Nailpro 2008 Competition Results
Rules & regulations
Competition registration
Ask this question to a few nail techs and see what their response is. The number one reason nail techs don’t participate in nail competitions is the fear of failure. Will I make it in the Top 10? What if I don’t finish? These are common questions for first time competitors.
What many don’t realize is that all competitors (yes, even veteran competitors) are a little afraid, nervous and anxious. It’s part of the whole experience being in the competition area, arming yourself with only your tools and skills against a clock.
Fear in this setting turns into an adrenaline rush. You are focused, applying your tips or forms, and at this moment, all competitors are on an equal level.
“Enter a competition as a learning experience,” says Mary Seitzinger, educator for EZ Flow Nail Systems. “I went in wanting to win right away. It wasn’t until I looked at this as an opportunity to improve my own skills that I started moving up in the rankings.”
All competitors agree that entering nail competitions have helped improve their skills while making them well rounded as a nail tech.
Who knows, you could be the next Lorena Marquez, Rita Horvath or Rachel Mouritsen. You never know unless you give it a try.
Premiere Orlando is in three weeks—do you want to compete?
To register for Nailpro Competitions at Premiere Orlando visit http://www.premiereshows.com/shows/orl/competitions.asp
Or call 800-335-7469 or 407-265-3131
Online Registration closes May 27th |
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Nailpro competition head judge Carla Collier has a few tips on how to enter and win:
The Judging Criteria should be the first portion of the rules and regulations that you read. A judge looks to these guidelines when viewing your entry. It is important to understand the competitions from a judge’s point of view.
Nail Art Judging Criteria
- Orginality
- Visual interest
- Complexity
“I look for sharp lines and details unless the work is supposed to be abstract,” says Collier. “I am most impressed by the entries where I find things I didn’t see the first time. I want to be drawn in.”
- Detail, color
- Composition
- Overall impression
Color is also a very important component to your art. Don't paint a circus theme with pastels. Make sure that your colors work with your design.
- Workmanship
- Design
- Theme
Practice, practice, practice! It will pay off in the long run. Find out what the theme is for the nail art competition you are interested in and brainstorm. 
Your design is the foundation of your piece. Give it some thought and make sure it is consistant with the theme. The Nailpro competition staff is always available to answer any questions regarding the rules and regulations, glossary or to give you an overview of what is to be expected.
Test your creative skills against other artists!
Nailpro Competitions at IBS Las Vegas
Sunday, June 30, 2008.
Fantasy Nail Art (Las Vegas Shows)
Hand Painted Nail Art (Las Vegas Casinos)
For more information on this venue competition see
http://www.nailpro.com/competitions-sched-vegas.php
or call 800-491-8265 Ext. 515
If you’re interested in being a hand model, you can list yourself in Nailpro’s new Model Directory. Send us a jpeg of your hands—natural nails only—with your contact info. We’ll post the photos with your city and state on the competition website. Interested competitors will email us, and we’ll forward their contact info to you. There’s no cost and your privacy is ensured. Email your photo and contact info to amenendez@creativeage.com.
