Extreme Stiletto Design Judging Criteria 2013

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
• the theme was followed on all 10 nails.  Failure to do will result in a 20pt deduction

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

** New Rule/Change