistent.
• The depth of curvature is between 40% and 50%.

Cuticle Area
• The product is flush to the natural nails and close to the cuticles.
• The model's skin at the cuticle area is in excellent condition (free from abrasions).

Composition
• Various elements of the design are well-balanced, neither too sparse nor too busy.

 

Judge 2

Surface Structure
• The top surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and perfectly contoured.
• The bottom surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and perfectly contoured.

Product Control and Finish Work
• The product is completely free of air bubbles and pits.
• The color of the product is consistent.
• The surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and very shiny (absent of scratches).
• The edges of the nails are smooth and finished.
• The nails are thoroughly clean (absence of dust)..

Complexity
• The design is challenging, demanding skill and effort.
• The design involves multiple techniques.

 

Judge 3

Length and Shape
• The length, measured from cuticle to the end of the extension, is consistent between matching nails (pinkie to pinkie, etc.) and in proportion from finger to finger.
• The shape is symmetrical and consistent.

Color
• The colors enhance the design.
• The colors complement each other..

Originality
• The design is innovative (new and original).
• The design is unique (different from other designs)..

Overall Impression
• The nails complement the model's hands.
• The thickness is suitable for competition-style nail enhancements (the thickness of a business card, approximately .01 to .03 inches, is ideal).
• The length is suitable for competition-style nail enhancements (a 1-to-1 ratio of nail bed to free edge is ideal).


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Nailpro Fantasy Nail Art Judging Criteria:

 

Originality
• The design is innovative (new and original).
• The design is unique (different from other designs).

Visual Interest
• The design captures your attention.

Costume
• The costume complements the artwork.
• The costume is complete.
• The costume is neat and well-constructed.

Color
• The colors enhance the design.
• The colors complement each other.

Composition
• The various elements of the design are well-balanced, neither too sparse nor too busy.

Overall Impression
• The design makes an excellent overall impression.
• The design is complete and needs no improvement.

Complexity
• The design is challenging, demanding skill and effort.
• The design involves multiple techniques.

Workmanship
• The overall quality of the work demonstrates outstanding artistic skills.

Design
• The design enhances the theme.

Theme
• The theme is obvious and completely developed.
• The theme is continued on all 10 nails.


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Nailpro Flat Nail Art Judging Criteria:

 

Originality
• The design is innovative (new and original).
• The design is unique (different from other designs).

Visual Interest
• The design captures your attention.

Detail
• The design is sufficiently detailed.
• The detail clarifies the design, adding dimension.

Color
• The colors enhance the design.
• The colors complement each other.

Composition
• The various elements of the design are well-balanced, neither too sparse nor too busy.

Overall Impression
• The design makes an excellent overall impression.
• The design is complete and needs no improvement.

Complexity
• The design is challenging, demanding skill and effort.
• The design involves multiple techniques.

Workmanship
• The overall quality of the work demonstrates outstanding artistic skills.

Design
• The design enhances the theme.

Theme
• The theme is obvious and completely developed.
• The theme is continued on all 10 nails.


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Nailpro French Twist Judging Criteria:

 

Judge 1

Lateral Structure and C-curves
• The nail enhancements align perfectly with the sides of the natural nails.
• The arch of the nail enhancements is consistently located.
• If nail enhancements are oval in shape, the point at which the oval begins is consistent.
• The curvature of the nail enhancements is symmetrical and consistent.
• The depth of curvature is between 40% and 50%.

Cuticle Area
• The product is flush to the natural nails and close to the cuticles.
• The model's skin at the cuticle area is in excellent condition (free from abrasions).

Composition
• The various elements of the design are well-balanced, neither too sparse or too busy.

 

Judge 2

Surface Structure
• The top surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and perfectly contoured.
• The bottom surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and perfectly contoured.

Product Control and Finish Work
• The product is completely free of air bubbles and pits.
• The color of the product is consistent.
• The surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and very shiny (absent of scratches).
• The edges of the nails are smooth and finished.
• The nails are thoroughly clean (absent of dust).

Complexity
• The design is challenging, demanding skill and effort.
• The design involves multiple techniques.

 

Judge 3

Length and Shape
• The length, measured from cuticle to the end of the extension, is consistent between matching nails (pinkie to pinkie, etc.) and in proportion from finger to finger.
• The shape is symmetrical and consistent.

Smile Lines
• The smile lines are crisp (definition between pink and white).
• The smile lines are symmetrical and consistent (even points and equal curvature).

Originality
• The design is innovative (new and original).
• The design is unique (different from other designs).

