Excel Competitor s pack RULE STARTERS

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1 Nail MASTERS Excel Competitor s pack RULE Nail STARTERS

2 1) General Rules The following general rules apply to all categories. Please ensure that you read, understand and follow them. Visit for all of the category rules and regulations. Competitions will be on Sunday 26th February 2017 & Monday 27th February 2017 If you have any questions or problems regarding the registration process, getting entry passes, uploading photos access to the show or competition payments, please contact If you have any questions regarding these rules and regulations or competing, please contact the Competition Director, Denise Wright on +44(0) r Please note that additional rules apply for the following Competition Entry Forms All completed entry forms must be completed online by the deadline date. Thursday 23rd February 2017 Cut off for the photographic is 12pm on 15th February 2017 Photographic Voting starts 5pm on17th February 2017 It is the competitor s responsibility to enter them selves into the correct category. Please enter as early as possible as numbers are limited. Places are NOT therefore guaranteed for entries submitted after the deadline date or for those who enter on the day. Your competition entry confirmation will be sent via upon receipt of your cleared payment. Please bring with you on the day as if you do not have evidence of payment and not on our list we will recharge you. Entry acknowledges agreement to adhere to the rules and regulations. Maximum 1 entry in each photographic category. Each entry will be charged accordingly. Fees per category Nail Starters only Photographic Photographic category Once you have filled out your entry form send your photos via to dominyka@professionalbeauty.co.uk by 5pm on 15th February 2017 Please note this is an online competition and a step by step is not required. All pictures will be displayed at the competition for viewing. Judging is completed on line to see the detail and clarity of each picture. Photo Classic results will be on the Sunday and the Photographic Nail Art results will be on the Monday. Showcase Nail Art Please ensure that your name is written only ONCE on the reverse of the each showcase and each step by step. Your name is concealed prior to judging. Entries must be handed in no later than Sunday 26th February Please note that the results for Showcase is on the Monday 27 th February 2017 with all the Nail art categories and International Nail Art Masters. The reason for this is the collation of the results from the Nail art judges for the Masters award Monday. Showcases, step by steps and certificates will only be distributed after the Award Ceremony on Sunday 27th February 2017 They will NOT be kept or available thereafter and will NOT be sent back via the post to any competitor. Judges will be available for feedback after the Award Ceremony. Comments on judge s scores cannot be justified after the event.

3 Competitiors Time table Sunday 26th February 2017 MORNING Registration 8.30am Salon Nail Spa Manicure Nail Masters Heat Registration 10.00am Boxed Nail Art One Stroke boked Monday 27th February 2017 MORNING Registration 9.30am Nail Art Masters Heat Registration 10.30am Starters Manicure Online Photographic classic Photographic Nail Art AFTERNOON Registration pm Permanent Polish Pink & White competition style AFTERNOON Registration 12.30am Starters Permanent polish Registration times will vary depending on if you are entering a morning or afternoon category and will take place at the front of the competition area. Refer to the timetable above for registration times for the competitions you are entering. Competitors entering both morning and afternoon categories will be allowed to register for both in the morning but will need to collect the new competitor number from the registration desk between competitions. Competitor entry numbers/labels will be given to you on the day of the competition at the registration desk. You must be seated with your model in time for the briefing, which will be made 15 minutes before the scheduled competition start time. Once the briefing starts, you must not touch your models hands or you will be given a 10 point deduction. If you continue to touch them you will be disqualified. Your model will not be allowed to leave the competition area apart from a toilet beak in exceptional circumstances. Anyone arriving after the briefing has begun may not be permitted entry. Setup, Briefing, Models and Competition You must setup in plenty of time for the briefing. Before the briefing, all equipment/personal belongings must be stored neatly under the tables. Please note that once briefing starts competitors will NOT be able to retrieve any items from their bags/belongings and points may be deducted if this happens. All products/pump dispensers/bottles/jars etc. must be correctly labelled with the contents description e.g. Water Manufacturers labels are acceptable and must be in English. You do not need to label your small dappen dishes. Competitors must provide their own o Electric extension lead o Model o Lighting

