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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BLING ​ 1. A set of 5 individual tips is required to participate. They must be factory-made, you cannot use tips made by non-professionals. They must be in a special box. The tips should be no more than 5.08 cm long and no more than 1.9 cm wide in-plane, i.e. if they are made flat and measured, then they should be no more than the given dimensions. Tips should be laid out in size (in gradation). Tips with complete designs should be wearable. The design must be done entirely by hand. The tips must be separated and not fastened together. If the tips do not meet these requirements, the design may be disqualified from the competition or can be given penalties. 2. All work must be completed before the competition. 3. The original color of the tips does not matter. Each tip may have a different color, the coating should be solid, one-color. 4. The work must be done manually. All types of colored spray are not allowed. Only paints and polishes are allowed. Stamping or any other nail art not allowed. 5. Stones should not protrude more than 1,27 cm beyond the tip perimeter in any direction. 6. Stones larger than 1.27 cm are not allowed. This includes pendants and/or jewelry! 7. The surface of the tips must be flush; NO raised surfaces. 8. Top coat or UV gel sealant may be used ONLY AS A TOP COAT, but must NOT contain any glitter. 9. When attaching stones, building a base, and or pre work all products used must be clear. 10. Entries must be presented in a closed box for us to transport. Inside the box, the five tips must be SECURELY fastened to a plain (one color no texture no mirror), flat surface, or 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. 11. The work will be judged at the presentation. 12. It’s All About The Bling! will be judged in the following categories: originality, cleanliness, design, craftsmanship, balance, quantity of rhinestones, visual interest, shape, brightness, detail and overall impression. 13. Participants may use similar versions of a recognizable design or artwork, but it may not be identical to the original. The work will be disqualified for violation of copywriting. 14. And It’s All About The Bling! Nail Art design which 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 too similar to a winning design. Any discussion with the NAILPRO competition staff about designs will be held in strict confidence. Judging criteria ​ JUDGE 1 ​ Originality – 5 Points ​ Тhe design is innovative (new and original) The design is unique (different from other designs we have seen in the past) Cleanliness of Application – 10 Points The design is neat and clean the application is glue-free the cuticles are free from design and glue Design – 10 Points The design is well thought out The detail of the design is clean and precise The design has adequate detail Workmanship – 10 Points The overall quality of the work demonstrates outstanding artistic skills The workmanship is neat, clean, and precise 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 Creativity – 10 Points The design is well throughout The elements are used well The elements are used in a unique and different way Visual Interest – 10 Points The design captures your attention The design holds your attention Shape – 5 Points The shape is symmetrical and consistent individually The shape is symmetrical and consistent together as a set JUDGE 3 Complexity – 10 Points The design is challenging, demanding skill and effort The design involves multiple techniques Brightness – 10 Points The elements enhance the design The design is bright and clean Detail – 5 Points The detail clarifies the design, adding dimension The design has adequate detail Overall Impression – 10 Points The design makes an excellent overall impression The design is complete and needs no improvement This design is presented within the guidelines of the IAB rules

CHALLENGE YOURSELF IN THE NEXT STAGE OF 8th NAILPRO BULGARIA! Register now Programa Schedule of Nailpro Bulgaria 16 -17.06.2024 - Live Sofia, Grand Hotel Astoria, Opera hall 15.06.2024 19:00 Technical meeting with all participants and all Judges on Zoom platform. The link you will receive on the day of the meeting In boxes, deadline on June 15th 17:00 h. • GEL HAND PAINTED NAIL ART, the theme - “Kids dreams” • MIXED MEDIA NAIL ART, the theme – “Broadway” • IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BLING, the theme – “The shine of the insects” • CHROME / STAMPING, the theme - “Welcome to the jungle” • AIRBRUSH NAIL ART, the theme – “Casino” 16.06.2024 9:00 Registration of participants for Extreme Stiletto Design 10:00 - 12:00 EXTREME STILETTO DESIGN, the theme – “Dance of the Flowers" 12:00 Registration of participants for Perfect match 13:00 - 14.:0 PERFECT MATCH 14:30 Registration of participants for Twist French 15:30 - 17:00 TWIST FRENCH 17:00 Registration of participants for Soak off Gel Nail Art 18:00 - 19:00 SOAK OFF GEL NAIL ART, the theme – “Comics” 17.06.2024 9:00 Registration of participants for Fantasy Nail Art 9:00 Registration of participants for Salon Success 9:30 – 10:00 FANTASY NAIL ART, the theme – “Rio de Janeiro” 10:00 - 11:30 SALON SUCCESS 10:00 – 11:30 Review & Judging Fantasy Nail Art 11:30 Registration of participants for Soak off Gel Application 12:30 - 13:00 SOAK OFF GEL APPLICATION 13:00 Registration of participants for On my own 14:00 - 15:30 ON MY OWN 19:00 – AWARDS Why to compete Many thanks to the companies that trust the competition NAILPRO Bulgaria and support the development of professionals. The development of our entire industry depends on the high level of professionalism as well competitions are one of the ways of professional development. Let's grow together!

