Mixed Media Nail Art Judging Criteria

Judge 1

Originality — 5 Points

• the design is innovative (new and original)
• the design is unique (different from other designs)

Visual Interest — 5 Points

• the design captures and holds your attention

Dimension — 5 Points

• the artwork is obvious and within the guidelines 3-D rules
• the dimension enhances the theme and is balanced

Cuticle Area — 5 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)

Complexity — 5 Points

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

Theme — 5 Points

• the theme is obvious and completely developed
• the theme is continued on all 5 nails

Judge 2

Workmanship — 5 Points

• the overall quality of the work demonstrates outstanding artistic skills

Design — 5 Points

• the design enhances the theme

Length — 5 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

Lateral Structure and C-curves — 5 Points

• the nail enhancements align perfectly with the sides of the natural nails
• the arch of the nail enhancements is consistently located
• 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

Balance — 5 Points

• various elements of the design are well-balanced, neither too sparse or too busy

Finish Work — 5 Points

• the entire surface of the nail enhancement is smooth and very shiny (absence of scratches)
• the edges of the nails are smooth and finished
• the nails are thoroughly clean (absence of dust)

Judge 3

Overall Impression — 10 Points

• the design makes an excellent overall impression
• the design is complete and needs no improvement

Color — 5 Points

• the colors enhance the design
• the colors complement each other

Detail — 10 Points

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

Surface Structure — 5 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
• the arch of the nail enhancements is consistently located

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

Shape — 5 Points

• the shape is symmetrical and consistent individually
• the shape is symmetrical and consistent together