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Bulgaria has a team of certified trainers of Nailpro No matter how prepared a master is, when he gets a competent professional look, it is always better. The trainer is the person who has an individual approach to each who prepares to participate in order to use the strengths and improve the weaknesses of the athlete. The trainer is familiar with all the rules and can help with the proper performance of the judging criteria. The trainer can help the participant to allocate his / her performance time so that he / she finishes successfully during the competition. The trainer can be helpful with valuable advice and good practices. Apart from individual and group training, Nailpro trainers are always ready to cooperate with advice. Lina Valerieva has been as professional in a Nail industry since 1999 - She is a judge at the prestigious Nailpro International Competition. - Gold instructor in technical and art categories to train participants in Nailpro. - Director and organizer of Nailpro Bulgaria. - Winner of numerous titles and awards from competitions. - Long-term licensed teacher with 15 years of teaching practice and a number of students - Owner ana lecturer at Lina Valerieva Nail Academy - Distributor of the brand NL n.o.b.e.l. - Certified instructor of TM NL n.o.b.e.l. - Expert educator. - Certified instructor of TM Nika Nagel - Certified instructor of TM Termish - Certified Pipe Form Teacher, by patented form author Victoria Klopotova. - International Master of Alexander Finko's School. - Author of many courses and trainings. - Lecturer at numerous seminars in the field of manicure. - She has successfully completed countless trainings that build on her knowledge and skills. - Manages and works at Nail Home Manicure Studio. Silivia Zhivova is a manicurist with 20 years of experience and a teacher with 15 years of experience. Owner of Sylvie and Sylvia Jivova Academy Beauty Studio. Dozens of successful manicurists have passed through her academy. She is a student of Victoria Klopotova and Karolina Sietasan. Instructor of the highest 3rd rank to the Nobel brand - the only one for Bulgaria with this rank. Instructor to Nika Nagel Bulgaria. Instructor at IBX Bulgaria. Instructor at the Nailpro chain of competitions for 4 years, and her students have won numerous prizes. Undoubtedly, the biggest success among them is the European title in Gel hand paint nail art by Nelmira Ivanova - in the group of Novis. Golden instructor of art categories at Nailpro. Silver instructor technical categories at Nailpro. An active competitor to Nailpro for 4 years, with over 15 prizes from all over Europe, including the 2021 Vice-Champion title. in Nailpro Europa category Twist French. There are over 20 prizes from other competitions around the world - Moscow, Sochi, Seoul, Milan, Dubai. Iren Kostova Gold Instructor NailArt nominations, Silver Instructor technical nominations to Nailpro. She has been practicing manicure professionally since 2016. For the first time he participated live in an international championship in 2018. and won first place. There will also be live performances and prizes. In 2020 returns from Ukraine with the title Top Master Nailpro Ukraine 2020. In 2021 after Online participation he won the title Top Master Nailpro Bulgaria 2021. Participates in and wins prizes in technical and NailArt nominations and in other editions of the Nailpro International Championship. For 1 year in the coaching team at Nailpro, already part of the preparation of a number of winners and participants in art nominations. Conducts technical and Nailart upgrade trainings. Owner of a renowned salon in Plovdiv, training center and showroom. Inspirational places where future and current colleagues can gain a huge amount of knowledge! Completed art education definitely gives confidence in her knowledge and abilities as a teacher who has high requirements for its students and athletes. Tanya Ivanova In 2003 I started my career by profession manicurist. From 2017 to 2019 partner and representative of the first franchise school in Bulgaria - VK Viktoriia Klopotova professional nail school, whose creator is the world famous Victoria Klopotova. From 2019 founder and lecturer at Tanya Ivanova Nail Institute I have passed a number of trainings with famous teachers in order to acquire the following qualifications: - The first winner in Bulgaria of the title NAIL MASTER, issued by the school of Alexander Finko. - The only holder in Bulgaria of the title INTERNATIONAL NAIL GURU, issued by the school of the legendary Tom Holcomb - Trinity beauty 1212, with principal Erin Eng. - Licensed lecturer at CPC "Relax" - Sliven. - Certified instructor of the brand Nika nagel - Certified instructor at TM NL