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               from other entries)

          • the design is within the guidelines of the copyright rules

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

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

• 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

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Judge 2

Balance – 5 Points

          • various elements of the design are well-balanced, neither too sparse nor too busy

          • the sum of the design is in harmony with the parts of the whole design

Design and Detail – 10 Points

          • the design enhances the theme

          • the design is well thought out

          • the detail of design is clean and precise

          • the design has adequate detail

Dimension – 10 Points

          • the artwork is obvious and within the guidelines of Foil Embossed Elegance rules

          • the dimension enhances the theme and is balanced

          • the design is raised adequately to accentuate the artwork

Overall Impression – 10 Points

          • this entry makes an excellent overall impression

          • this entry is complete and needs no improvement

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  Judge 3

Complexity – 10 Points

          • the design is challenging, demanding skill and effort

          • the design involves multiple techniques

Workmanship – 10 Points

          • the overall quality of the work demonstrates outstanding artistic skills

          • the workmanship is neat, clean and precise

Shape – 5 Points

          • the shape is symmetrical and consistent individually

          • the shape is symmetrical and consistent together as a whole

Theme – 5 Points

          • the theme is obvious and completely developed

          • the theme is continued on all 10 nails