Rules

Property of Nailpro World Nail Competitions © 2019 Creative Age Publications. All rules including judging criteria are NOT ALLOWED TO BE USED. UNLESS WRITTEN APPROVAL IS GIVEN FROM NAILPRO COMPETITION DIRECTOR ONLY! All Nailpro Competition rules are copyrighted, and all rights reserved.

  • Competitors may submit more than one entry but must pay a registration fee for each entry. If submitting more than one entry only for on-site competitions, only the points from the highest scoring entry count towards the NP Individual Cup or team cup if you are one of the top 5 point earners.
  • Gel Paint – Hand Painted Nail Art entries may be turned in by someone other than the competitor. You do not need to be present at the competition to enter this competition.
  • Gel Paint – Hand Painted Nail Art entry must consist of a set of 10 individual manufacturer tips. The length must be no longer than 2” in length and no wider than 3/4” if they were flattened out. Tips must be graduated in size. Tips must remain individual and not be secured to one another. Design may encompass all 10 tips as a picture, but tips must remain individual.
  • The theme for each Gel Paint – Hand Painted Nail Art competition will be announced before the beginning of the competition year.
  • All work must be completed prior to the competition. No work station, seating or electrical outlet will be provided.
  • All work must be done by GEL paint hand painting only. Absolutely NO airbrushing, or acrylic paint is ALLOWED! Only Gel paint may be used. Stamping of any type is not allowed.
  • The surface of the tips must be flush; NO raised surfaces.
  • Top coat or UV gel sealant may be used but must NOT contain any glitter.
  • NO Copyrighted art is allowed at any time. Penalties will be given at judges’ discretion and possible disqualification may be incurred.
  • On-Site – Display: Entries must be presented in a closed box for us to transport. Inside the box the ten tips must be SECURELY fastened to a plain (one color no texture no mirror), flat surface for the judging process. The size of the mounting surface is to be a maximum of 6 inches wide by 8 inches deep by ¼ tall and it must be FLAT, FLUSH AND STURDY. Do not attach your entry to the bottom of the box upon turn in. The judges MUST BE ABLE TO REMOVE YOUR WORK FROM THE BOX. Digital entries – please see details in Nailapalooza Rules.
  • Competitors must prepare and submit a written statement in two parts: one detailing the products and processes used to create the art (do NOT name specific brands or manufacturers), and one telling the story of your interpretation of the theme. Failure to provide this information will result in a 5 point deduction in overall score. DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR NAME.
  • Gel Paint – Hand Painted Nail Art will be judged in the following categories: originality, visual interest, color, presentation, balance, design, detail, overall impression, complexity, workmanship, tip length and theme.
  • Gel Paint – Hand Painted Nail Art design that wins, or has already won, first place at a NAILPRO competition cannot be reused by the winner or copied by other competitors in subsequent NAILPRO competitions. The NAILPRO competition staff reserves the right to disqualify any design it considers to be too similar to a winning design. Any discussion with the NAILPRO competition staff about designs will be held in strict confidence.

Property of Nailpro World Nail Competitions © 2019 Creative Age Publications. All rules including judging criteria are NOT ALLOWED TO BE USED.   UNLESS WRITTEN APPROVAL IS GIVEN FROM NAILPRO COMPETITION DIRECTOR ONLY! All Nailpro Competition rules are copyrighted, and all rights reserved.

Judging criteria

Judge 1

Originality – 5 Points

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

Visual Interest – 10 Points

  • the design captures your attention
  • the design holds your attention
  • the design continues to draw your attention to new details

Color – 10 Points

  • the colors enhance the design
  • the colors complement each other
  • the colors are in keeping with the theme

Presentation – 5 Points

  • this entry is presented within the Gel Paint Hand Painted Nail Art Rule Guidelines
  • this entry is presented as if it is a special piece of art
  • care was taken to make this presentation neat and clean
  • written statement is included and is complete and understandable

Judge 2

Balance – 5 Points

  • various elements of the design are well-balanced, neither too sparse or too busy
  • the sum of the design is in harmony with the parts of the whole design
  • the design is balanced across all nails

Design – 10 Points

  • the design enhances the theme
  • the design is well thought out
  • the design is complete and needs no improvement

Detail – 10 Points

  • the detail is clean and precise
  • the detail enhances the design
  • the design has adequate detail

Overall Impression – 10 Points

  • the design makes an excellent overall impression
  • the design is complete and needs no improvement
  • the theme is easy to follow as a complete picture
  • all rules were followed including usage of ONLY GEL Paint

Judge 3

Complexity – 10 Points

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

Workmanship – 10 Points

  • the overall quality of the work demonstrates outstanding artistic skills
  • the workmanship is neat, clean and precise
  • the workmanship is equally balanced across all nail

 

Tip Length – 5 Points

  • the tips are graduated in length or size and are separate and individual
  • the tip length is no longer than 2″
  • the tip width is no wider than 3/4 of an inch if flattened out

Theme – 10 Points

  • the theme is obvious and completely developed
  • the theme is continued on all 10 nails
  • the theme is complete and needs no improvement
Scoring Guide 2 Hands 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

 

Property of Nailpro World Nail Competitions © 2019 Creative Age Publications. All rules including judging criteria are NOT ALLOWED TO BE USED.   UNLESS WRITTEN APPROVAL IS GIVEN FROM NAILPRO COMPETITION DIRECTOR ONLY! All Nailpro Competition rules are copyrighted, and all rights reserved.