K-Nail 아이덴티티를 확대하는 “네일엑스포 / 코리아에 여러분을 초대합니다.”
Competition General Rules
▣ Registration Free
*The registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
▣ Eligibility Condition for Competition Entry
*International : For all professionals or competitors that have won 1st,2nd or 3th in any international nail competition professional division.
*Professional : For all Professionals or competitors have competed but never won 1st,2nd or 3th in any international nail competition.
*Junior : For all students or nail artists who have never compete before and have competed but never won.
*Competitors can challenge higher division, but not lower division.
▣ Translate
*A competitor who does not understand the language of the organize country or english should be accompanied by an interpreter at their own convenience.
*Competitors and models must fully understand and follow all the rules. Failure to comply may result in a disqualification.
*During the competition, only the competitors and models can enter the competition venue. If allowed by the organizer, you can enter the competition venue.
▣ Competition Organizing Committee
*The Competition organizing committee may refuse to registrate.
*All photos and videos taken by officials and employees of the Organizing Committee are owned by the Organizing Committee.
▣ Arrangements
*Competitors must supply all necessary products, supplies and equipment including UV lamps, transformers, extension cords and table lamp etc.
*After the competition start, competitors can not take out the products, tools and any materials.
*Competitors must bring the model, and it is the competitor's responsibility to obtain the model.
*All competitors must present their ID card st the reception desk and be given an entry card and a seat assignment.
▣ Pre-Judge
*The nail of the model are pre-judged to whether or not there is an foul action before the start of the competition.
*If judges judge that competitors have violated the rules, they may deduct 1 point or disqualify them.
▣ After the competition
*Once competition time ends, all competitors must not touch or talk to their model until judging finished.
*When the competition ends, all competitors must stop working, stand up and cannot clean table until all models are in line for judging.
*The organizer shall not be held responsible if the model fails to give the score after leaving the judging area before the judging is completely finished.
*Models can not wear any accessory on hands and neck.
*Models with tattoos or scars on their hand, wrists, forearms should cover them.
*If the work of the model hand is damaged or removed before the judging is over, the disadvantage is the responsibility of the competitors.
*If the model goes to a lower division and is judged, the score is invalid.
▣ Judge
*If there is a dispute or a score is tied, the Organizing Committee shall decide.
Nail Care (both hands) 50min
(right hand:red gel full coat, left hand:white polish french)
▣ Contest Rules
① The natural nails of two hands must be polished with red cream polish and the shape must be square(or square off) prior Entering the competition for pre-judging.
② The cuticle condition of the model should be one week ago.
③ Model nails should be in natural nail(up to 2fingers can be repaired).
④ No enhancement products may be present at the competitor's workstation.
⑤ After the competition commences, the competitor must change the shape from square to round, square round.
⑥ Nails must have at least 2 coats of polish.
⑦ Left hand must be polished French-style with nude-pink(or nude-beige) and white polish combination of the competitors choice.
Glitter, shimmers or pearl polish are not permitted.
⑧ Right hand must be finished with red Gel polish full coat(finish with top gel)
⑨ Only gel polish in a bottle(container gel,design gel are not allow)are allowed to use.
⑩ You must use a regular manicure and dry manicure
⑪ Do not have to massage.
⑫ Drill machine are not allow
▣ Judging Categories
① Pre Manicure Condition(cuticle,shape)
② Cuticle Work
③ Length / Shape
④ Surface Condition
⑤ Clean under nails
⑥ Overall Impression
⑦ Finished Work
⑧ Gel Polish Application(Red)
⑨ Polish Application (French-Style)
⑩ Product Control
Acrylic French Sculpture(One hand) 75min
▣ Contest Rules
① The Model’s natural Nails maybe prepared for product application before the competition commencement
(model's own nail free-edge length should be less than 1mm).
② Product may not be applied until the competition has commenced
(nail sculpture forms must be flat and uncut).
③ Cover pink, sheer pink, clear and white acrylic products may be used.
Color or glitter acrylic powders are not allowed.
④ The length should be longer than 1/2 and less than 1 of the nail bed
(Length is measured from center of the smile line to the free edge).
⑤ Five Fingers must be in French style, completely free Finish. Shape must be square.
⑥ Buffed to high shine.
⑦ Free edge should even, consistent and no thicker than thickness of the business card.
⑧ C-curves should be 30%~40% consistent from nail to nail
⑨ Electric file may be used.
