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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

3D NAIL ART 1. A 3-D Nail Art entry must consist of a set of 10 individual manufacturer tips. They may not be constructed by a lay person. They must be from a manufacturer box. The length must be no longer than 2” in length and no wider than 3/4” if they were flattened out. Tips must be graduated in size. Finished tips must be wearable meaning individual and able to be mounted to a base. 2. The design must not extend more than 1″ (inch) in height, 1″(inch) in width and no longer than the length of the tip.Tips must remain individual and not be secured to one another my any medium. Design may encompass all 10 tips as a picture, but tips must remain individual. 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 or adornments may be used, but must NOT exceed 25% of the overall design. 5. Top coat, UV gel sealant or glitter polish may be used. 6. NO Copyrighted art is allowed at any time. Penalties will be given at judges’ discretion and possible disqualification may be incurred. 7. 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 overall score. DO NOT INCLUDE YOUR NAME. 8. On-Site – Display: Ten tips must be SECURLY fastened to a plain (one color no texture no mirror), flat surface for 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. 9. 3-D Nail Art will be judged in the following categories: originality, visual interest, color, presentation, balance, design, dimension, overall impression, complexity, workmanship, tip length and theme. 10. Any 3-D 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 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 exceeds expectation of originality 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 The colors represent the theme Presentation – 5 Points -This entry is presented within the 3-D rules - This entry is presented as if it is 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 – 5 Points Various elements of the design are well-balanced, neither too sparse or 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 dimension is obvious and within the guidelines 3-D rules The dimension enhances the theme and is balanced The dimension may not protrude more than 1″ in height from the tip surface Overall Impression – 10 Points This design makes an excellent overall impression This design is complete and needs no improvement This entry is within all rules and guidelines Judge 3 Complexity – 10 Points The design is challenging, demanding skill and effort The design involves multiple techniques The complexity relates to the theme Workmanship – 10 Points The overall quality of the work demonstrates outstanding artistic skills The workmanship is neat, clean and precise The theme is well represented Tip Length – 5 Points The tips are graduated in length and size The length of tips must be no linger than 2″ The width may be no wider than 3/4″ if they were flattened out Theme – 10 Points The theme is obvious and completely developed The theme is continued on all 10 nails The design enhances the theme

HAND PAINTED NAIL ART (IN BOX) ​ 1. Hand Painted Nail Art entry must consist of a set of 10 individual manufacturer tips. The length must be no longer than 2” in length and no wider than 3/4” if they were flattened out. Tips must be graduated in size. 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. 2. 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. 3. All work must be done only by hand painting with gel paints - GPHPNA or acrylic paints - APHPNA , according to the current program of the competition. Absolutely NO airbrushing. Stamping of any type is not allowed. 4. The surface of the tips must be flush; NO raised surfaces. 5. Top coat or UV gel sealant may be used but must NOT contain any glitter. 6. NO Copyrighted art is allowed at any time. Penalties will be given at judges’ discretion and possible disqualification may be incurred. 7. 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. 8. Hand Painted Nail Art will be judged in the following categories: originality, visual interest, color, presentation, balance, design, detail, overall impression, complexity, workmanship, tip length and theme. 9. Hand Painted 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 reserves the right to disqualify any design it considers to be 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) Тhe design is unique (different from other designs we have seen in the past and is different from other entries) Тhe design original and outstanding 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 The colors are in keeping with the theme Presentation – 5 Points This entry is presented within the Gel Paint Hand Painted Nail Art Rule Guidelines This entry is presented as if it is 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 – 5 Points Various elements of the design are well-balanced, neither too sparse or too busy The sum of the design is in harmony with the parts of the whole design The design is balanced across all nails Design – 10 Points The design enhances the theme The design is well thought out The design is complete and no improvement is needed Detail – 10 Points The detail is clean and precise The detail enhances the design The design has adequate detail Overall Impression – 10 Points The design makes an excellent overall impression The design is complete and no improvement is needed The theme is easy to follow as a complete picture All rules were followed including usage of ONLY GEL Paint JUDGE 3 Complexity – 10 Points The design is challenging, demanding skill and effort The design involves multiple techniques The complexity of the design is clear Workmanship – 10 Points The overall quality of the work demonstrates outstanding artistic skills The workmanship is neat, clean and precise The workmanship is equally balanced across all nail Tip Length – 5 Points The tips are graduated in length or size and are separate and individual The tip length is no longer than 2″ The tip width is no wider than 3/4 of an inch if flattened out Theme – 10 Points The theme is obvious and completely developed The theme is continued on all 10 nails The theme is complete and no improvement is needed