nobel, with the qualification degree Expert educator. - Certified instructor of IBX nail rehabilitation therapy - Certified teacher of "PIPE" form, whose creator is Victoria Klopotova - Certified and active judge of the world competition Nailpro competition. - Certified and active coach of the world competition Nailpro cimpetition - The first Bulgarian coach in the "Poster" category, whose students have won first places in a number of international competitions. Some of which have even been used to advertise international competitions. - He proved to be a teacher with a rich file of successful students. - Participant and winner in a number of international championships. Valeria Mikhailova Pazardzhik - Manager of the studio Florza and Art House Vanilla Gothic, Pazardzhik -Lecturer at Intercosmetics since 2011 -Golden instructor and judge to Nailpro -Winner of many first prizes in art categories- art painting, mix media, 3d acrylic design, etc. Although I prepare participants for competitions, I do not stop competing. For me, participating is not only proving to yourself and others that you can, but also seeing your level of development. Personally, I use competitions for inspiration. They motivate me, stimulate me to create and create new things. This is the challenge that makes me feel "alive" and strive for perfection. It doesn't matter if you ranked first or not fifth, it is important that you put your soul into what you do. I am Rositsa Todorova and I have been a professional manicurist for 14 years. I am part of the teaching staff of Nika Nagel Bulgaria, Nl.nobel Bulgaria and IBX Academy Bulgaria. I am an instructor in the "Technical Category" and a gold instructor in the "Art Category" at Nail Pro Bulgaria. I live and work in the town of Sapareva Banya. Miglena Todorova -Instructor of Nika Nagel, Educator of NL nobel, with the title of International nail Master by Alexander Finko. Certified teacher of Pipe form by the author and Victoria Klopotova. Certified trainer of Nailpro. of titles and awards from numerous international competitions. Owner of a beauty studio and training base Unique Varna Silvia Shaovcheva - Golden Instructor in Art and Instructor in Technical Categories of Nailpro - The beginning of her career is in 2013 - She has upgraded several times in different techniques. - She attended countless trainings in order to improve the quality of work. - After training in airbrushing in 2016, he became involved in this technique, and soon achieved his next goal - to become an instructor. From then until today, he creates something new and beautiful every day with the technique of airbrushing. - She has participated in many competitions, mainly with airbrushing, but not only. - And almost all of her prizes have 1st place, but there are two second and one third place. - Instructor of the Termish brand for 6 years

Viktoria Klopotova Director of NAILPRO Europe competitions 2 times gold winner in the most prestigious nail competition in the world NAILPRO Finale Cup - IBS Las Vegas, 2016, 2017 6 times silver winner in the most prestigious nail competition in the world NAILPRO Finale Cup - IBS Las Vegas, 2016, 2017 2 times Bronze winner in the most prestigious nail competition in the world NAILPRO Finale - IBS Las Vegas, 2014, 2015 TOP 5 Nailpro Nail Competitions - ISSE Long Beach, 2013 4-time medalist of the 2011 Olympic Nail Competition TOP 6 of the World Cup World Nails Championship 2010, Monte Carlo, Monaco Winner in the Highest academic and Best enhancement category, for the highest degree in practical skills and theoretical knowledge according to NSI (Nails System International, USA), 2010. European Champion 2009 Two-time silver medalist at the European Championship, 2007, 2010. Champion of Ukraine, 2004 Gold medalist of the Kyiv Cup 2003. Multi-instructor: NLn.obel, 1212 Guru TM Trinity Beauty, ibd, Ez flow, Christrio, inm, NSI, Premium nail, Super nail, esn, Impressionail, Urava, FPO, Entity Beauty. Lecturer in many courses in Europe, Asia, Latin America. Judge in international and national championships Referee of the NAILPRO USA Championship Vice President of the East European Nail Association Author and developer of nail shape PIPE (2005) Creator of exclusive nail cosmetics tm NLn.obel Owner of "Professional nail school by Viktoriia klopotova" (2007) Since 1998 Lina Valerieva Bulgaria ​ - Judge of the prestigious international competition Nailpro. - Golden instructor in technical and art categories for training participants in Nailpro. - Organizer of Nailpro Bulgaria. - Winner of many titles and awards from competitions. - Long-term licensed lecturer. - NL nobel expert educator. - Author of a number of courses, trainings and articles. - Lecturer at numerous seminars in the field of manicure.