⑩ Oil, acetone, under file, c-curve stick, tweezers ,buffing products may be used.
⑪ The smile line is the same for all five fingers(same on five fingers).
⑫ Water spray, finger bowl, towel and wet tissue may be used.
⑬ Extend the model's one hand(five finger) by using form, liquid and acrylic powder.
▣ Judging Categories
① C-curve
② Product Control
③ High Point
④ Buff and Shine
⑤ Length
⑥ Shape
⑦ Cuticle Line (Cuticle Area)
⑧ Smile Line
⑨ A Balance of Convex and Concave
⑩ Free Edge(thickness)
⑪ Overall Impression (Finish work)
⑫ Side Wall and Side Straight (Lateral Structure)
Gel French Sculpture (One hand) 75min
▣ Contest Rules
① The Model’s natural Nails maybe prepared for product application before the competition commencement(model's own nail free-edge length should be less than 1mm).
② Product may not be applied until the competition has commenced(nail sculpture forms must be flat and uncut).
③ Clear, white and pink Gel products may be used.
④ The length should be longer than 1/2 and less than 1 of the nail bed(Length is measured from center of the smile line to the free edge).
⑤ Five Fingers must be in French style, completely free Finish. Shape must be square.
⑥ Can not finish with on shine buffer.
⑦ Finish with a top gel.
⑧ Free edge should even, consistent and no thicker than thickness of the business card.
⑨ Electric file may be used.
⑩ You are not allowed to apply a layer of clear gel underneath the white sculpting gel.
⑪ C-curves should be 30%~40% consistent from nail to nail.
⑫ Oil, acetone, under file, c curve stick, tweezers, buffing products may be used.
⑬ The smile line is the same for all five fingers(same on five fingers).
⑭ Water spray, finger bowl, towel and wet tissue may be used.
⑮ Extend the model's one hand(five finger) by using form, cured gel.
▣ Judging Catergories
① C-curve
② Product Control
③ High Point
④ Shine
⑤ Length
⑥ Shape
⑦ Cuticle Line
⑧ Smile Line
⑨ A Balance of Convex and Concave
⑩ Free Edge(thickness)
⑪ Overall Impression (Finish work)
⑫ Side Wall and Side Straight (Lateral Structure)
Gel One Tone Sculpture (One hand)75min
– Only Junior
▣ Contest Rules
① The Model’s natural Nails maybe prepared for product application before the competition commencement
(model's own nail free-edge length should be less than 1mm).
② Product may not be applied until the competition has commenced
(nail sculpture forms must be flat and uncut).
③ Clear, white and pink Gel products may be used.
④ The length should be longer than 1/2 and less than 1 of the nail bed
(Length is measured from center of the yellow line to the free edge).
⑤ Five Fingers must be in French style, completely free Finish. Shape must be square.
⑥ Can not finish with on shine buffer.
⑦ Finish with a top gel.
⑧ Free edge should even, consistent and no thicker than thickness of the business card.
⑨ C-curves should be consistent from nail to nail and should be 30%~40% of the circle.
⑩ Oil, acetone, under file, c curve stick, tweezers ,buffing products may be used.
⑪ The Clear(One tone) is the same for all five fingers(same on five fingers).
⑫ Water spray, finger bowl, towel and wet tissue may be used.
⑬ Extend the model's one hand(five finger) by using form, GEL.
▣ Judging Categories
① C-curve
② Product Control
③ High Point
④ Shine
⑤ Length
⑥ Shape
⑦ Cuticle Line
⑧ Clear(Bubble)
⑨ A Balance of Convex and Concave
⑩ Free Edge(thinness)
⑪ Overall Impression
⑫ Side Wall and Side Straight
⑬ Finishing Condition (Surface)
Art Tip Box (Gel Hand Painted)
*Any In box Art Work Presented before in any competitions will be disqualified, no matter won or not before.
▣ Contest Rules
① Theme is free.
② There is no decoration on the tip box background.
③ Tip box background is white paper (W:14.5cm, L:10.5cm, H:2.5cm).
④ Tip wide should be less than 2cm.
⑤ Shape are available in square, round and oval.
⑥ There are five nail tips in one-set, and the tips are of different sizes(can not use the same size).
⑦ You can not create a tip yourself(Only nail tips sold can be used).
⑧ Competitors must submit a written paper to describe how the design was made and what products were used in Korean and English(W:14cm, L:10cm).
⑨ Tip length is no longer than 9cm, side is no wider than 2cm.
