Rules Soak Off manicure
The total time of the race is 45 minutes.
- The competition takes place only on natural nails, they will not be allowed the models with artificial nails.
- It is allowed to do the manicure to the model exclusively during the race and the last manicure must go back to the week before the race. Penalty: deduction of 10 points.
- It is allowed only the use of semi-permanent polish.
- It is allowed the use of oil for cuticles.
- They must be respected the normal rules of hygiene.
- The products used during the race must be professional and with the original label. Products with handwritten labels are not allowed.
- Participants can prepare the workstation exclusively before the race. Do not open the kit before the race started.
- On one hand goes applied the glaze semi permanent red, while on the other hand the french white.
- The Finish must be applied.
Soak-Off Gel Application Judging Criteria “NAIL CUP”
Judgement 1
Smile Lines – 5 Points
- the smile lines are crisp and reach completely up into each corner (definition between pink and white)
- the smile lines are symmetrical and cosistent (even points and equal curvature)
- absence of all shadows
Shape – 5 points
- the shape is consistent finger to finger
- the shape is proportinate to the hand
Red Soak Off Gel Polish Application – 10 Points
- the soak off gel polish completely covers the entire nail (close to the cuticle and covers all edges)
- the application is smooth, even and clean
- the soak off gel polish is evenly spaced around the cuticles
- the hairline tip is covered with soak off gel polish
Finish Work – 10 Points
- the edges of the nails are smooth and finished
- the nails are thoroughly clean (absence of dust)
Judgement 2
Cuticle Area – 10 points
- the product is close to but not touching the cuticles
- the model’s skin at the cuticle area is in excellent condition (free from abrasions and product)
Surface Smoothness – 10 points
- the entire surface of the finished nail is smooth and very shiny
- nails are free from dull areas
- there are no dips, bumps or high spots on the suface
Pink and White Soak Off Gel Polish Application – 10 points
- the white soak off gel polish completely covers the free edge of the nails, including the hairline tip
- the white soak off gel polish is solid and completely free from all shadows
- the pink soak off gel polish is even in shape and spacing around the cuticles
- the application is smooth, even and clean
Product Control – 10 points
- the soak off gel polish is free of pooling at cuticles and lateral folds
- the soak off gel polish is applied thin and evenly free of wrinkles and streaking
Judgement 3
Length – 5 points
- the length, measured from cuticle to the free edge is consistent between matching nails (pinkie to pinkie, etc.) and in proportion to each other
- the length appears balanced on the models hands
Lateral View & Surface Structure – 10 points
- gel soak off polish application at sidewall and surface is even and straight
- sidewalls of natural nails are consistently shaped
- the top surfaces of application is smooth and perfectly contoured
- the bottom surfaces of application are smooth and perfectly contoured
Underside of Nails – 5 Points
- the underside of the nails are clean and free from all soak off gel polish
- the underside of each hand should look the same
Overall Impression – 10 Points
- the soak off gel polish complements the model’s hands
- the soak off gel polish complete application is complete and needs no improvement
Scoring Guide 2 Hands | Scoring Guide 1 Hand | |
10 = Flawless | 5 = Average | 5 = Flawless |
9 = Almost Flawless | 4 = Below Average | 4 = Very Good |
8 = Very Good | 3 = Poor | 3 = Average |
7 = Good | 2 = Very Poor | 2 = Below Average |
6 = Above Average | 1 = Unacceptable | 1 = Very Poor |