Mixed Media Nail Art 

STUDENTS / NOVICE / VETERAN


1.  Competitors must use all the following mediums for this competition. 3-D Nail Art, Acrylic Flat Hand Painted Nail Art, Gel Flat Hand Painted Nail Art and an alternate technique which must be noted and pointed out.  Failure to use less result in a 10-point deduction for each medium not used.


2.  Competitors may submit more than one entry but must pay a registration fee for each entry.  If submitting more than one entry, only the points from the highest scoring entry count or team cup if you are one of the top 5-point earners.


3.  All entries must consist of a set of 10 individual manufacturer tips.  They must be from a manufacturer box. The length must be no longer than 2” in length and no wider than 3/4” if they were flattened out. Tips must be graduated in size.  Finished tips must be wearable.  Tips must remain individual and not be secured to one another.  Design may encompass all 10 tips as a picture, but tips must remain individual.  If tips do not meet the requirements, the design may be disqualified or receive a point deduction. 


4.  The theme for each Mixed Media Nail Art competition must consist across all 10 tips.

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5.  Tip original color does NOT matter.  Top coat, UV gel sealant or glitter polish may be used.  


6.  Embellishments or adornments may be used but must NOT exceed 25% of the overall design.  NO molds may be used to assist with any design. 


7.  NO Copyrighted art is allowed at any time.  Penalties will be given at judges’ discretion and possible disqualification may be incurred.  Competitors may use a similar version of copyrighted art, design, or logo but they must not be identical to the original. If artwork does not follow criteria judges will determine point deductions.


8.  Competitors must prepare and submit a written statement in two parts in English:  one detailing the products and processes used to create the art (do NOT name specific brands or manufacturers), and one telling the story of your interpretation of the theme.  Failure to provide this information will result in a 5-point deduction in overall score.  DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR NAME.


9.  Mixed Media Nail Art will be judged in the following categories:  originality, visual interest, color, presentation, balance, design & detail, dimension, overall impression, complexity, workmanship, tip width & length, and theme


10.  Any Mixed Media Nail Art design that has already won first place at any NAILPRO® competition cannot be reused by the winner or copied by other competitors in subsequent NAILPRO® competitions.  The NAILPRO® competition staff reserves the right to disqualify any design it considers too similar to a winning design.  



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