3 IN ONE **This 2:45 hour competition rolls 3 competitions into a one, to be completed in a third 1/3 of the time it takes to do one Sculptured nail competition, and only using one model. Pretty cool right! Finished nails will be judged in 3 phases. Phase 1 Sculptured Nail hand to be judged as if it were a sculptured nail competition. Phase 2 Tip and overlay hand judged as if it were a tip and overlay competition, and finally. Phase 3 both hands as if it were Perfect Match. All three phases will be awarded prizes as if they were individual competitions. That is the beauty of this 3 IN 1 competition. This competition must be completed by one competitor only. 1. You will have 2 ¾ hours (unless otherwise noted), to complete a full set of perfectly matched nails. One hand sculptured competition-style nail enhancements using flat paper or metal forms only. One hand tip & overlay competition-style nail enhancements using clear or natural tips. White tips NOT allowed. 2. Competitors can use either gel or acrylic in one technology. Both hands must be the same medium. Competitors using gel for sculpting must use it for the tip and overlay, and competitors using acrylic for sculpting must use acrylic for tip and overlay…. 3. Only sheer pink, clear and white enhancement products may be used. Enhancement products containing glitter and/or any other color are NOT allowed. Cover pinks are NOT allowed. 4. All rules must be followed. Failure to do so will result in a point deduction or disqualification. The penalty will be decided by the NAILPRO judging staff at the time of the infraction. 5. No colored products of any type may be applied to tips prior to attaching them to the natural nail. 6. Only unaltered clear adhesives (gel-type, brush-on, tubes, etc) may be used to attach tips to the nail. No plastic type molds of any kind may be used to form the sculptured nail. 7. All enhancement products must be applied to tips after the tips are adhered to the natural nail. 8. Moons must be included at the base of the nails and must be sculpted. 9. Embellishments may NOT be used. 10. The model’s natural nails may be prepared for product application before the competition, but product may NOT be applied until the competition starts. 11. No products, such as inverted tips or any “cookie cutter” products may be used to form or assist in making a smile line. All smile lines must be done with a brush by hand. Paint on white is not allowed. 12. All files and buffers must be clean and unused and free from additives including oil; electric files may not be used. You may NOT use any file to refine the smile lines. 13. Water only may be used. Cleansing products (soaps, etc.) and moisturizing products (oils, creams, lotions, bowls with anything in them i.e. marbles, rocks etc.) are NOT allowed. 14. The nail enhancement on 1 nail of each hand (same nail both hands) must be polished with red cream polish, or if sculpting with gel a red gel color may be used. Base coat, ridge filler and top coat are NOT allowed. 15. The nail enhancements on the unpolished nails must be French-style (pink/clear and white), finished to a high shine and completely free of polish. Gel sealant may NOT be used to finish to a high shine. 16. The underside of all nails must look the same. 17. Sculptured Nails will be judged in the following categories: smile lines, “C”curves, cuticle area, shape, product control, moons, surface structure, lateral structure, length, polish or color application, finish work, and overall impression. 18. Tip & Overlay will be judged in the following categories: smile lines, “C”curves, cuticle area, shape, product control, moons, surface structure, lateral structure, length, polish application finish work, and overall impression. 19. Perfect Match will be judged in the following categories: smile lines, “C”curves, cuticle area, shape, product control, perfect match, surface structure, lateral structure, length, moons, finish work, and overall impression. Judging criteria ​ ​See Sculptured Nail Criteria: JUDGE 1 Smile Lines – 10 Points Тhe smile lines are crisp (definition between pink and white) Тhe smile lines are symmetrical and consistent (even points and equal curvature) Stiletto “C” curves – 10 Points 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 model’s nails Since nail enhancements are oval in shape, consideration will be given for the apparent lack of curvature at the distal edge 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) The skin is free from all products Shape – 10 Points The shape is symmetrical and consistent individually The shape is symmetrical and consistent together as a set JUDGE 2 Product Control – 10 Points The product is completely free of air bubbles and pits The color of the product is consistent If cover pink was used to extend nail bed, it should not be obvious Moons – 5 Points Moons are properly placed Moons have not been filed off The moons have been sculpted and enhanced the nail extension Surface Structure – 10 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 Lateral Structure – 10 Points The nail enhancements align perfectly with the sides of the natural nails If nail enhancements are oval in shape, the point at which the oval begins is consistent JUDGE 3 Length – 10 Points The length