The judges of the NAILPRO competitions are exceptional professionals. The NAILPRO competitions are judged by international certified and independent judges from the USA, Europe and Asia. The evaluation is fair, precise and transparent, each judge certifies the grades with his signature. At each competition, it evaluates a panel of three judges and one chief judge. The director of NAILPRO EU - Victoria Klopotova , who always attends all competitions. Here are the judges of Nailpro Europe: Carolina Seitasan Romania ​ Bronze winner of the Brilliance Nails Championship, Moldova 2013 Silver winner of the Brilliance Nails Championship, Moldova 2014 Gold winner in the qualifying competition for the championship in Dusseldorf, Moldova 2014 Top 10 winners of the International Championship in Dusseldorf, 2014 Bronze winner of the Golden Bulgarian Rose Championship, Bulgaria 2015 Gold winner in the competition "GHW" Bulgaria, Spain, Italy, Russia, Belarus, Slovenia, 2015-2016 GHW Roma Grand Prix 2015 Top 5 winners of the Nailpro EEu Championship, Romania, 2016 Judge of the European competitions of Nailpro, Poland, Croatia, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Romania, Greece, Nailapalooza. Chief Judge of Nailpro Ukraine 2018, Nailpro Romania 2018, Nailpro Croatia 2019, Nailpro Bulgaria 2019, Nailpro Ukraine 2020. Golden Instructor Technical & Nail Art Judge Probatinier of Nailpro Final Cup Global, USA Long Beach, 2020 Certified instructor, PIPE form International Educator NL nobel International Nail Master, A. Finco School Owner of Caro Line Nail Solutions, Nails School, Romania Coach, speaker Nadia Uzun Ukraine Neil expert, coach, technical judge - Certified instructor NL nobel 3rd level "International educator" (2012) - International Guru Trinity Beauty (2013) - Certified Pipe shape instructor - Gold winner MTU 2013 - Multiple winner Nailpro Eu 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017. in technical and artistic categories (veteran category) - Golden instructor Nailpro Eu in technical and artistic categories - Technical Judge Nailpro Eu - Author of articles and seminars in professional journals in Ukraine, Lithuania, Poland Lina Valerieva Bulgaria ​ - Judge of the prestigious international competition Nailpro. - Golden instructor in technical and art categories for training participants in Nailpro. - Organizer of Nailpro Bulgaria. - Winner of many titles and awards from competitions. - Long-term licensed lecturer. - NL nobel expert educator. - Author of a number of courses, trainings and articles. - Lecturer at numerous seminars in the field of manicure. Yana Kutovaya Ukraine ⁃ International lecturer -Instructor of level 3 TM NL n.o.b.e.l. "International educator" ⁃ Certified nail instructor PIPE shape ⁃ International GURU Trinity Beauty ⁃ Golden instructor of the Nailpro EU competitions in technical and art nominations ⁃ Technical judge of the Nailpro EU championship ⁃ Winner of the Nailpro championship ⁃ Author and developer of design courses ⁃ Developer of unique techniques for artistic painting in gel technologies ⁃ Author of step by step technologies in professional publications on nail aesthetics, Ukraine, Poland Joanna Kuskowska Poland ​ Neil Expert, coach, judge - Master Instructor Nails Company - Owner of "Nailtech collage" ​ - Certified instructor since 2015 - Owner and lecturer at "Junior Academy by Nails Company" - Winner of Nailpro Eu 2017, 2018, 2019 - SILVER instructor Nailpro Eu in technical and art categories - Technical Judge Nailpro Eu - Author of articles and seminars in professional journals - Re-creator and creator of many author's trainings Galyna Iamnitska Ukraine ​ Judge of Nailpro EU Gold trainer Nailpro in art nominations ​ Silver trainer Nailpro in technical nominations ​ Award winner and Nailpro Europe Cup winner and Nailpro Cup Finale IBS Las Vegas World Cup winner Tanya Ivanova Bulgaria ​ - Certified and active judge of the world competition Nailpro competition. - Certified and active trainer of the world competition Nailpro cimpetition - Founder and lecturer at Tanya Ivanova Nail Institute - The first winner in Bulgaria of the title NAIL MASTER, issued by the school of Alexander Finko. - The only winner in Bulgaria of the title INTERNATIONAL NAIL GURU - Certified instructor of the brand Nika nagel - Certified instructor at TM NL nobel, with the qualification degree Expert educator. - Certified instructor of IBX nail rehabilitation therapy - Certified teacher of "PIPE" form, whose creator is Victoria Klopotova - The first Bulgarian coach in the "Poster" category - He proved to be a teacher with a rich file of successful students. - Participant and winner in a