**Extreme Stiletto Design Judging Criteria 2012

Judge 1

 

Lateral Structure - 10 Points

  • the nail enhancements align perfectly with the sides of the natural nails
  • the arch of the nail enhancements is consistently placed

Cuticle Area - 5 Points

  • 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)

"C" curves - 5 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

Design and Complexity- 10 Points

  • the design is complete and needs no improvement
  • the design is challenging, demanding skill and effort
  • the design involves multiple techniques
  • the design has kept within the color range of the theme



Judge 2

 

Surface Structure - 10 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

Product Control - 5 Points

  • the product is completely free of air bubbles and pits
  • the color of the product is consistent
  • the skin is free from all products

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)

Execution - 5 Points

  • the design is excuted well
  • the overall entry is complete and needs no improvement



Judge 3

 

Length - 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 required lentgh has been followed and was measured to comply

Shape - 10 Points

  • the shape is symmetrical and consistent individually
  • the shape is symmetrical and consistent together as a set

Color  and Balance - 10 Points

  • the colors enhance the design
  • the colors complement eachother
  • 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)

Scoring Guides for all competitions

Scoring Guide Scoring Guide                 Scoring Guide 1 hand

10  Flawless               5   Average                5       Flawless              

9   Almost flawless      4   Below average      4        Very good

8   Very good             3   Poor                     3        Average

7   Good                    2   Very poor              2        Below average

6   Above average      1   Unacceptable         1        Very poor

 

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