4 o o o o o o o Towels Water Small metal bin with a lid and plastic liner Fully Completed client card Eye protection Mask Polish colour. A true cream pillar box red and all materials needed for competition. If warm water is required, competitors must supply their own, in a suitable container such as a flask. No smoking or eating is allowed during the competition or in the competition area. Soft drinks are permitted. Mobile phones, o Competitors will be disqualified for phones ringing/vibrating/answered during the competition, as this is a distraction to your fellow competitors. o You are allowed to use your mobile phone as a silent timer. Please ensure that you follow your individual rules for what products are allowed/not allowed in your category. The models natural nails can be pre prepared. Any products that are not allowed will be removed from your desk by the floor judge/organisers and you may incur a 10 point deduction or be disqualified. For the categories that are NOT ALLOWED to use cuticle oil, this also includes ANY oil-based products such as most cuticle removers, hand creams, oil sprays etc. Over use of cuticle oil in categories that are allowed usage may incur point deduction. Models must NOT wear any garments below the elbow. No tattoos on the hands arms or wrist. You need to cover them with make up. All jewellery below the elbow (with the exception of a wedding band) must be removed prior to judging. Models should also wear suitable clothing as they often get cold sitting still and comfortable shoes as they may also be required to stand for some time during judging. Please inform your model that judging can sometimes take up to 2 hours. If any competitor or model has a serious medical condition or serious special need, please inform the competition staff at the registration desk. (This includes pregnancy/diabetes) Competitors must be aware that floor judges will be observing working practices. Marks will be awarded for hygiene, tidiness and personal presentation. Floor judging rules apply to all categories (except Photographic and Showcase Nail Art). Many points are lost due to not fully completing the client card, prior to the start of the competition. Not having a metal bin with a lid with a plastic liner, no eye protection and not removing jewellery. Refer to the separate floor judging rules. At the end of the Competition At the conclusion of the competition, competitors MUST leave the competition area until the competition staff say that you are allowed back in. Please take both your own and your model s personal belongings with you, such as handbags, as the organisers are not held responsible for these items at any time. The competition staff will inform you when you are allowed to pack your kit away. (Normally during afternoon registration/once the models are lined up for judging) Note, this may be later in the day as it may disturb other competitors competing in the other categories. This rule MUST be adhered to as disruption to other competitors will not be allowed. Please consider your fellow competitors whilst they are working. All kits must be packed away and removed in time for the awards ceremony.

5 Judging Process, Score sheets and Awards Ceremony The judging process will be judged by Industry experts behind a screen. They will only see the models hands and number. The scores are electronically added by a separate set of judges. Your working practices will be observed by the floor judges and have the right to disqualify if cheating is observed or proved. The competition Directors decision is final on all matters. Models will be called up for their nails to be pre-judged before the main judging so that the judges can have a general look at the overall standard of the nails. Models must then queue to be formally judged - it is the model s responsibility to ensure they are judged a second time and must remain in the competition area until all the judging has finished. It is the model s responsibility to ensure that they are seen by all of the judges. If your model is in any doubt that their nails have been not fully judged, then please ask a member of the competition staff BEFORE leaving the judging area. Once your model has left the competition/judging area, they will NOT be allowed back in. There will be an Awards Ceremony at the end of each days competitions. All score sheets will be distributed after the awards ceremonies. Judges will be available for feedback so please have your model with you. Serious competitors gain valuable advice and feedback from the judges to improve their confidence and technique in both the working and competition environment. Score sheets updated at every competition and subject to changes Comments cannot be made on the score sheets without the model present and after the event is closed. Only feedback from the Judge that have marked your sheets is valid. Video footage and photographs may be taken by an official photographer and Professional Beauty reserve the right to use the work in their magazines/websites/promotional use. Professional Beauty reserve the right to amalgamate, at any time, any categories if the entrance level is 5 or below. We also reserve the right to withdraw any categories at any time prior to the competition. The organisers will contact you if this happens. If any category is withdrawn, then competitors will have the option of a refund of payment or the chance to move to a different category. Awards If you are a winner of any of the categories and are not there to pick up your trophy we are more than happy to send on your trophy to you at your own expense. Floor Judging - Rules Floor judging rules apply to EVERY category except Photographic and Showcase Nail Art. One point is given for each section below, with a possible total of 10 points available. These are an important part of your total points so it is essential to follow all of these rules. Many competitors lose points if they do not bring full eye protection, a previously completed client card on both sides with a consent signature and a metal bin with a lid and plastic liner. If you prefer not to be interrupted during the competition time, then please do ensure that these items are visible at all times for floor judging. Please note that face/dust masks must be present and in view for the judge to see Professional Uniform This should be as you would wear in the salon to a professional industry Standard. A professional tunic, jacket, dress, apron or tabard must be worn, it can be any colour. T-shirts can only be worn with industry/company logo. Recognised nail/beauty industry logos/your business name logos/badges are acceptable.

