Judge 1
Originality - 5 Points
- the design is innovative (new and original)
- the design is unique (different from other designs we have seen in the past and is different from other entries)
- the design original and outstanding
Visual Interest - 10 Points
- the design captures your attention
- the design holds your attention
- the design continues to draw your attention to new details
Color - 10 Points
- the colors enhance the design
- the colors complement each other
- the colors are in keeping with the theme
Dimension - 10 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 length is suitable for salon-style nail enhancements - a suggested range 2 to 1 ratio of nail bed to free edge is ideal - provided the length looks balanced on models hands
Judge 2
Balance - 5 Points
- various elements of the design are well-balanced, neither too sparse or too busy
- the sum of the design is in harmony with the parts of the whole design
- the design is balanced across all nails
Design - 10 Points
- the design enhances the theme
- the design is well thought out
- the design is complete and needs no improvement
Soak-off Gel Base Application - 10 Points
- the soak off gel polish completely covers the entire nail (close to the cuticle and covers all edges)
- the application is smooth, even and clean
- the soak off gel polish is evenly spaced around the cuticles
- the hairline tip is covered with soak off gel polish
Overall Impression - 10 Points
- the design makes an excellent overall impression
- the design is complete and needs no improvement
- the theme is easy to follow as a complete picture
- all rules were followed including usage of ONLY GEL Paint
Judge 3
Complexity - 10 Points
- the design is challenging, demanding skill and effort
- the design involves multiple techniques
- the complexity of the design is clear
Workmanship - 10 Points
- the overall quality of the work demonstrates outstanding artistic skills
- the workmanship is neat, clean and precise
- the workmanship is equally balanced across all nail
Detail - 10 Points
- the detail is clean and precise
- the detail enhances the design
- the design has adequate detail
Theme - 10 Points
- the theme is obvious and completely developed
- the theme is continued on all 10 nails
- the theme is complete and needs no improvement