9th & 10th September 2006
THE NAIL AWARDS 2006
COMPETITION RULES
PLEASE READ ALL RULES CAREFULLY AS THERE ARE SOME NOTABLE CHANGES IN THE COMPETITION RULES
1 All competitors must supply their own model. Only one model per competitor per class is allowed. Models must remove all jewellery and cover any identifying marks. Sleeves must be rolled up above the elbow.
2 Competitors must supply all product clearly labelled in original containers which comply with the relevant labelling laws. Competitors must also supply the necessary equipment to complete the class in which they have entered, e.g. lights, towels, hand-cleansing equipment, etc. Power Boards will be supplied directly to each table. Drinking water will be supplied. No smoking, eating or drinking will be allowed in the competition area except for water, which will be supplied.
3 Observance of OH&S will be a consideration in the judging.
4 Competitors and models must be present in the competition area at least 30 minutes before the commencement time of the class.
5 No competitor or model is to leave the competition area until instructed to do so by the Head Judge or Floor Manager. If you need assistance, raise your hand and an official will come and assist you.
6 You must have all the items you need for the competition with you at the commencement of the competition time. No items can be passed to you and nothing can be removed from your bag after competition commences. All bags are to be removed from the competition area.
7 All time limits will be strictly adhered to competitors not present when competition commences will not be admitted to the floor. Penalties will result if any competitor continues to touch their model after time has been called.
8 In the event of less than 5 competitors in any one category, that category may be combined with another in the same class, cancelled or held with a reduced number, in which case first place only will apply.
9 The decision of the judges is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Protests can be made immediately following a class, but must be within five (5) minutes of completion, and must be in writing to the floor manager. Judging will cover all 10 nails. Incomplete nails will be assessed on a pro-rata basis.
10 Electric files may be used if desired in the Backfill class only.
11 Definition of class categories:
Open qualified technicians with no limitations
Restricted technicians qualified less than 18 months
12 Score sheets may not be available on the day however a score summary will be posted at the end of the day.
13 Time limit as outlined on the entry form and will be strictly adhered to.
TECHNICAL CRITERIA
1 All nails should be consistent in length and shape from finger to finger and hand to hand. The length and shape of the free edge should compliment the shape of the hand and the nail bed.
2 Judging will cover all ten nails with one hand to be painted in red crème polish, which will be supplied. All nails must be constructed from any one medium. A floor judge will be present to ensure that the painted hands comply before they are painted.
3 No pre-tailoring of tips is allowed. Tip trays will be inspected prior to competition start time.
4 Acetone, tip blenders, nail polish remover, corrector pens will be allowed.
Gel Top coats will be permitted in the Gel category only where they form part of the gel process. Topcoats cannot be used with any other medium.
5 Hygiene procedures must be observed in accordance with industry regulations. A sanitising agent must be used and correct preparation procedures must be completed on all technical classes. Sanitisable implements must be placed in a container clearly labelled for sanitation and all non-sanitisable items must be discarded in the rubbish bag. Points will be awarded for hygiene and desk presentation.
6 Pre-assessment: Nails entered in the Backfill class only will be pre-assessed and allocated a score for degree of difficulty. The harder the nails will be to perfect the higher the degree of difficulty score will be.
7 Comments on cuts and nicks will be recorded for the benefit of the screen judge only. It is the responsibility of the competitor to ensure that they bring a suitable model free of cuts and infection.
8 Judging criteria for nails: Free edge, side view arch, side wall alignment, barrel contour, cuticle blending, soft tissue damage, surface imperfections, colour distinction, underside appearance, overall appearance & shaping, polish application.
9 Judging criteria for competitor: professionalism, hygiene, OH&S, overall appearance, equipment and presentation.
SATURDAY
9:00am Registration 45min
10.00am Sculptures one hand only 45min
Any medium, acrylic, gel, etc
12.00pm Tips & Overlay - one hand only 45 min
Any medium, acrylic, gel etc
2.00pm Combination Judging 30min
Judging of both hands together
to determine the best set of 10 nails
2.30pm Speed Class 45min
Open (qualified more than 18 months)
Use of any style or medium
4.30pm Presentation
SUNDAY
10.00am Backfill Competition
60 mins
12:00pm Speed Class Restricted 45mins
(qualified less than 18 months)
2:00pm Flat Nail Art 60mins
Both hands
4.30pm Presentation
THE NAIL AWARDS 2006
COMPETITION RULES
PLEASE READ ALL RULES CAREFULLY AS THERE ARE SOME NOTABLE CHANGES IN THE COMPETITION RULES
1 All competitors must supply their own model. Only one model per competitor per class is allowed. Models must remove all jewellery and cover any identifying marks. Sleeves must be rolled up above the elbow.
