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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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