US Invitational Acrylic Nail 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)

"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 models 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

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

Moons - 5 Points

  • the moons are properly placed
  • the moons have not been filed off
  • they 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
  • the arch of the nail enhancements is consistently located

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

Polish Application - 5 Points

  • the polish completely covers the nails (close to the cuticle and covers all edges)
  • the application is smooth, even and clean

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 - 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

 

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