New Perfect Match Judging Criteria 2013

Judge 1

Smile Lines - 10 Points

• the smile lines are crisp (definition between pink and white)
• the smile lines are symmetrical and consistent (even points and equal curvature)

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

Cuticle Area - 10 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)

Shape - 10 Points

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

Judge 2

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

Perfect Match - 10 Points

• both hands are perfectly matched in color
• both hands are perfectly matched in style
• both hands are perfectly matched so the mediums used look identical

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
• the arch of the nail enhancements is consistently placed

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

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 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

Moons - 5 Points

• the moons are properly placed
• the moons have not been filed off
• the moons enhance the nail extension

Finish Work - 5 Points

• the surface 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)

Overall Impression - 5 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)
• both hands look exactly the same

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