⑩ Each nail tip are not connected with each other, must be remain individual.
⑪ Design using gel only
⑫ The art box is prepared by participants(Art tip box is not provided by the Organizer)
▣ Judging Categories
① Originality (Creativity)
② Color
③ Attractiveness
④ Combination
⑤ Complexity
⑥ Workmanship
⑦ Design Clarity
⑧ Difficult
⑨ Detail
⑩ Overall Impression
Art Tip Box (Flat Nail Art/Acrylic Hand Painted)
*Any In box Art Work Presented before in any competitions will be disqualified, no matter won or not before.
▣ Contest Rules
① Theme is free.
② There is no decoration on the tip box background.
③ Tip box background is white paper(W:14.5cm, L:10.5cm, H:2.5cm).
④ Tip wide should be less than 2cm.
⑤ Shape are available in square, round and oval.
⑥ There are five nail tips in one-set, and the tips are of different sizes(can not use the same size).
⑦ You can not create a tip yourself(Only nail tips sold can be used).
⑧ Competitors must submit a written paper to describe how the design was made and what products were used in Korean and English ( W:14cm , L:10cm)
⑨ Tip length is no longer than 9cm, side is no wider than 2cm.
⑩ Each nail tip are not connected with each other, must be remain individual.
⑪ Design using Acrylic paints only.
⑫ The art box is prepared by participants(Art tip box is not provided by the Organizer)
▣ Judging Categories
① Originality (Creativity)
② Color
③ Attractiveness
④ Combination
⑤ Complexity
⑥ Workmanship
⑦ Design Clarity
⑧ Difficult
⑨ Detail
⑩ Overall Impression
Art Tip Box (Mix & Media Art)
*Any In box Art Work Presented before in any competitions will be disqualified, no matter won or not before.
▣ Contest Rules
① Theme is free.
② There is no decoration on the tip box background.
③ Tip box background is white paper(W:14.5cm, L:10.5cm, H:2.5cm).
④ Tip wide should be less than 2cm.
⑤ Shape are available in square, round and oval.
⑥ There are five nail tips in one-set, and the tips are of different sizes(can not use the same size).
⑦ You can not create a tip yourself(Only nail tips are allowed).
⑧ Competitors must submit a written paper to describe how the design was made and what products were used in Korean and English(W:14cm, L:10cm).
⑨ Tip length is no longer than 9cm, side is no wider than 2cm.
⑩ No higher than 0.5cm height from the nail surface, do not exceed 0.5cm each side fro the nail tip surface, tips must be remain individual.
⑪ Each nail tip are not connected with each other, must be remain individual.
⑫ You must use at least three of the nail art materials.
⑬ Can not use finished sculptures other than nail art materials.
⑭ The art box is prepared by participants(Art tip box is not provided by the Organizer)
▣ Judging Categories
① Originality (Creativity)
② Color
③ Attractiveness (Visual Interest)
④ Combination
⑤ Complexity
⑥ Workmanship
⑦ Design Clarity
⑧ Difficult
⑨ Detail
⑩ Overall Impression
One tone sculpture (one hand) 75min
▣ Contest Rules
① The Model’s natural Nails maybe prepared for product application before the competition commencement(model's own nail free-edge length should be less than 1mm).
② Product may not be applied until the competition has commenced(nail sculpture forms must be flat and uncut).
③ Clear, natular and pink acrylic powder, form, liquid products may be used.
④ The length should be longer than 1/2 and less than 1 of the nail bed(Length is measured from center of the yellow line to the free edge).
⑤ Five Fingers must be in French style, completely free Finish. Shape must be square.
⑥ Buffed to high shine
⑦ Free edge should even, consistent and no thicker than thickness of the business card.
⑧ C-curves should be consistent from nail to nail and should be 30%~40% of the circle.
⑨ Oil, acetone, under file, c curve stick, tweezers ,buffing products may be used.
⑩ Deep powder, top coat, acrylic sealer, miracle shine(liquid), ridge filler, clipper not allowed.
⑪ Water spray, finger bowl, towel and wet tissue may be used.
⑫ Extend the model's one hand(five finger) by using form, liquid and acrylic powder.
▣ Judging Catergories
① C-curve
② Product Control
③ High Point
④ Buff and Shine
⑤ Length
⑥ Shape
⑦ Cuticle Line
⑧ Clear(Bubble)
⑨ A Balance of Convex and Concave
⑩ Free Edge(thinness)
⑪ Overall Impression
⑫ Side Wall and Side Straight
⑬ Finishing Condition (Surface)
Gel One tone sculpture (one hand) 75min
▣ Contest Rules
① The Model’s natural Nails maybe prepared for product application before the competition commencement(model's own nail free-edge length should be less than 1mm).
