Soak-Off Gel Manicure Judging Criteria 2013

Judge 1

Smile Lines - 5 Points

• the smile lines are crisp and reach completely up into each corner (definition between pink and white)
• the smile lines are symmetrical and cosistent (even points and equal curvature)
• absence of all shadows

Shape - 5 points

• the shape is consistent finger to finger
• the shape is proportinate to the hand

Red Soak Off Gel Polish Application - 10 Points

• the soak off gel polish completely covers the entire nail (close to the cuticle and covers all edges)
• the application is smooth, even and clean
• the soak off gel polish is evenly spaced around the cuticles
• the hairline tip is covered with soak off gel polish

Finish Work - 10 Points

• the edges of the nails are smooth and finished
• the nails are thoroughly clean (absence of dust)

Judge 2

Cuticle Area - 10 points

• the product is close to but not touching the cuticles
• the model's skin at the cuticle area is in excellent condition (free from abrasions and product)

Surface Smoothness - 10 points

• the entire surface of the finished nail is smooth and very shiny
• nails are free from dull areas
• there are no dips, bumps or high spots on the suface

Pink and White Soak Off Gel Polish Application - 10 points

• the white soak off gel polish completely covers the free edge of the nails, including the hairline tip
• the white soak off gel polish is solid and completely free from all shadows
• the pink soak off gel polish is even in shape and spacing around the cuticles
• the application is smooth, even and clean

Product Control - 10 points

• the soak off gel polish is free of pooling at cuticles and lateral folds
• the soak off gel polish is applied thin and evenly free of wrinkes and streaking

Judge 3

Length - 5 points

• the length, measured from cuticle to the free edge is consistent between matching nails (pinkie to pinkie, etc.) and in proportion to each other
• the length appears balanced on the models hands

Lateral View - 10 points

• gel soak off polish application at sidewall and surface is even and straight
• sidewalls of natural nails are consistently shaped

Underside of Nails - 5 Points

• the underside of the nails are clean and free from all soak off gel polish
• the underside of each hand should look the same

Overall Impression - 10 Points

• the soak off gel polish complements the model's hands
• the soak off gel polish complete application is complete and needs no improvement

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