Extreme Stiletto Design

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)

Surface Structure - 5 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

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

"C" curves - 10 Points

• 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 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