number of international championships. Ruslana Mazanko Ukraine ​ Gold instructor in technical categories of Nailpro Competitions Silver instructor in art categories Nailpro Competitions Judge of Nailpro Europe Teacher at the Didierlab Academy Multiple winner in manicure competitions Ruslana Ruzhitska Ukraine ​ Neil Expert with 22 years of experience. Multiple winner of International Manicure Championships (2001 to 2017) GOLDEN INSTRUCTOR NAILPRO EEU JUDGE OF THE NAILPRO EUROPE COMPETITIONS Natalia Versotskaya Belarus ​ - Judge of the European Championship NAILPRO. - Competitive trainer of champions. - Author and developer of courses on modeling, nail design and manicure. - The only certified trainer of the PIPE form in the Republic of Belarus. - TOP-10 best masters of the world according to the World Championship "INTERNATIONALE NAIL MEISTERSCHAFT"-2013 in the nomination "Gel modeling" (Dusseldorf, Germany). - Silver medalist "NAILYMPICS COMPETITION LONDON"-2013 in the nomination "Gel Modeling" (London, UK). - Gold medalist of InterNailCHARM-2012 (Moscow). -Silver medalist of the Eastern European Championship NAILPRO EE-2014 (Kharkov). - Bronze medalist of the Eastern European Championship NAILPRO EE-2015 (Katowice, Poland). -Multiple winner of the championships "White Dew" and "Wind Rose" (2007-2009) in the nominations "Gel modeling", "MIX-MEDIA", "Gel design". Educator Didier lab Lyudmila Lysenko Lithuania ​ - Judge of the European Championship NAILPRO. - Certified trainer of the world competition Nailpro - Educator Didier lab

In this section you can see the winners in all categories, such as Top Master and Top Team

FOIL EMBOSSED ELEGANCE NAIL ART 1. Foil Embossed Elegance Nail Art entry must consist of a set of 5 individual manufacturer tips. 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 graduated in size. The shape of the tips can be any (square. Oval, ets.), but the same on all nails. Tips must be individual and separate to one each other. The design may encompass all 5 tips as a picture, but tips must remain individual. 2. Entries must be presented on a flat surface, one color, no texture, no mirror. The five tips must be fastened on this surface. The size of the mounting surface have to be a maximum of 6 inches (15,24 cm) wide by 8 inches (20,32 cm) deep by ¼ (0,635 cm) tall 3. The original color of the tips does not matter. Each tip may have a different color, the coating should be solid, you can polish or paint with ONE color over your nail enhancement. 4. Foil Embossed Nail Art must cover a minimum of ½ of the nail enhancement/extension. Design may be included on the nail bed. No embellishments are allowed, (unless otherwise noted). 5. Foil Embossed Nail Art must be raised and covered in foil 6. Embellishments or adornments (when allowed) must NOT exceed 10% of the overall design. 7. Top coat, UV gel sealant or glitter polish may be used. 8. Competitors may use a similar version of copyrighted art, design or logo but they must not be identical to the original. If artwork does not follow criteria judges will determine point deductions. 9. Foil Embossed Elegance Nail Art will be judged in the following categories: originality, visual interest, color, Length, balance, design & detail, dimension, overall impression, complexity, workmanship, shape and theme. 10. Any Foil Embossed Elegance Nail Artdesign 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 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 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 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 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

SCULPTURE STILETTO NAILS 1. Competitors will have 2 hours to complete one hand of stiletto sculptured (unless otherwise noted, check individual daily competition schedules); competition-style nail enhancements using flat paper or metal forms only. Tips and adhesive are NOT allowed. 2. Competition Stiletto nails must be a minimum of 5,08cm long. This measurement is from the lowest point of the cuticle to the end of the free edge. 3. Competitors must use liquid-and-powder acrylic products or light-cured products in one technology only. 4. Only pink, clear and white enhancement products may be used. Enhancement products containing glitter and/or any other color are NOT allowed. Cover pink is allowed. 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 products, such as inverted tips or any “cookie-cutter” products, files may be used to form or assist in making a smile line. All smile lines must be done with a brush by hand. 8. No plastic-type molds of any kind may be used to form the sculptured nail. 9. The free edge must be sculpted with white sculpting products only. White gel paint and white gel polish are not allowed. 