is suitable for stiletto competition-style nail enhancements; a range of nothing less than 5,08cm required 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 Arch Location – 10 Points The arch of the nail enhancements are consistently placed The arch location is suited for esthetics more than wear ability the arch location complements the nails Finish Work – 5 Points The entire surface of the nail enhancement is smooth and very shiny (absent of scratches) The edges of the nails are smooth and finished The nails are thoroughly clean (absent of dust) Overall Impression – 5 Points The nails are complete and need no improvement The thinness is suitable for competition-style nail enhancements (the thinness of a business card, approximately .01 to .03 inches, is ideal) No jewelry is present on model’s hands or wrists ​ See Tip & Overlay Criteria: Judge 1 Smile Lines – 10 Points The smile lines are crisp (definition between pink and white) The smile lines are symmetrical and consistent (even points and equal curvature) “C” curves – 10 Points 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 model’s nails If nail enhancements are oval or stiletto in shape, consideration will be given for the apparent lack of curvature at the distal edge Cuticle Area & Moons – 10 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) The moons are sculpted and properly placed The moons have not been filed off They enhance the nail extension Shape – 10 Points The shape is symmetrical and consistent individually The shape is symmetrical and consistent together as a set Judge 2 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 Tip Application – 5 Points The tips are the right size for each nail bed The tips fit perfect from side to side The underside of the nails are neat, clean and free from glue and debris Surface Structure – 10 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 Lateral Structure– 10 Points The nail enhancements align perfectly with the sides of the natural nails If nail enhancements are oval in shape, the point at which the oval begins is consistent The arch of the nail enhancements are consistently placed Judge 3 Length – 10 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 Polish or Color Application – 5 Points The polish or color completely covers the nails (close to the cuticle and covers all edges) The application is smooth, even and clean The polish is shiny Finish Work – 5 Points The entire surface of the nail enhancement is smooth and very shiny (absent of scratches) The edges of the nails are smooth and finished The nails are thoroughly clean (absent of dust) Overall Impression – 10 Points The nails complement the model’s hands The thinness is suitable for competition-style nail enhancements (the thinness of a business card, approximately .01 to .03 inches, is ideal) ​ ​ See Perfect Match Criteria : ​ Judge 1 Smile Lines – 10 Points The smile lines are crisp (definition between pink and white) The smile lines are symmetrical and consistent (even points and equal curvature) “C” curves – 10 Points 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 model’s nails If nail enhancements are oval in shape, consideration will be given for the apparent lack of curvature at the distal edge 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) Shape – 10 Points The shape is symmetrical and consistent individually The shape is symmetrical and consistent together as a set Judge 2 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 Perfect Match – 10 Points Both hands are perfectly matched in color Both hands are perfectly matched in style Both hands are perfectly matched so the mediums used look identical Surface Structure – 10 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 placed Lateral Structure – 10 Points The nail enhancements align perfectly with the sides of the natural nails If nail enhancements are oval in shape, the point at which the oval begins is consistent Judge 3 Length – 10 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 Moons – 5 Points The moons are sculpted and have been properly placed The moons have not been filed off The moons enhance the nail extension Finish Work – 5 Points The surface of the nail enhancements are smooth and very shiny (absent of scratches) The edges of the nails are smooth and finished The nails are thoroughly clean (absent of dust) Overall Impression – 10 Points The nails complement the model’s hands The thinness is suitable for competition-style nail enhancements (the thinness of a business card, approximately .01 to .03 inches, is ideal) Both hands look exactly the same All competition rules were followed

