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

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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

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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