Fantasy Nail Art Rules

1. Competitors may submit more than one entry, but must pay a registration fee for each entry. Only the points earned by a competitor’s highest scoring entry will count toward Nailpro Cup 2010 (individual and team).

2. All work, including model preparation, must be completed prior to the competition. No work station, seating or electrical outlet will be provided.

3. All nail art must be made from professional nail products (colored liquid-and-powder acrylic, light-cured gel, wraps and resin, polish, rhinestones, etc.).

4. Embellishments may be used, but must NOT exceed 25% of the overall design.

5. The model must be in costume and prepared for judging at the scheduled report time. There will be NO briefing for this competition.

6. Models will stand during the judging process and must be able to walk in costume without assistance.

**7. The theme for each Fantasy Nail Art competition will be announced before the beginning of the competition year. The theme must be followed on all ten nails.

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8. Competitors may NOT use any copyrighted art, designs or logos.

9. Nails must be incorporated into the design. They may NOT serve only as base. There will be a 10 point deduction if nails are not incorporated into design.

10. Props may be included as part of the costume, but must be smaller than the model. No additional consideration will be given to handmade costumes and/or props.

**11. 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 do so will result in a 5-point deduction in overall score. DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR NAME!

12. Fantasy Nail Art will be judged in the following categories: originality, visual interest, costume, color, balance, overall impression, complexity, workmanship detail, theme and design.

13. Any Fantasy 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 will disqualify any design it considers too similar to a winning design. Any discussion with the Nailpro competition staff about designs will be held in strict confidence.