FIVE STYLE SCULPTURED NAILS This competition is about style and shape. We want to see 5 shapes of nail extensions. Square and regular stiletto cannot be used. For example the wedge, bridge, lipstick, edge, Russian almond, blade, arrow or something new that you create. Remember it is the structure of the nail that dictates type of nail you are going to produce. THIS IS NOT FRENCH TWIST. Each nail must have a different structure quality. “C” Curves will be judged in accordance with the shape that is created. Meaning they will most probably NOT be created in the traditional “C” fashion. Smile lines MAY be done in support of the style created for that nail shape. 1. Competitors will have 3 hours (unless otherwise noted) to complete ONE HAND (unless otherwise noted) of FiveStyle competition-style sculptured nail enhancements using flat paper or metal forms. Tips and adhesive are NOT allowed. 2. Each design must be distinct from the other. Styles must be unusual style and design. You must think out of the box. 3. Competitors must use liquid-and-powder acrylic products or light-cured gel products in one technology only. You can not use gel paint or white gel polish. 4. Only pink, clear and white enhancement products may be used. Enhancement products containing glitter and/or any other color are NOT allowed. Cover pinks are allowed and may be used to elongate natural nail beds. 5. Embellishments may NOT be used. 6. The model’s natural nails may be prepared for product application before the competition, but the product may NOT be applied until the competition starts. 7. No consideration will be given for any pre-existing damage to a model’s natural nails, cuticles, or hands. 8. Electric files and buffing tools, may be used. 9. ** Cleansing products (soaps, etc.) and moisturizing products oils, creams, lotions are allowed. 10. The nail enhancements must be French-style (pink/clear and white), finished to a high shine, and completely free of polish. The nail plate may be extended. Gel sealant may be used (for gel) to finish to a high shine (for acrylic). Or you can buff to a high shine. 11. FiveStyle Sculptured Nails will be judged in the following categories: smile lines, “C” curves, cuticle area, shape, product control, FiveStyle, surface structure, lateral structure, length, complexity, finish work, and overall impression. Judging criteria ​ JUDGE 1 Smile Lines – 10 Points The smile lines are crisp (definition between pink and white) The smile lines are symmetrical and consistent “C” curves – 10 Points 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 model’s nails Since nail enhancements are unique in shape, consideration will be given for the apparent lack of traditional “C” curvature at the distal edge Cuticle Area – 5 Points Тhe 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) Shape – 10 Points The shape is symmetrical and consistent individually The shape is symmetrical and consistent together as a set The shape is unique of FreeStyle form and executed well JUDGE 2 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 FreeStyle – 10 Points The FreeStyle is innovative and new The FreeStyle is executed well Surface Structure – 10 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 Lateral Structure– 10 Points The nail enhancements align perfectly with the sides of the natural nails If nail enhancements are unique in shape, the point at which the enhancement leaves the lateral fold is a consistent nail to nail The arches of the nail enhancements are consistently placed JUDGE 3 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 the nail bed to free edge is ideal, provided the length looks balanced on the model’s hand’s Difficulty – 10 Points The FreeStyle demanding of skill The FreeStyle is complex and difficult Finish Work – 5 Points The entire surface of the nail enhancement is smooth and very shiny (absent of scratches) The edges of the nails are smooth and finished The nails are thoroughly clean (absent of dust) Overall Impression – 10 Points The nails complement the model’s hands The thinness is suitable for competition-style nail enhancements (the thinness of a business card, approximately .01 to .03 inches, is ideal) The entry has a certain WOW! Factor

FREE STYLE This competition is about style and shape. We want to see a new shape of the nail extension. For example the wedge, or bridge, or something new that you create. Think out of the box. Extension competition. Stiletto is not considered FreeStyle! 1. Competitors will have 2 ½ hours (unless otherwise noted) to complete ONE HAND of FreeStyle competition-style sculptured nail enhancements using industry-standard style paper or metal forms. Tips and adhesive are NOT allowed. 2. Competitors must use liquid-and-powder acrylic products or light-cured products only. 3. Only pink, clear and white enhancement products may be used. Enhancement products containing glitter and/or any other color are NOT allowed. Cover pinks are allowed. 4. Embellishments may NOT be used. 5. The model’s natural nails may be prepared for product application before the competition, but the product may NOT be applied until the competition starts. 6. No consideration will be given for any pre-existing damage to a model’s natural nails, cuticles, or hands. 7. No products, such as inverted tips or any “cookie-cutter” products may be used to form or assist in making a smile line. All smile lines must be done with a brush by hand. Paint on white is not allowed. 8. Electric files and buffing tools may be used. No buffing products containing any type of oil or moisturizer may be used. 9. Water only may be used. Cleansing products (soaps, etc.) and moisturizing products (oils, creams, lotions, bowls with anything in them i.e. marbles, rocks etc.) are NOT allowed. 10. The nail enhancements must be French-style (pink/clear and white), finished to a high shine, and completely free of polish. Gel sealant may not be used to finish to a high shine. 