Overall Impression
• The nails complement the model's hands.
• The thickness is suitable for competition-style nail enhancements (the thickness of a business card, approximately .01 to .03 inches, is ideal).
• The length is suitable for competition-style nail enhancements (a 1-to-1 ratio of nail bed to free edge is ideal).


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Nailpro Hand Painted Flat Nail Art Judging Criteria

 

Originality
• The design is innovative (new and original).
• The design is unique (different from other designs).

Visual Interest
• The design captures your attention.

Detail
• The design is sufficiently detailed.
• The detail clarifies the design, adding dimension.

Color
• The colors enhance the design.
• The colors complement each other.

Composition
• The various elements of the design are well-balanced, neither too sparse nor too busy.

Overall Impression
• The design makes an excellent overall impression.
• The design is complete and needs no improvement.

Complexity
• The design is challenging, demanding skill and effort.
• The design involves multiple techniques.

Workmanship
• The overall quality of the work demonstrates outstanding artistic skills.

Design
• The design enhances the theme.

Theme
• The theme is obvious and completely developed.
• The theme is continued on all 10 nails.

 
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Nailpro Salon Success Judging Criteria:

 

Judge 1

Smile Lines
• The smile lines are crisp (definition between pink and white).
• The smile lines are symmetrical and consistent (even points and equal curvature).

C-curves
• The curvature of the nail enhancements is symmetrical and consistent.
• The depth of curvature is between 40% and 50%.
• If nail enhancements are oval in shape, consideration will be given for the apparent lack of curvature at the distal edge.

Cuticle Area
• The product is flush to the natural nails and close to the cuticles.
• The model's skin at the cuticle area is in excellent condition (free from abrasions).

Shape
• The shapes are symmetrical and consistent individually.
• The shapes are symmetrical and consistent together.

 

Judge 2

Product Control
• The product is completely free of air bubbles and pits.
• The color of the product is consistent.

Surface Structure
• The top surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and perfectly contoured.
• The bottom surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and perfectly contoured.
• The arch of the nail enhancements is consistently located.

Lateral Structure
• The nail enhancements align perfectly with the sides of the natural nails.
• If nail enhancements are oval in shape, the point at which the oval begins is consistent.

 

Judge 3

Length
• The length, measured from cuticle to the end of the extension, is consistent between matching nails (pinkie to pinkie, etc.) and in proportion from finger to finger.
• The length is suitable for salon-style nail enhancements (a 2-to-1 ratio of nail bed to free edge is ideal).

Polish Application
• The polish completely covers the nails (close to the cuticle and all edges).
• The application is smooth, even and clean.

Finish Work

• The surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and very shiny (absent of scratches).
• The edges of the nails are smooth and finished.
• The nails are thoroughly clean (absent of dust).

Overall Impression
• The nails complement the model's hands.
• The thickness is suitable for salon-style nail enhancements (the thickness of a credit card, approximately .03 inches, is ideal).


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Nailpro Sculptured Acrylic Nails Judging Criteria:

 

Judge 1

Smile Lines
• The smile lines are crisp (definition between pink and white).
• The smile lines are symmetrical and consistent (even points and equal curvature).

C-curves• The curvature of the nail enhancements is symmetrical and consistent.
• The depth of curvature is between 40% and 50%.
• If nail enhancements are oval in shape, consideration will be given for the apparent lack of curvature at the distal edge.

Cuticle Area
• The product is flush to the natural nails and close to the cuticles.
• The model's skin at the cuticle area is in excellent condition (free from abrasions).

Shape
• The shapes are symmetrical and consistent individually.
• The shapes are symmetrical and consistent together.

 

Judge 2

Product Control
• The product is completely free of air bubbles and pits.
• The color of the product is consistent.

Surface Structure
• The top surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and perfectly contoured.
• The bottom surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and perfectly contoured.
• The arch of the nail enhancements is consistently located.

Lateral Structure
• The nail enhancements align perfectly with the sides of the natural nails.
• if nail enhancements are oval in shape, the point at which the oval begins is consistent.

 

Judge 3

Length
• The length, measured from cuticle to the end of the extension, is consistent between matching nails (pinkie to pinkie, etc.) and in proportion from finger to finger.
• The length is suitable for competition-style nail enhancements (a 1-to-1 ratio of nail bed to free edge is ideal).

Polish Application
• The polish completely covers the nails (close to the cuticle and all edges).
• The application is smooth, even and clean.

Finish Work
• The surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and very shiny (absent of scratches).
• The edges of the nails are smooth and finished.
• The nails are thoroughly clean (absent of dust.)

