Judge 1
Workmanship (SGT application and art) – 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 nails
Visual Interest – 10 Points
- the design captures your attention
- the design holds your attention
- the design follows the theme of client’s request
Color – 5 Points
- the colors enhance the design
- the colors complement each other
- the design includes at least 2 colors from the color palette
Finish Work – 10 Points
- the entire surface of the nail enhancement is smooth and very shiny (absent of scratches)
- the edges of the nails are smooth and finished
- the nails are thoroughly clean (absent of dust)
Judge 2
Detail – 10 Points
- the detail of design is clean and precise
- the design has more than adequate detail
- the detail clarifies the design, adding dimension to overall design
Balance – 5 Points
- various elements of the design are well-balanced, neither too sparse nor too busy
- the sum of the design is in harmony with the parts of the whole design
Complexity – 10 Points
- the design enhances the theme
- the design is well thought out
- the design is complete and needs no improvement
- the design is challenging, demanding skill and effort
- the design involves multiple techniques
Theme – 10 Points
- the theme is obvious and completely developed
- the theme is continued on all nails
Judge 3
Product Application – 10 Points
- the overall product application is neat and clean
- the design elements are applied neat and clean
- the tips are finished neatly and smooth
Product Control – 10 Points
- the product is completely free of air bubbles and pits
- the skin is free from all products
- the extended nail tips are applied neatly without product seeping in cuticle area, lateral folds and underside of the nail
- the product is completely cured
Overall Impression – 10 Points
- the overall nail application and design is within the guideline of the category
- the salon nail art and soft gel tips application is complete and needs no improvement
- all rules were followed