6 Men are allowed to wear a plain white shirt. Sensible skirt or trousers. No jeans or shorts. Sensible footwear (trainers are not classed as professional footwear) Jewellery You may have a wedding band and a watch only. (Watches are not permitted in manicure) No bracelets, necklaces or large loop earrings (stud or very small loops are acceptable). No facial piercings can be showing (please remove or cover). Hair Long hair must be tied back tidily. Fringes that fall below the eye level must be clipped back. No competitor s hair must hang down onto the nails, or fall forward onto competitors face. Eye Protection and Face Mask One pair of safety glasses/goggles must be visible on your desk throughout the competition but it is up to the individual competitor or model whether they wish to wear the eye protection. Standard glasses are not acceptable, as they have no side protection. A face mask must be present and visible to the Floor Judge but need not be worn Completed Client Card An professional client card should be visible on the desk and filled in with your model s personal details prior to the competition, including medical conditions and service/treatment details, and signature consenting to the treatment, before the briefing starts. Neat and tidy desk Keep files in pots/containers. Remove dust and debris as often as possible. Keep any lids on products when you have finished with them. The floor judge will be looking to see that you are working in a neat and tidy manner. Disinfection / Sanitation A wet solution, such as Barbicide correctly diluted, should be labelled and present on your desk. Sanitation for your files (such as sanitizer spray) and for you and your model s hands (such as a spray or gel). Disposal of waste A small metal bin with a lid and a plastic liner should be on or under your desk (even if it is a small table top container such as a coffee canister is used the lid must be on). Carrier bags, open top bins and plastic/wooden bins are not acceptable. Products labelled correctly All bottles, pots and containers should be labelled clearly and correctly. These should be the original manufacturer s container with a label of ingredients in English. This includes pump dispenser bottles for liquids such as nail varnish remover.