Overall Impression
• The nails complement the model's hands.
• The thickness is suitable for competition-style nail enhancements (the thickness of a business card, approximately .01 to .03 inches, is ideal).


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Nailpro Sculptured Gel Nails Judging Criteria:

 

Judge 1

Smile Lines
• The smile lines are crisp (definition between pink and white).
• The smile lines are symmetrical and consistent (even points and equal curvature).

C-curves
• The curvature of the nail enhancements is symmetrical and consistent.
• The depth of curvature is between 40% and 50%.
• If nail enhancements are oval in shape, consideration will be given for the apparent lack of curvature at the distal edge.

Cuticle Area
• The product is flush to the natural nails and close to the cuticles.
• The model's skin at the cuticle area is in excellent condition (free from abrasions).

Shape
• The shapes are symmetrical and consistent individually.
• The shapes are symmetrical and consistent together.

 

Judge 2

Product Control
• The product is completely free of air bubbles and pits.
• The color of the product is consistent.

Surface Structure
• The top surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and perfectly contoured.
• The bottom surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and perfectly contoured.
• The arch of the nail enhancements is consistently located.

Lateral Structure
• The nail enhancements align perfectly with the sides of the natural nails.
• If nail enhancements are oval in shape, the point at which the oval begins is consistent.

 

Judge 3

Length
• The length, measured from cuticle to the end of the extension, is consistent between matching nails (pinkie to pinkie, etc.) and in proportion from finger to finger.
• The length is suitable for competition-style nail enhancements (a 1-to-1 ratio of nail bed to free edge is ideal).

Polish Application
• The polish completely covers the nails (close to the cuticle and all edges).
• The application is smooth, even and clean.

Finish Work
• The surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and very shiny (absent of scratches).
• The edges of the nails are smooth and finished.
• The nails are thoroughly clean (absent of dust).

Overall Impression
• The nails complement the model's hands.
• The thickness is suitable for competition-style nail enhancements (the thickness of a business card, approximately .01 to .03 inches, is ideal).


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Nailpro Sculptured Nails Judging Criteria:

 

Judge 1

Smile Lines
• The smile lines are crisp (definition between pink and white).
• The smile lines are symmetrical and consistent (even points and equal curvature).

C-curves
• The curvature of the nail enhancements is symmetrical and consistent.
• The depth of curvature is between 40% and 50%.
• If nail enhancements are oval in shape, consideration will be given for the apparent lack of curvature at the distal edge.

Cuticle Area
• The product is flush to the natural nails and close to the cuticles.
• The model's skin at the cuticle area is in excellent condition (free from abrasions).

Shape
• The shapes are symmetrical and consistent individually.
• The shapes are symmetrical and consistent together.

 

Judge 2

Product Control
• The product is completely free of air bubbles and pits.
• The color of the product is consistent.

Surface Structure
• The top surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and perfectly contoured.
• The bottom surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and perfectly contoured.
• The arch of the nail enhancements is consistently located.

Lateral Structure
• The nail enhancements align perfectly with the sides of the natural nails.
• If nail enhancements are oval in shape, the point at which the oval begins is consistent.

 

Judge 3

Length
• The length, measured from cuticle to the end of the extension, is consistent between matching nails (pinkie to pinkie, etc.) and in proportion from finger to finger.
• The length is suitable for competition-style nail enhancements (a 1-to-1 ratio of nail bed to free edge is ideal).

Polish Application
• The polish completely covers the nails (close to the cuticle and all edges).
• The application is smooth, even and clean.

Finish Work
• The surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and very shiny (absent of scratches).
• The edges of the nails are smooth and finished.
• The nails are thoroughly clean (absent of dust).

Overall Impression
• The nails complement the model's hands.
• The thickness is suitable for competition-style nail enhancements (the thickness of a business card, approximately .01 to .03 inches, is ideal).


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Nailpro Spa Manicuring Judging Criteria:

 

Judge 1

Sanitation
• The sanitation procedures protect the safety of the model.
• The sanitation procedures are well-integrated into the overall service.

Amenities
• The amenities are innovative (new and original).
• The amenities are well-integrated into the overall service.

Length and Shape
• The length, measured from cuticle to the end of the extension, is consistent between matching nails (pinkie to pinkie, etc.) and in proportion from finger to finger.
• The shapes are symmetrical and consistent.

Polish Application (French-style)
• The polish completely covers the nails (close to the cuticle and all edges).
• The application is smooth, even and clean.
• The smile lines are crisp.
• The smile lines are symmetrical and consistent (even points and equal curvature).