11. FreeStyle Sculptured Nails will be judged in the following categories: smile lines, “C” curves, cuticle area, shape, product control, FreeStyle, surface structure, lateral structure, length, difficulty, finish work, and overall impression. Judging criteria ​ JUDGE 1 Smile Lines – 10 Points ​ - The smile lines are crisp (definition between pink and white) - The smile lines are symmetrical and consistent “C” curves – 10 Points - 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 model’s nails - Since nail enhancements are unique in shape, consideration will be given for the apparent lack of traditional “C” curvature at the distal edge Cuticle Area – 5 Points - Тhe 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) Shape – 10 Points - The shape is symmetrical and consistent individually - The shape is symmetrical and consistent together as a set - The shape is unique of FreeStyle form and executed well JUDGE 2 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 FreeStyle – 10 Points - The FreeStyle is innovative and new - The FreeStyle is executed well Surface Structure – 10 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 Lateral Structure– 10 Points - The nail enhancements align perfectly with the sides of the natural nails - If nail enhancements are unique in shape, the point at which the enhancement leaves the lateral fold is a consistent nail to nail - The arches of the nail enhancements are consistently placed JUDGE 3 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 the nail bed to free edge is ideal, provided the length looks balanced on the model’s hand’s Difficulty – 10 Points - The FreeStyle demanding of skill - The FreeStyle is complex and difficult Finish Work – 5 Points - The entire surface of the nail enhancement is smooth and very shiny (absent of scratches) - The edges of the nails are smooth and finished - The nails are thoroughly clean (absent of dust) Overall Impression – 10 Points - The nails complement the model’s hands - The thinness is suitable for competition-style nail enhancements (the thinness of a business card, approximately .01 to .03 inches, is ideal) - The entry has a certain WOW! Factor

MIX MEDIA NAIL ART (IN BOX) 1. Competitors must use all of the following mediums for this competition. 3-D Nail Art, Hand Painted Nail Art, and Airbrushing or an alternate technique must be noted and pointed out. Failure to use fewer results in a 10-point deduction for each medium not used. 2. All entries must consist of a set of 10 individual manufacturer tips. They may not be constructed by a layperson. They must be from a manufacturer’s box. The length must be no longer than 2” (5,08 cm) in length and no wider than 3/4” (1,9 cm) if they were flattened out. Tips must be graduated in size. Finished tips must be wearable. Tips must remain individual and not be secured to one another. The design may encompass all 10 tips as a picture, but tips must remain individual. If tips do not meet the requirements, the design may be disqualified or receive a point deduction. 3. The work must be presented on a substrate with a flat surface one color without texture, without a mirror effect. The size of the mounting surface should be a maximum of 15.24 cm (6 inches) wide by 20.32 cm. (8 inches) long and 0.635 cm (1/4 inch) high and should be FLAT, FLAT AND STRONG. 4. 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 the overall score. DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR NAME. 5. Mixed Media Nail Art will be judged in the following categories: originality, visual interest, color, presentation, balance, design & detail, tip length, overall impression, complexity, dimension, workmanship and theme. These Rules Apply to All Categories 1. All of the rules specified for each individual competition category (3-D Nail Art, Hand Painted Nail Art and Airbrushing) must be followed. 2. Competitors may NOT use any copyrighted art, designs or logos. 3. All work must be completed prior to the competition. No work station, seating or electrical outlet will be provided. 4. Tip original color does NOT matter. 5. Top coat, UV gel sealant or glitter polish may be used. 6. NO molds may be used to assist with any design. 7. Competitors may use a similar version of copyrighted art, design or logo but they must not be identical to the original. If the artwork does not follow criteria judges will determine point deductions. 8. Any 3-D Nail Art, Hand Painted Nail Art or Airbrushing design that has already won first place at any 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. These Rules Apply to 3-D Nail Art only 1. All 3-D nail art must be made from professional nail products (colored liquid-and-powder acrylic, light-cured gel, wraps and resin, polish, rhinestones, etc.) 2. The 3-D design may not protrude more than 1” in height from the tip surface. No part of the entry may extend over the 6×8″ base. 3. Embellishments or adornments may be used, but must NOT exceed 25% of the overall design. These Rules Apply to Hand Painted Nail Art only 1. All work must be done by hand painting only. Only paint, nail polish and gel polish may be used.. These Rules Apply to Airbrushed Nail Art only 1. All airbrushing must be done with airbrush paint only 