SALON SUCCESS 1. Competitors will have 1 ½ hours to complete a set of salon-style nail extensions using cover or clear pink on nail plate and white as the free edge. You must use either flat, paper or metal forms or tips. It is forbidden to strengthen the forms with additional metal plates. 1b. Salon Style— the standard of perfection for the Salon Success competition; a set of nail enhancements that have: •A more durable, wearable look •A shape that ranges from extreme square to extreme oval (stiletto) •A 2 to 1 ratio of nail bed (pink) to free edge (white) visually, measured from the center of the smile line; •Product thinly applied near the cuticle area, reinforced at the stress area, and tapered through the free edge so it is approximately equal to the thinness of a credit card. 2. White tips are NOT allowed (clear or natural tips only). 3. Competitors must use professional products in one technology. Enhancement products containing glitter are NOT allowed. 4. Embellishment(s) may NOT be used. 5. The model’s natural nails may be prepared for product application before the competition starts, but product may NOT be applied until the competition starts. No colored or clear 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 after tips and or forms are applied to natural nails. 8. No products, such as inverted tips or any “cookie-cutter” products may be used to form or assist in making a smile line. White gel paint or white gel polish is not allowed. 9. Electric files may be used. 10. 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. 11. The nail enhancements on one hand (competitor’s choice) must be polished with RED cream polish or if using gel, a gel polish may be used. Gel contestants may use RED polish. Base coat, ridge filler and topcoat are allowed. 12. The nail enhancements on the unpolished hand must be Salon-Style (Pink and White ONLY), finished to a high shine for acrylic technology. A gel sealant may be used for gel technology. 13. The underside of both hands must look the same. 14. Salon Success 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 The smile lines are crisp (definition between PINK and WHITE) The smile lines are symmetrical and consistent (even points and equal curvature) The smile lines have no shadows “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 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 cuticle area is as shiny as the rest of the nail Shape – 10 Points The shape is symmetrical and consistent individually The shape is symmetrical and consistent together as a set The shape works on the models hands JUDGE 2 Product Control – 10 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 (absence 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 hand the length looks balanced to the models hand and nail beds 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 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 absence of dust Overall Impression – 10 Points The nails complement the model’s hands The thinness is suitable for salon-style nail enhancements

FRENCH TWIST - FT 1. Competitors will have 2.5 hours for two hands to complete a full set (unless otherwise noted) or 1 hour and 30 minutes for competing on one hand (unless otherwise noted) of competition-style nail enhancements that reflect an original and artistic interpretation of the traditional French Style Pink and White. Only flat paper forms or tips may be used. It is forbidden to strengthen the forms with additional metal plates. Always check the daily schedule for exact parameters. 2. Competitors may use any combination of light pink, clear and white enhancement products (liquid-and-powder acrylic or light-cured gel, wraps and resin, etc.) staying within the traditional French Manicure range of colors. NO other colored enhancement products are allowed except the glitters listed – silver, gold, white opalescent and pale pink opalescent are allowed. NO purple, No Red, No Brown and so on. 3. No stamping. hand painting or chrome of any sort allowed. 4. Only embellishments listed in rule #2 are allowed. 5. The model’s natural nails may be prepared for product application before the competition starts, but product may NOT be applied until the competition starts. 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. 8. All enhancement products must be applied after tips and forms are applied to the natural nail. No plastic type molds of any kind may be used to form the sculptured nail. 9. The surface of the nail enhancements must be flush; NO raised surfaces. 10. All files and buffers must be clean and unused; electric files, buffers 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 for excess oil. 12. The nail enhancements on both hands must be finished to a high shine by buffing (for acrylic), applying top coat or using a gel sealant (for gel). Polish, gel polish, gel paint and glitter polish are NOT ALLOWED. 13. French Twist will be judged in the following categories: lateral structure, “C” curves, originality, cuticle area, surface structure, product control, complexity, design and balance, length, shape, finish work, and overall impression. 14. Any French Twist 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. Judging criteria ​ JUDGE 1 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 or stiletto begins is consistent The arches of the nail enhancements are consistently placed “C” curves – 5 Points The curvature of the nail enhancements are 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 of stiletto in shape, consideration will be given for the apparent lack of curvature at the distal edge Originality – 10 Points The design is innovative (new and original) The design is unique (different from other designs we have seen in the past and other entries) The design exceeds expectation of originality 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 model’s cuticles and underside of nails are not flooded with excess oil JUDGE 2 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 hand Product Control – 10 Points The product is completely free of air bubbles and pits The color of the product is consistent Complexity – 10 Points The design is challenging, demanding skill and effort The design involves multiple techniques Design and Balance – 10 Points The design enhances the nails are the colors and products used within the ranges specified The design is well executed various elements of The design are well-balanced, neither too sparse or too busy JUDGE 3 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 Shape – 10 Points The shape is symmetrical and consistent individually The shape is symmetrical and consistent together as a set The shape compliments the model’s hands Finish Work – 5 Points The surfaces 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 design in complete and no improvement is needed The thinness is suitable for competition-style nail enhancements (the thinness of a business card, approximately .01 to .03 inches, is ideal) No jewelry present on the model’s hands or wrists All competition rules were followed

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!