7 Please ensure that you do not have any products on your desk that are not allowed in your category as they will be removed by the floor judge and points deducted and you may be disqualified. For example: if cuticle oil or any oil based products such as some cuticle removers, including oil sprays and creams are not allowed in your category, then please do not bring them. Plain water sprays are allowed and will be tested by the floor judge. Tip Boxes and Sculpting Forms (if appropriate to your category) Tips must not be pre-blended/tailored prior to the competition or during set up and briefing. All tips must be inside a box (not laid out on your desk) on your table with no less than 50 tips in the box. Sculpting forms must not be pre prepped and on the paper roll or in a box and will be checked by the floor judg Pink and White Competition Style Rules (90 minutes) You will have one and a half hours (90 minutes) to complete 5 square competition nails on one hand. You can use Liquid and Powder, UV Gel, sculpting or tip and overlay. 1. The length is to be 1 to 1 ( the free edge the same length as the pink). 2. The Pink will be measured from the cuticle to the highest extended point and must measure 20mm 3. The white will be measured from the corner of the smile line to the free edge and must measrure 20mm. 4. Any type of standard sculpting forms may be used. 5. Sculpting forms must remain untouched on the paper roll or in a box before the competition and will be checked by the floor judge. 6. All tips must be inside a box (not laid out on your desk) on your table with no less than 50 tips in the box. Tips must not be pre-blended/tailored prior to the competition or during set up and briefing. This will be checked by the floor judges. No white tips may be used. If using tips they may be natural or clear tips only. The underside of all the nails must be the same. 7. Smile lines ARE required for this category. 8. Opaque/Mask powders are allowed. No glitter or shimmer. 9. Oil and any associated products (including hand creams and some cuticle removers), base/top coats or drills/electric files are NOT allowed at any stage of the competition and if found on the table will incur a 10 point deduction or disqualification. 10. The product must be flush at the cuticle area, with no bubbles visible. 11. The free edge shape, length, apex arch, side walls and C Curve must be consistent across all 5 nails. 12. The thumb and pinkie must be polished with two coats of crème red polish only. Gel polish for the colour is NOT allowed. 13. Nail polish on the underside of the nail is not allowed and will lose marks. 14. Nails have to be the same on all nails when the polish is removed. 15. Nails should be buffed to a high shine. 16. UV gel top coats can only be used with a gel system. 17. Photographs may be taken by an official photographer and Professional Beauty and Denise Wright reserve the right to use the work in their magazines. UV Gel Specific Rules & Regulations UV/LED lamps must be used otherwise this will be classed as liquid and powder. Gel sealants can be used as it is part of your gel system Liquid and Powder Specific Rules & Regulations UV/LED Gel products may not be used as top coats or finishers. Unpolished nails must be buffed with files and buffers to a high gloss shine.

8 Salon Nail Rules (90 minutes) You will have one and a half hours to complete 10 square competition salon nails You can use Liquid and Powder, UV Gel, sculpting or tip and overlay 1. The pink must be 15mm from cuticle to extended hyponichium. 2. The free edge can be any colour( ie white, pink, red,black, orange ) No glitter. 3. The free edge length must be 10mm measured from the corner of the smile line to the free edge. 4. You can use liquid and powder, UV gel or a wrap system or combine systems to complete your set. 5. Opaque / Mask powders and gels are allowed. No glitter or shimmer. 6. UV/LED lamps and UV/LED top coats MAY be used with any system on both hands. 7. Base/top coats and polish drying products MAY be used on both hands. 8. Sculpting forms, natural, or clear tips MAY be used. 9. Nails have to be the same on both hands when the polish is removed. 10. Oil and any associated products (including hand creams and cuticle removers) MAY be used. 11. Drills/electric files ARE allowed. 12. If used, tips must not be pre-blended/tailored prior to the competition or during set up and briefing. All tips must be in a box on your table with no less than 50 tips inside the tip box. This will be checked by the floor judges. Tips must be blended (if required) to the natural nail. 13. The free edge shape, length, apex arch, side walls and C Curve and density and crispness of smile line will be marked by the judges. 14. Product application/thickness must be suitable to withstand everyday wear. 15. The model s chosen hand must be polished with two coats of cream red polish (not pearlised, frosted, glitter or shimmer). Nail polish on the underside of the nail is not allowed. Top coat on the polished hand is allowed. Gel polish for the colour is NOT allowed. 16. The model s unpolished nails should be buffed to a high shine or have a topcoat UV or LED finish applied. 17. Photographs may be taken by an official photographer and Professional Beauty and Denise Wright reserve the right to use the work in their magazines. Show Case Nail Art Rules (Theme Chinese new year ) Showcases can be sent in prior to the competition to Professional Beauty. The organisers take no responsibility for the loss or damage of showcases in the post. Boxes are to be handed in at the nail competition registration area no later than 11am on Sunday 26 th February 2017 They are to be handed in the competition area on the first day of the competition or sent to: DENISE WRIGHT, PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY, 5 CHERRY TREES, HARTLEY, KENT. DA3 8DS Showcases that are posted must be received 2 weeks prior to first day of the competition. 1. Showcases can be handed in at the nail competition registration area no later than 11am on Sunday 26t h February Showcases, step by steps and score sheets must be collected after the awards ceremony on the Monday and will not be sent to the competitor after the competition. 3. All Showcases and step by steps must be clearly marked on the back with the competitor s name only. Please ensure that your name is only written once on the step by step and once on the showcase box. This will be covered with your competitor number labels by the organisers prior to judging. 4. You must supply a set of 10 nails pre-decorated to the above chosen theme. 5. Any size nail tips can be used. They can be of various sizes or all the same size. 6. Tips can displayed in any way.

