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)

Visual Interest - 10 Points

• the design captures your attention
• the design holds your attention

Color - 10 Points

• the colors enhance the design
• the colors complement each other

Soak-off Gel Application - 5 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

Judge 2

Balance - 10 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

Design - 5 Points

• the design enhances the theme
• the design is well thought out
• the design is complete and needs no improvement

Dimension - 10 Points

• the artwork is obvious and within the guidelines of Soak-Off Gel Nail Art rules
• the dimension enhances the theme and is balanced

Overall Impression - 10 Points

• the design makes an excellent overall impression
• the design is complete and needs no improvement
• this entry is presented within the Soak-Off Gel Nail Art rules

Judge 3

Complexity - 10 Points

• the design is challenging, demanding skill and effort
• the design involves multiple techniques

Workmanship - 10 Points

• the overall quality of the work demonstrates outstanding artistic skills
• the workmanship is neat, clean, and precise

Detail - 10 Points

• the detail is clean and precise
• the design has adequate detail

Theme - 5 Points

• the theme is obvious and completely developed
• the theme is continued on all nails

Scoring Guide

10 = Flawless
9 = Almost Flawless
8 = Very Good
7 = Good
6 = Above Average
5 = Average
4 = Below Average
3 = Poor
2 = Very Poor
1 = Unacceptable

Scoring Guide

5 = Flawless
4 = Very Good
3 = Average
2 = Below Average
1 = Very Poor