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

EXTREME STILETTO DESIGN - ESD ​ 1. Competitors will have 2 hours (unless otherwise noted – check daily schedule for time) to complete one hand of stiletto-style nail enhancements and colored acrylic or gel products in one technology in original and artistic ways. Tips and adhesive are NOT allowed. 2. The nails must be a minimum of 2” in length of nail. This measurement is from the lowest point of the cuticle to the end of the free edge. Any nails shorter will receive a 10 point deduction of overall score. 3. Cover pink may be used 4. No acrylic paint, gel paint, gel polish or nail polish of any sort may be used. Hand painting is not allowed on top of the nail to enhance the design. If you can build a nail with the product you may use it for creating the design. Absolutely NO Stamping! 5. Glitter powder of any type, shape or color may be used (any size) but must not be included in more than 10% of the design. Crystal dust (pixie type) like products are allowed. 6. The design must not cover more than 10 % of the nail bed. This is to allow the nail bed to show through. 7. If NO Theme – Just follow the rules! 8. Embellishments may be used. The surface of the nail enhancements must be flush — NO raised surfaces 9. C curves range between 40% and 50%. The thinness of a salon style nail, approximately .03 to .05 inches, is ideal. Credit card thickness for example. 10. Electric files may be used. All files and buffers must be clean and unused. 11. Moisturizing products such as oil and soap may be used. 12. Any stencils, markers and other possible tools that can NOT be used to draw. To use an electric file to cut a design is NOT allowed. The design must be done only by hand, with a brush. 13. All nail enhancements must be finished to a high shine by buffing, applying top coat or using a UV gel sealant. No other polish, including glitter polish, is allowed. 14. Extreme Stiletto with Design Competition Nails will be judged in the following categories: lateral structure & shape, finish work, theme, design, surface structure & “C” curves, product control & cuticle area, complexity of design, detail, length, color, balance of design & overall impression. 15. Any Extreme Stiletto with Design Competition Nails that win, 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 Lateral Structure & Shape – 10 Points The nail enhancements align perfectly with the sides of the natural nails The arch of the nail enhancements is consistently placed The shape is symmetrical and consistent individually and as a set Finish Work – 10 Points The entire surface of the nail enhancement is smooth The entire surface of all nails are very shiny (absence of scratches) The edges of the nails are smooth and finished the nails are thoroughly clean (absence of dust) Theme – 5 Points The design is executed well the overall entry is complete and needs no improvement The theme was followed on all 10 nails; Failure to do will result in a 20pt deduction Design – 10 Points The design is complete and no improvement is needed The design involves multiple techniques The design has kept within the color range of the theme JUDGE 2 Surface Structure & “C” curves – 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 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 Product Control & Cuticle Area – 10 Points The product is completely free of air bubbles and pits All products are completely controlled and the color of the product is consistent The model’s skin is free from all products 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 of Design – 5 Points The design is challenging, demanding skill and effort The design involves multiple techniques The complexity of design is apparent Detail – 5 Points The detail of design is clean and precise The design has adequate detail the detail enhances the design 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 required length has been followed and was measured to comply Color – 10 Points The colors enhance the design the colors complement each other The colors are well thought out and placed Balance of Design – 10 Points The design is completely thought out The design complements The color various elements of The design are well-balanced, neither too sparse or too busy 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 overall entry is complete and needs no improvement All competition rules were followed

SCULPTURED NAILS 1. Competitors will have 2 ½ hours to complete a set of sculptured (unless otherwise noted), competition-style nail enhancements using flat, paper or metal forms only. It is forbidden to strengthen the forms with additional metal plates.Tips and adhesive are NOT allowed. Competition-style — The ultimate standard of perfection for all nail enhancements; a set of nail enhancements that have: •A sleeker, more dramatic look •A shape that ranges from extreme square to extreme oval (stiletto) •A 1 to 1 ratio of nail bed (pink) to free edge (white), measured from the center of the smile line •Product thinly applied near the cuticle area, reinforced at the stress area, and tapered to the free edge so it is equal to approximately the thinness of a business card (.01-.03 inches) •Consistent “C” curves between 40% and 50% (144° and 180° arc) 2. Competitors must use liquid and acrylic powder or gel. Mixing technologies is NOT allowed. When it is stated in the category that two technologies compete together, all works, regardless of the technology used, must complete their work to the brilliance of polishing. Check the daily schedule with what technology the category will be held! 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. Embellishments may NOT be used. 5. The model’s natural nails may be prepared for product application before the competition, but product may NOT be applied until the competition starts. 6. 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 and white gel polish are not allowed. 7. No plastic type molds of any kind may be used to form the sculptured nail. 8. Moons must be added at the base of the nail, and must be sculpted on the unpolished hand. At the discretion of the competitor, moons may be added to the polished hand. 9. All files and buffers must be clean and unused and free from additives including oil; electric files and buffing products may not be used. You may NOT use any file to refine the smile lines. 10. 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. 11. The nail enhancements on the one hand (competitor’s choice) must be polished with red cream polish, or if sculpting with gels a red gel color may be used. Base coat, ridge filler and top coat are NOT allowed. If a one-handed competition, 2 nails must be polished. 12. The nail enhancements on the unpolished hand 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. 13. The underside of all nails must look the same. 14. 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. 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