French Twist Judging Criteria 2013

Judge 1

Lateral Structure - 10 Points

• the nail enhancements align perfectly with the sides of the natural nails
• if nail enhancements are oval in shape, the point at which the oval begins is consistent
• the arch of the nail enhancements is consistently placed

"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
• if nail enhancements are oval in shape, consideration will be given for the apparent lack of curvature at the distal edge

Originality - 10 Points

• the design is innovative (new and original)
• the design is unique (different from other designs we have seen in the past)

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)

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 - 10 Points

• the product is completely free of air bubbles and pits
• the color of the product is consistent
• the surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and very shiny (absent of scratches)
• the edges of the nails are smooth and finished
• the nails are thoroughly clean (absent of dust)

Complexity - 10 Points

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

Design and Balance - 10 Points

• the design enhances the nails
• are the colors and products used within the ranges specified
• the design is well executed
• various elements of the design are well-balanced, neither too sparse or too busy

Judge 3

Overall Impression - 10 Points

• the nails complement the model's hands
• the design in complete and needs no improvement
• the thinness is suitable for competition-style nail enhancements (the thinness of a business card, approximately .01 to .03 inches, is ideal)

Length - 5 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 length is suitable for competition-style nail enhancements; a suggested range of a 1 to 1 ratio of nail bed to free edge is ideal, provided the length looks balanced on model's hands

Shape - 10 Points

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

Finish Work - 5 Points

• product is completely free of air bubbles and pits
• the color of the product is consistent
• the surfaces of the nail enhancements are smooth and very shiny (absent of scratches)
• the edges of the nails are smooth and finished
• the nails are thoroughly clean (absent of dust)

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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