10. Lunula must be sculpted and included at the base of the nail. 11. All files and buffers must be clean and unused; electric files and buffing products may not be used. 12. Only water may be used. Cleansing products (soaps, etc.) and moisturizing products (oils, creams, lotions, etc.) are NOT allowed. Bowls containing marbles or other substances are NOT allowed. 13. The nail enhancements must be finished to a high shine and completely free from any additional products. 14. Sculptured Stiletto Nails will be judged in the following categories: smile lines, “stiletto” “C” curves, cuticle area, shape, product control, moons, surface structure, lateral structure, length, arch location, 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) 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

The short description of the nominations will help you more easily choose which nominations are right for you, once you have chosen, follow the link to get acquainted with the rules for participation and the evaluation criteria !!! FANTASY NAIL ART (FNA) divisional art nomination, in which participants present a model who has performed work on a given topic artistic nail design, complemented by a costume and full vision made entirely by the participant. The topic is set before the start of registration. 3-D NAIL ART (3-D) - In box, divisional art nomination, in which a multi-layered 3D design on a given topic must be created on 10 tips with the help of nail extension materials. The topic is set before the start of registration. MIXED MEDIA NAIL ART (MMNA) – in box, divisional art nomination, in which design on 10 tips is created on a given topic with the help of at least 3 different technologies and 5 different techniques. The topic is set before the start of registration. HAND PAINTED NAIL ART (HPNA) – in box, divisional art nomination, in which a nail art design of 10 tips is created on a given topic with the help of techniques for hand painting with gel paints. The topic is set before the start of registration. All work must be done by gel paint hand painting (GHPNA) only or acrylic hand painting only (AHPNA) FRENCH TWIST (FT) - divisional art-technical nomination, which competitors will have 1.5 hours (one hour and thirty minutes), to create one hand with tips or forms, with a creative interpretation of French design, in a competition style and original artistic performance in the traditional French Style Pink and White. Competitors must use professional builder products only (gel, acrylic) used in the respective system. EXTREME STILETTO DESIGN(ESD) - divisional art-technical nomination, in which competitors will have 2 hours to complete one hand of stiletto-style nail enhancements and colored products in original and artistic ways. Tips and adhesive are NOT allowed. Competitors must use professional builder products only (gel, acrylic) used in the respective system. The design must be original and show the artistic talent of the participant. The topic of the design is announced before the start of registration. SCULPTURED NAILS (SN) - divisional technical nomination, in which competitors have 2 ½ hours (two and a half hours) to complete a set of sculptured, competition-style nail enhancements using flat, paper or metal forms only. Use of glue and tips are NOT ALLOWED. One hand should be covered in red. Competitors must use professional builder products only (gel, acrylic) used in the respective system. The uncovered hand should be buffed to a high shine, regardless of the material used. SALON SUCCESS (SS) divisional technical nomination in which competitors will have 1.5 hours (one hour and thirty minutes) to complete a set of salon-style french nail extension. You must use either flat paper or metal forms or tips. One hand should be covered with red. Competitors must use only professional builder products (gel, acrylic, acrylic-gel) used in the relevant system. ON MY OWN (OMO) divisional technical nomination, in which competitors will have 1.5 hours to complete a set of salon-style french nail extensions on yourself. You may not have a model or any assistance from anyone. You must use either flat, paper or metal forms or tips. One nail should be covered in red. Competitors must use professional builder products only (gel, acrylic, acryl-gel) used in the respective system. CHROME / STAMPING (CH / S) – in box non-divisional art nomination, in which competitors must prepare a design on a set of 5 individual tips on a topic, using chrome and stamps only. The design have to consist of a chrome base and then artistically decorated with a stamping technique. The topic is announced before the start of registration. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BLING! (IAB) – in box, non-divisional art nomination, in which competitors must prepare a set of 5 individual tips is required to participate with ornaments such as stones, crystals, in general, more brilliance. The topic is announced before the start of registration. SOAK OFF GEL APPLICATION (SOGA) - non-divisional nomination, in which competitors will have 30 minutes (thirty minutes) to complete the application of gel polish on 2 hands. Work must be applied to natural nails only. The natural nails of one hand (competitor’s choice) must be covered with RED soak-off gel polish. The natural nails on the opposite hand must be covered with French-style pink and white soak-off gel polish combination. Traditional French-style pink and white soak-off gel polish colors must be used. The nails of the model must be prepared in advance to the application stage. SOAK OFF GEL NAIL ART (SOGNA) - a non-divisional art nomination in which competitors will have 1 hour to complete a set of 1 hand using soak off gel to create nail art. All nail art must be made from soak off gel polish only. Model’s nails should be prepared for soak off gel polish application before competition start time is called. The topic is announced before the start of registration. SCULPTURE STILETTO NAILS - divisional technical nomination, which competitors will have 2 hours to complete one hand of french stiletto sculptured competition-style nail enhancements using flat paper or metal forms only. Tips and adhesive are NOT allowed. Competitors must use professional builder products only (gel, acrylic) used in the respective system. FIVE STYLE SCULPTURED NAILS ( FSSN) - divisional technical nomination, which is about style and forms. We want to see 5 different 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. Competitors must use professional builder products only (gel, acrylic) used in the respective system. FREE STYLE (FS) - divisional technical nomination, which is dedicated to style and form. We want to see new shape in nail extensions. For example: Bridget, Pipe, Stiletto, Edge or whatever you come up with. Think out of the ordinary. The competition is for French modeling. Competitors will have 2 ½ hours (two hours and thirty minutes) to create freestyle-build nails on 1 hand with shape. Tips and glue are NOT ALLOWED. Competitors must use professional builder products only (gel, acrylic) used in the respective system. AIRBRUSH NAIL ART (ABNA) – in box non-divisional art nomination, in which competitors must prepare a design of 5 tips on a topic using airbrush only and the corresponding paints for him. The topic is announced before the start of registration. 3 IN ONE (3IO) - divisional technical nomination, in which competitors will have 2 ½ hours (two hours and thirty minutes) to complete their work both hands. The participant must complete an extension on one hand with tips, and this hand must be an ideal addition to the opposite hand, which in turn must be built with forms. The nails must be made in a competition style. Competitors must use professional builder products only (gel, acrylic) used in the respective system. NEW PERFECT MATCH (NPM) - divisional technical nomination, in which two competitors have 1 ½ hours (one hour and thirty minutes) to complete their work on both hands. Participant A completes work on one hand - construction with extensions (Tip and Overlay). This hand should be a perfect complement to the other hand, which in turn is completed with forms by participant B – (Sculptured Nail). Competitors must use professional builder products only (gel, acrylic) used in the respective system. TIP & OVERLAY RELAY (T&OR) - divisional technical nomination, in which competitors will have 1.15 hours (one hour and fifteen minutes) to create built nails on one hand in a competition style, using transparent or natural tips. White tips and form are NOT allowed. The team consists of 3 competitors. Everyone gets a letter (A, B, C). Each competitor has 25 minutes to complete their stage of work. The clothes of the participants must be seen as a team (eg one color of clothes, logo) in order for the competition staff to recognize them as one team. Competitors must use professional builder products only (gel, acrylic) used in the respective system. FOIL EMBOSSED ELEGANCE NAIL ART (FENA) – in box non-divisional art nomination, in which competitors must prepare a design of 5 tips on a topic using foil only. Foil Embossed Nail Art must be raised and covered in foil. The topic is announced before the start of registration.

