Extreme Nails (Artificial nail tips)
Contestants demonstrate their design skills and creativity in Extreme Nail art on a set of artificial nail tips, combining unique shapes, impressive structures, striking colors, and unconventional decorative details to create a groundbreaking piece that showcases individual personality, creativity, and professional technical proficiency.
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COMPETITION RULES - EXTREME NAILS
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Nail specifications: The entry must be created on a single artificial nail tip, and the work must be entirely handmade. Contestants are free to choose the length, nail shape, and colors. A suitable frame or display base may be used to secure the piece.
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Theme: OPEN theme; contestants are free to develop their own concepts and design styles.
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Technique: Contestants are free to combine one or more Nail Art techniques; there are no limitations on the techniques used.
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Materials: Any nail products, suitable decorative materials, and other Mixed Media materials may be used. However, non-nail-specific materials must not exceed 20% of the overall piece.
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Display and Submission: The entry must be securely attached to a base inside a clear box to prevent damage to the piece during display and transportation.
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Originality of the work: The piece must be an original creation that has not been entered into any previous competitions.
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Regulations on logos and lettering: No logos, drawings, or lettering are permitted on the entry.
Subject Criteria
Results are evaluated by the Judges based on a maximum score of 100 points:
1. STRUCTURE – 25 points
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Apex is in the correct position.
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Apex has the appropriate height for the nail length.
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Upper Arch is smooth and even.
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Lower Arch is balanced.
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Sidewalls are straight and parallel/balanced according to each form.
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Nail structure is sturdy and logical.
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Free Edge is slender and refined.
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Product thickness is well-controlled.
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No areas are too thick or too thin.
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Structure is appropriate for the chosen nail shape. High score: both side view and front view show a clear, balanced, and professional structure.
2. SHAPE & CONSISTENCY OF 5 NAILS – 15 points
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All 5 nails use the same shape.
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Length is consistent.
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Nail axis is straight.
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Sidewalls are uniform.
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Curvature of the nail tip is consistent.
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Shape of all 5 nails is uniform.
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No nails are crooked, distorted, or of a different form. Note: we do not judge "which form is prettier". Salon Almond, Square, Oval, Coffin, or Soft Square can all achieve maximum points if executed accurately.
3. SMILE LINE – 20 points
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Smile Line is sharp.
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Both wings are balanced.
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Depth is consistent.
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Curve is smooth.
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No shaking, breaks, or distortions.
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Smile Lines are consistent across all 5 nails.
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French border is clear.
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Smile Line is appropriate for the nail shape. Special note: must evaluate the consistency of the Smile Line across all 5 nails, not just looking at each nail individually.
4. PROPORTION & ACCURACY OF FRENCH – 15 points Evaluate the French part after completion:
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French proportion is appropriate for the nail length.
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French part has a reasonable width.
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Proportion between the nail bed and the French part is balanced.
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Colors are clearly divided.
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Both sides of the French are balanced.
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Color French/Reverse/V-French/Double French/Ombre French... are executed with the correct technique.
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5 nails have consistency in color coordination. Note: No color restrictions, therefore there should be no extra points for white or traditional colors.
5. DUAL FORMS TECHNIQUE & CLEANLINESS – 10 points Evaluate the ability to control material when using Dual Forms:
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Product is distributed reasonably.
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No product overflow into the Cuticle.
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No overflow into the Sidewalls.
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No excess product on the underside.
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No air bubbles.
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No gaps between the product and the natural nail.
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Removing the Form does not affect the structure.
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Difficult areas like the Cuticle and Sidewalls are cleaned. This point is very important to distinguish between someone who "can do Dual Forms" and someone who can only create the outer shape.
6. SURFACE & FINISH – 10 points
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Surface is smooth.
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No scratches.
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No dents.
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No ridges or air bubbles.
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No excess product.
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No remaining file marks.
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Gloss or Matte finish is consistent.
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5 nails have the same finish effect.
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Cuticle is clean and neat.
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No product smeared on the skin.
7. AESTHETICS & OVERALL – 5 points Evaluate the final impression:
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Nail set is harmonious.
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Colors are beautiful.
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Overall proportion is balanced.
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French is appropriate for the form.
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Design looks professional.
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Glitter/Chrome/shimmer details are used just enough and do not lose the essence of the French.
MAXIMUM TOTAL SCORE: 100 POINTS