Extreme Stiletto Design, criteria
Judge 1
Lateral Structure & Shape – 10 Points
· the nail enhancements align perfectly with the sides of the natural nails
· the arch of the nail enhancements is consistently placed
· the shape is symmetrical and consistent individually and as a set
Finish Work – 10 Points
· the entire surface of the nail enhancement is smooth
· the entire surface of all nails are very shiny (absent of scratches)
· the edges of the nails are smooth and finished
· the nails are thoroughly clean (absent of dust)
Theme – 5 Points
· the design is executed well
· the overall entry is complete and needs no improvement
· the theme was followed on all 10 nails; Failure to do will result in a 20pt deduction
Design – 10 Points
· the design is complete and needs no improvement
· the design involves multiple techniques
· the design has kept within the color range of the theme
Judge 2
Surface Structure & “C” curves – 10 Points
· 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 curvature of the nail enhancements is symmetrical and consistent
· the depth of curvature is a range between 40% and 50%
· the percent of curvature enhances the model’s nails
Product Control & Cuticle Area – 10 Points
· the product is completely free of air bubbles and pits
· all products are completely controlled and the color of the product is consistent
· the model’s skin is free from all products
· 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)
Complexity of Design – 5 Points
· the design is challenging, demanding skill and effort
· the design involves multiple techniques
· the complexity of design is apparent
Detail – 5 Points
· the detail of design is clean and precise
· the design has adequate detail
· the detail enhances the design
Judge 3
Length – 5 Points
· the length, measured from cuticle to the end of the extension, is consistent between matching nails (pinkie to pinkie, etc.) and in proportion to each other
· the required length has been followed and was measured to comply
Color – 10 Points
· the colors enhance the design
· the colors complement each other
· the colors are well thought out and placed
Balance of Design – 10 Points
· the design is completely thought out
· the design complements the color
· various elements of the design are well-balanced, neither too sparse or too busy
Overall Impression – 10 Points
· the nails complement the model’s hands
· the thinness is suitable for competition-style nail enhancements (the thinness of a business card, approximately .01 to .03 inches, is ideal)
· the overall entry is complete and needs no improvement
· all competition rules were followed