**Sculptured Stiletto Nails Judging Criteria 2012

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)

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

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)
  • the skin is free from all products

Shape - 10 Points

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

Judge 2

Product Control - 10 Points

  • the product is completely free of air bubbles and pits
  • the color of the product is consistent
  • if cover pink was used to extend nail bed, it should not be obvious

Moons - 5 Points

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

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

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 is suitable for stiletto competition-style nail enhancements; a range of nothing less than 2” required
  • 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

Arch Location - 10 Points

  • the arch of the nail enhancements are consistently placed
  • the arch location is suited for esthetics more than wear ability
  • the arch location complements the nails

Finish Work - 5 Points

  • the entire surface of the nail enhancement is 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 are complete and need no improvement
  • 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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