 

Judge 2

Decor
• The decor is thematic and conducive to the working environment.
• The station is clean and well-organized.

Cuticle and Skin Conditioning
• The cuticles are intact and the cuticle work looks finished.
• The skin of the hands looks healthy and well-conditioned.

Polish Application (Red)
• The polish completely covers the nails (close to the cuticle and all edges).
• The application is smooth, even and clean.

 

Judge 3

Previous Condition
• The natural nails require filing (uneven lengths, rough top surface, etc.).
• The cuticles require conditioning (overgrowth, ragged cuticle, etc.).

Overall Impression
• The nails complement the model's hands.
• The natural nails and hands appear healthy and well-groomed.

Finish Work
• The edges of the nails are smooth and finished.
• The nails are thoroughly clean (absent of dust).


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Nailpro Tip & Overlay Judging Criteria:

 

Judge 1

Smile Lines
• The smile lines are crisp (definition between pink and white).
• The smile lines are symmetrical and consistent (even points and equal curvature).

C-curves
• The curvature of the nail enhancements is symmetrical and consistent.
• The depth of curvature is between 40% and 50%.
• If nail enhancements are oval in shape, consideration will be given for the apparent lack of curvature at the distal edge.

Cuticle Area
• The product is flush to the natural nails and close to the cuticles.
• The model's skin at the cuticle area is in excellent condition (free from abrasions).

Shape
• The shapes are symmetrical and consistent individually.
• The shapes are symmetrical and consistent together.

 

Judge 2

Product Control
• The product is completely free of air bubbles and pits.
• The color of the product is consistent.

Surface Structure

• The top surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and perfectly contoured.
• The bottom surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and perfectly contoured.
• The arches of the nail enhancements are consistently located.

Lateral Structure
• The nail enhancements align perfectly with the sides of the natural nails.
• If nail enhancements are oval in shape, the point at which the oval begins is consistent.

 

Judge 3

Length
• The length, measured from cuticle to the end of the extension, is consistent between matching nails (pinkie to pinkie, etc.) and in proportion from finger to finger.
• The length is suitable for competition-style nail enhancements (a 1-to-1 ratio of nail bed to free edge is ideal).

Polish Application
• The polish completely covers the nails (close to the cuticle and all edges).
• The application is smooth, even and clean.

Finish Work
• The surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and very shiny (absent of scratches).
• The edges of the nails are smooth and finished.
• The nails are thoroughly clean (absent of dust).

Overall Impression
• The nails complement the model's hands.
• The thickness is suitable for competition-style nail enhancements (the thickness of a business card, approximately .01 to .03 inches, is ideal).


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Nailpro Tip & Overlay Relay Judging Criteria:

 

Judge 1

Smile Lines
• The smile lines are crisp (definition between pink and white).
• The smile lines are symmetrical and consistent (even points and equal curvature).

C-curves
• The curvature of the nail enhancements is symmetrical and consistent.
• The depth of curvature is between 40% and 50%.
• If nail enhancements are oval in shape, consideration will be given for the apparent lack of curvature at the distal edge.

Cuticle Area
• The product is flush to the natural nails and close to the cuticles.
• The model's skin at the cuticle area is in excellent condition (free from abrasions).

Shape
• The shapes are symmetrical and consistent individually.
• The shapes are symmetrical and consistent together.

 

Judge 2

Product Control
• The product is completely free of air bubbles and pits.
• The color of the product is consistent.

Surface Structure
• The top surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and perfectly contoured.
• The bottom surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and perfectly contoured.
• The arches of the nail enhancements are consistently located.

Lateral Structure
• The nail enhancements align perfectly with the sides of the natural nails.
• If nail enhancements are oval in shape, the point at which the oval begins is consistent.

 

Judge 3

Length
• The length, measured from cuticle to the end of the extension, is consistent between matching nails (pinkie to pinkie, etc.) and in proportion from finger to finger.
• The length is suitable for competition-style nail enhancements (a 1-to-1 ratio of nail bed to free edge is ideal).

Polish Application
• The polish completely covers the nails (close to the cuticle and all edges).
• The application is smooth, even and clean.

Finish Work
• The surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and very shiny (absent of scratches).
• The edges of the nails are smooth and finished.
• The nails are thoroughly clean (absent of dust).

Overall Impression
• The nails complement the model's hands.
• The thickness is suitable for competition-style nail enhancements (the thickness of a business card, approximately .01 to .03 inches, is ideal).
  
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