② Product may not be applied until the competition has commenced(nail sculpture forms must be flat and uncut).
③ Clear, white and pink Gel products may be used.
④ The length should be longer than 1/2 and less than 1 of the nail bed(Length is measured from center of the yellow line to the free edge).
⑤ Five Fingers must be in French style, completely free Finish. Shape must be square.
⑥ Can not finish with on shine buffer.
⑦ Finish with a top gel.
⑧ Free edge should even, consistent and no thicker than thickness of the business card.
⑨ C-curves should be consistent from nail to nail and should be 30%~40% of the circle.
⑩ Oil, acetone, under file, c curve stick, tweezers ,buffing products may be used.
⑪ The Clear(One tone) is the same for all five fingers(same on five fingers).
⑫ Water spray, finger bowl, towel and wet tissue may be used.
⑬ Extend the model's one hand(five finger) by using form, GEL.
▣ Judging Categories
① C-curve
② Product Control
③ High Point
④ Shine
⑤ Length
⑥ Shape
⑦ Cuticle Line
⑧ Clear(Bubble)
⑨ A Balance of Convex and Concave
⑩ Free Edge(thinness)
⑪ Overall Impression
⑫ Side Wall and Side Straight
⑬ Finishing Condition (Surface)
Silk Extension (one hand) 75min
▣ Contest Rules
① The Model’s natural Nails maybe prepared for product application before the competition commencement(model's own nail free-edge length should be less than 1mm).
② Product may not be applied until the competition has commenced(silk uncut).
③ Silk, Filler powder, Gule, Gel brush gule products may be used.
④ The length should be longer than 1/2 and less than 1 of the nail bed(Length is measured from center of the yellow line to the free edge).
⑤ Five Fingers must be in French style, completely free Finish. Shape must be square.
⑥ Buffed to high shine
⑦ Free edge should even, consistent and no thicker than thickness of the business card.
⑧ C-curves should be consistent from nail to nail and should be 30%~40% of the circle.
⑨ Oil, acetone, under file, c curve stick, tweezers ,buffing products may be used.
⑩ Deep powder, top coat, acrylic sealer, miracle shine(liquid), ridge filler, clipper not allowed.
⑪ Water spray, finger bowl, towel and wet tissue may be used.
⑫ Extend the model's one hand(five finger) by using silk and filler powder.
▣ Judging Categories
① C-curve
② Product Control
③ High Point
④ Buff and Shine
⑤ Length
⑥ Shape
⑦ Cuticle Line
⑧ Clear(Bubble)
⑨ A Balance of Convex and Concave
⑩ Free Edge(thinness)
⑪ Overall Impression
⑫ Side Wall and Side Straight
⑬ Finishing Condition (Surface)
Salon Hand & Pedi Art(Art Tip Box)
*Any In box Art Work Presented before in any competitions will be disqualified, no matter won or not before.
▣ Contest Rules
① Theme is free.
② Must be attached to the box provided by the Organizer.
③ There is no decoration on the tip box background.
④ Tip box background is white paper(W:14.5cm, L:10.5cm, H:2cm).
⑤ Tip wide should be less than 2cm.
⑥ Shapes are available in square, round and oval.
⑦ There are five nail tips in one-set, and the tips are of different sizes(can not use the same size).
⑧ You can not create a tip yourself(Only nail tips sold can be used).
⑨ The tip box will be sent to you by the academy or by personal mail when you entry the competition.
⑩ Competitors must submit a written paper to describe how the design was made and what products were used in Korean and English(W:14cm, L:10cm).
▣ Contest Rules (Salon Hand & Pedi Art)
① Pedi Tip length is not more than 3cm
② Tip and tip should not be stuck together.
③ Design that nail bases are not connected to each other.
④ Hand 5 tip, Pedi 5 tip.
⑤ Only nail product used completed sculputre not allowed
⑥ 10tip is one set, 5ea tip like a real nails and pedi tip too must be of different size(can not the same size)
▣ Judging Categories
① Originality
② Color
③ Attractiveness
④ Combination
⑤ Popularity
⑥ Workmanship
⑦ Design Clarity
⑧ Difficult
⑨ Detail
⑩ Overall Impression