2 Competitors must supply all product clearly labelled in original containers which comply with the relevant labelling laws. Competitors must also supply the necessary equipment to complete the class in which they have entered, e.g. lights, towels, hand-cleansing equipment, etc. Power Boards will be supplied directly to each table. Drinking water will be supplied. No smoking, eating or drinking will be allowed in the competition area except for water, which will be supplied.
3 Observance of OH&S will be a consideration in the judging.
4 Competitors and models must be present in the competition area at least 30 minutes before the commencement time of the class.
5 No competitor or model is to leave the competition area until instructed to do so by the Head Judge or Floor Manager. If you need assistance, raise your hand and an official will come and assist you.
6 You must have all the items you need for the competition with you at the commencement of the competition time. No items can be passed to you and nothing can be removed from your bag after competition commences. All bags are to be removed from the competition area.
7 All time limits will be strictly adhered to competitors not present when competition commences will not be admitted to the floor. Penalties will result if any competitor continues to touch their model after time has been called.
8 In the event of less than 5 competitors in any one category, that category may be combined with another in the same class, cancelled or held with a reduced number, in which case first place only will apply.
9 The decision of the judges is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Protests can be made immediately following a class, but must be within five (5) minutes of completion, and must be in writing to the floor manager. Judging will cover all 10 nails. Incomplete nails will be assessed on a pro-rata basis.
10 Electric files may be used if desired in the Backfill class only.
11 Definition of class categories:
Open qualified technicians with no limitations
Restricted technicians qualified less than 18 months
12 Score sheets may not be available on the day however a score summary will be posted at the end of the day.
13 Time limit as outlined on the entry form and will be strictly adhered to.
TECHNICAL CRITERIA
1 All nails should be consistent in length and shape from finger to finger and hand to hand. The length and shape of the free edge should compliment the shape of the hand and the nail bed.
2 Judging will cover all ten nails with one hand to be painted in red crème polish, which will be supplied. All nails must be constructed from any one medium. A floor judge will be present to ensure that the painted hands comply before they are painted.
3 No pre-tailoring of tips is allowed. Tip trays will be inspected prior to competition start time.
4 Acetone, tip blenders, nail polish remover, corrector pens will be allowed.
Gel Top coats will be permitted in the Gel category only where they form part of the gel process. Topcoats cannot be used with any other medium.
5 Hygiene procedures must be observed in accordance with industry regulations. A sanitising agent must be used and correct preparation procedures must be completed on all technical classes. Sanitisable implements must be placed in a container clearly labelled for sanitation and all non-sanitisable items must be discarded in the rubbish bag. Points will be awarded for hygiene and desk presentation.
6 Pre-assessment: Nails entered in the Backfill class only will be pre-assessed and allocated a score for degree of difficulty. The harder the nails will be to perfect the higher the degree of difficulty score will be.
7 Comments on cuts and nicks will be recorded for the benefit of the screen judge only. It is the responsibility of the competitor to ensure that they bring a suitable model free of cuts and infection.
8 Judging criteria for nails: Free edge, side view arch, side wall alignment, barrel contour, cuticle blending, soft tissue damage, surface imperfections, colour distinction, underside appearance, overall appearance & shaping, polish application.
9 Judging criteria for competitor: professionalism, hygiene, OH&S, overall appearance, equipment and presentation.
PROPOSED PROGRAMME
9:00am Registration 45min
10.00am Sculptures one hand only 45min
Any medium, acrylic, gel, etc
12.00pm Tips & Overlay - one hand only 45 min
Any medium, acrylic, gel etc
2.00pm Combination Judging 30min
Judging of both hands together
to determine the best set of 10 nails
2.30pm Speed Class 45min
Open (qualified more than 18 months)
Use of any style or medium
4.30pm Presentation
SUNDAY
10.00am Backfill Competition
60 mins
12:00pm Speed Class Restricted 45mins
(qualified less than 18 months)
2:00pm Flat Nail Art 60mins
Both hands
4.30pm Presentation
. doesnt this put people off entering?