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 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 Presentation – 5 Points The entry is presented within the 3-D, HPNA and Airbrush Rules The entry is presented as if it were 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 – 10 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 The design is clean and precise The design has adequate detail Tip Length – 5 Points The tips are graduated in length and size The length of tips must be no longer than 2′ the width may be no longer than 3/4″ if they were flattened out Overall Impression – 10 Points The design makes an excellent overall impression The design is complete and no improvement is needed JUDGE 3 Complexity – 10 Points The design is challenging, demanding skill and effort The design involves multiple techniques Dimension – 10 Points The artwork is obvious and within the guidelines 3-D rules The dimension enhances the theme and is balanced The design may not protrude more than 1″ in height from the tip surface Workmanship – 10 Points The overall quality of the work demonstrates outstanding artistic skills The workmanship is neat, clean and precise Theme – 5 Points The theme is obvious and completely developed The theme is continued on all 10 nails

ON MY OWN 1. Competitors will have 1 ½ hours to complete one hand of a set of salon-style nail extensions on yourself. You may not have a model or any assistance from anyone. 2. You must use either flat paper or metal forms or tips. White tips are NOT allowed (clear or natural tips only). It is forbidden to strengthen the forms with additional metal plates. 3. Competitors must use professional products only in one technology. Enhancement products containing glitter and/or any other color are NOT allowed. You may use cover pink. 4. Embellishment(s) may NOT be used. 5. The natural nails may be prepared for product application before the competition starts, but product may NOT be applied until the competition begins. 6. No colored or clear products of any type may be applied to tips prior to attaching them to the natural nail. 7. Only unaltered clear adhesives (gel-type, brush-on, tubes, etc.) may be used to attach tips to the nail. No plastic type molds of any kind may be used to form the sculptured nail. 8. All enhancement products must be applied after tips and or forms are applied to natural nails. 9. No products, such as inverted tips or any “cookie cutter” products may be used to form or assist in making a smile line. All smile lines must be done with a brush by hand. Paint on white is not allowed. White gel paint or white gel polish is not allowed. 10. All files and buffers must be clean and unused; electric files and buffing products may be used. 11. Cleansing products (soaps, etc.) and moisturizing products (oils, creams, lotions, etc.) are allowed. Excessive use of oil is not permitted. It will be at the judge’s discretion to deduct points for excess oil. 12. A nail enhancement on one nail (competitor’s choice) must be polished with red cream polish or if using gel, a gel polish. Gel contestants may use red polish. Base coat, ridge filler and top coat are allowed. 13. The unpolished nail enhancements must be French-style (pink or clear and white), finished to a high shine. A gel sealant may be used, but hand must be completely free of polish. 14. On My Own will be judged in the following categories: smile lines, “C” curves, cuticle area, shape, product control, surface structure, presentation, lateral structure, length, polish or color application, finish work, and overall impression. Judging criteria ​ JUDGE 1 Smile Lines – 10 Points Тhe smile lines are crisp (definition between pink and white) Тhe smile lines are symmetrical and consistent (even points and equal curvature) “C” curves – 10 Points The curvature of the nail enhancements is symmetrical and consistent The depth of curvature is a range between 33.33 and 40% 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 Finish Work – 5 Points – One Hand The entire surface of the nail enhancement is smooth and very shiny (absent of scratches) The edges of the nails are smooth and finished The nails are thoroughly clean (absent of dust) Shape – 10 Points The shape is symmetrical and consistent individually The shape is symmetrical and consistent together as a set JUDGE 2 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 enhancement products Surface Structure – 10 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 Presentation – 5 Points This entry was presented neat and clean the underside of both hands are free from all product debris The nails are thoroughly clean (absent of dust) Lateral Structure – 10 Points The nail enhancements align perfectly with The sides of the natural nails if nail enhancements are oval in shape, the point at which the oval begins is consistent The arch of the nail enhancements is consistently located JUDGE 3 Length – 10 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 salon style nail enhancements – a suggested range 2 to 1 ratio of nail bed to free edge is ideal – provided the length looks balanced on models hands Polish or Color Application – 5 Points – One Hand The polish completely covers the nails (close to the cuticle and covers all edges) The application is smooth, even and clean Cuticle Area – 10 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) Overall Impression – 10 Points The nails complement the model’s hands The thinness is suitable for salon-style nail enhancements