Participants in the categories must have taken out all the products that will be used on the working table for inspection by the Technical Judges of the competition before its start. The products must be in original packaging, which can be seen what the product is. DIVISION COMPETITIONS: ​ ART CATEGORIES: 1. HAND PAINTED NAIL ART - HPNA 2. MIXED MEDIA NAIL ART - MMNA 3. 3D NAIL ART - 3DNA 4. FANTASY NAIL ART - FNA ​ ART - TECHNICAL CATEGORIES: 1. EXTREME STILETTO DESIGN - ESD 2. FRENCH TWIST - FT 3. FIVESTYLE SCULPTURED NAILS - FSN 4. FAN SCULPTURED NAIL DESIGN - FSND ​ TECHNICAL CATEGORIES: 1. SALON SUCCESS - SS 2. ON MY OWN - OMO 3. SCULPTURED NAILS - SN 4. STILETTO SCULPTURED NAILS - SSN 5. 3 IN ONE - 3IO 6. PERFECT MATCH - PM 7. FREE STYLE - FS NON-DIVISIONARY COMPETITIONS: 1. SOAK OFF GEL APPLICATION - SOGA 2. SOAK OFF GEL NAIL ART - SOGNA 3. IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BLING - IAAB 4. CHROM/STAMPING - CHS 5. TIP & OVERLAY RELAY - TOR 6. FOIL EMBOSSED ELEGANCE - NAIL ART - FEEN 7. AIRBRUSH NAIL ART - ABNA

CHROME/STAMPING (IN BOX) 1. Your Chrome application should be completely smooth and shiny. THE CHROME MUST COVER THE ENTIRE NAIL, SIDES. The type of stamping you do as well as the colors you use are also your choice. You may use as many or few colors for stamping or chrome. Metallic colors for stamping are allowed. 2. 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 2 inches (5.08 cm) long and no more than ¾ inch (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. 3. Entries must be presented on a flat surface, one color, no texture, no mirror. The five tips must be fastened on this surface. The size of the mounting surface have to be a maximum of 6 inches (15,24 cm) wide by 8 inches (20,32 cm) deep by ¼ (0,635 cm) tall 4. Any shape, length or nail type is allowed. You will be judged on length and shape. 5. Only embellishments listed above are allowed. 6. Nails must have a flat surface. 7. You may not enhance or clean up your original stamping design 8. Top coat or UV gel sealant may be used. 9. Chrome/Stamping will be judged in the following categories: originality, visual interest, color, length & shape, balance, design, stamping technique, detail, overall impression, complexity, workmanship, chrome application, detail. 10. Any Chrome/Stamping 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 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 The design is innovative (new and original) The design is unique and grabs your attention 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 Tip Length – 5 Points The tips are graduated in length and size The length of tips must be no longer than 2′ (5,08 sm) The width may be no longer than 3/4″ (1,9 sm) if they were flattened out 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 – 10 Points The design is complete and no improvement is needed The design is well thought out Stamping Technique – 10 Points The technique of the stamping is clean and crisp the pattern of the stamp enhances The design and is balanced The stamping pattern is deliberate and precise The stamping pattern is clean and complete Overall Impression – 10 Points This entry makes an excellent overall impression This entry is complete and no improvement is needed All competition rules were followed JUDGE 3 Complexity – 10 Points The design is challenging, demanding skill and effort The design is intricate and delicate Workmanship – 10 Points The overall quality of the work demonstrates outstanding artistic skills The workmanship is neat, clean, and precise Chrome Application – 10 Points The chrome application is neat and clean The cuticle area is clean and chrome is close to but not on the cuticle (when the competition go on a model) The chrome application is completely smooth and shiny Detail – 5 Points The detail of the design is clean and precise The design has adequate detail

INDIVIDUAL CUP ONLY FOR NAILPRO EUROPE! ​ The competitor with the highest accumulative score (the points for the top 5 point earners) at the end of the competition in each country of NAILPRO EUROPE, will be crowned NAILPRO CUP TOP-MASTER . ​ The individual competitor with the highest cumulative score (the points for the top 3 point earners) at the end of NAILPRO Cup Season will be crowned the NAILPRO Cup Grand-Champion for that year and receive tThe NAILPRO Cup trophy. The top ten finalists will receive NAILPRO Cup medallions.