TIP & OVERLAY RELAY 1. Competitors will have 1.15 hours to complete one hand of competition-style nail enhancements using clear or natural tips. White tips and/or forms are NOT allowed. 2. Competitors may either use liquid-and-powder acrylic products, light-cured gel products, OR wrap products in one technology. 3. Only sheer pink, clear, and white enhancement products may be used. 4. A relay team will consist of 3 relay members. Each relay member will have a sub-number of 1, 2or 3. Each relay member will have 25 minutes to complete his or her section. Each relay member must wear a piece of clothing of the same color so competition staff can easily identify relay team members. 5. Team member 1 will work up to the point of applying product, including tips—but no product may be applied. As soon as they are finished, member 2 may begin. Team member 2 will only apply product. Team member 2 must not use a file at any time. As soon as they are finished member 3 may begin. Team member 3 will file and finish. Team member 3 must not apply product at any time. When a team member is ready to switch they must raise their hand – and the floor sage will say OK. If you do not wish to switch early – our competition staff will instruct relay members when to approach their station and when to switch. There will be no talking between team members during the switching. The prior relay member must immediately leave competition area. 6. The model’s natural nails may be prepared for product application before the competition starts, but product may NOT be applied to until the competition starts. Relay team member 1 does this section. 7. No colored or clear products of any type may be applied to tips prior to attaching them to the natural nail. 8. Only unaltered clear adhesives (gel-type, brush-on, tubes, etc) may be used to attach tips to the nail. 9. All enhancement products must be applied to tips after the tips are adhered to the natural nail 10. Competitors must lay out tips before the briefing, but tips may not be applied until the competition starts. 11. No products, such as inverted tips or any “cookie cutter” products may be used to form or assist in making a smile line. All smile lines must be done by hand with enhancement products. 12. All files and buffers must be clean and unused and may not include additives such as oil; electric files, chamois buffers and buffing products may NOT be used. 13. Water only may be used to remove dust. Cleansing products (soaps, etc.) and moisturizing products (oils, creams, lotions, etc.) are NOT allowed. 14. The nail enhancements must be French-style (pink/clear and white), finished to a high shine only. 15. The underside of all nails must look the same. 16. Tip & Overlay will be judged in the following ten categories: smile lines, c-curves, cuticle area, shape, product control, moons, surface structure, lateral structure, length, overall impression, tip application and finish work. Team spirit score does NOT COUNT TOWARDS YOUR RELAY SCORE. It only counts for the TEAM SPIRIT AWARD ONLY. Judging criteria ​ Judge 1 Smile Lines – 10 Points The smile lines are crisp (definition between pink and white) The smile lines are symmetrical and consistent (even points and equal curvature) “C” curves – 10 Points 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 model’s nails If nail enhancements are oval or stiletto in shape, consideration will be given for the apparent lack of curvature at the distal edge Cuticle Area & Moons – 10 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) The moons are sculpted and properly placed The moons have not been filed off They enhance the nail extension Shape – 10 Points The shape is symmetrical and consistent individually The shape is symmetrical and consistent together as a set Judge 2 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 Tip Application – 5 Points The tips are the right size for each nail bed The tips fit perfect from side to side The underside of the nails are neat, clean and free from glue and debris Surface Structure – 10 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 Lateral Structure– 10 Points The nail enhancements align perfectly with the sides of the natural nails If nail enhancements are oval in shape, the point at which the oval begins is consistent The arch of the nail enhancements are consistently placed Judge 3 Length – 10 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 Polish or Color Application – 5 Points The polish or color completely covers the nails (close to the cuticle and covers all edges) The application is smooth, even and clean The polish is shiny Finish Work – 5 Points The entire surface of the nail enhancement is smooth and very shiny (absent of scratches) The edges of the nails are smooth and finished The nails are thoroughly clean (absent of dust) Overall Impression – 10 Points The nails complement the model’s hands The thinness is suitable for competition-style nail enhancements (the thinness of a business card, approximately .01 to .03 inches, is ideal)