9 7. The 10 nails must be displayed in a display case/box with a plain coloured background, with no added decorations or props on the inside of the box. This is so that all 10 nails can be seen clearly for judging purposes. 8. The outside of the box/case cannot be decorated and 10 points will be deducted if this rule is broken. 9. All boxes/cases should be approximately the size of an A5 envelope, about 21 x 15 cm or 8.5 x 6 inches (this is half the size of a standard A4 piece of paper) 10. You must use a minimum of 2 mediums/techniques to show off your skills. 11. Colour, clarity, difficulty, control of the mediums and the complexity of the design will win you points. 12. Artwork must not extend more than 1 (2.5cm) off of the nail in any direction. 13. You may not use pre designed/pre-patterned tips. 14. All work created on the nails must be applied by the registered competitor for the competition 15. A written step-by-step must be provided with your Showcase detailing how the look was achieved. Points will be awarded for this. Include your design ideas, props used and how was the look achieved. A small folder/booklet, about 3-5 pages long in colour with photos is best. If this is not available the Showcase may not be judged as it will confirm the authenticity of your Showcase. 16. You can enter as many showcases as you wish, as long as each one is paid for and art is different in each showcase reflecting the theme.you must NOT enter showcases previously entered for any competition or that have previously been used in other work/magazines etc. 17. Photographs may be taken by an official photographer and Professional Beauty and Denise Wright reserve the right to use the work in their magazines. International Manicurist of the Year The International Manicurist of the year is designed for the top elite Manicurist in the UK. To qualify you MUST enter both the Manicure and Permanent Polish categories Each competitor must enter the Manicure category on Sunday morning and the Permanent Polish category in the afternoon. Please be aware of the scheduling when entering your categories as you can only enter one category in any morning or afternoon slot so you cannot enter any other categories that day (except Photographic and Boxed). Please also refer to the individual category rule sheets. The same hand model can be used for both competitions. The points will be added up from both competitions and the highest points total will win International Manicurist of the Year. Photographs may be taken by an official photographer Denise Wright and Professional Beauty reserve the right to use the work in their magazines and websites. Spa Manicure Rules ( 60 minutes ) Competitors are given 1 hour to complete a manicure in their chosen system. 1. You will need a completed record card and written detail of your treatment and why you have chosen your product range. 2. You should include nail shaping, soaking, cuticle work, exfoliation, massage, spa choice of: heated mitts hot oil or paraffin wax and polish. 3. Massage will be marked on effleurage, petrissage and rotation flow, rhythm and consistency. 4. One hand painted in red crème polish and one hand in a French finish. You must provide the polish. Pearl finishes or glitters will have a 10 point deduction. 5. A before and after photo will be taken for judging cuticle work and nail condition and a difference must be visible or 10 points will be deducted 6. Nails can be to any length or shape. 7. You may use any products to perform your treatment. You may use base and topcoats. UV/LED Gel topcoats are not permitted 8. UV/LED Permanent polish is not permitted 9. Drills/electric files are not permitted. 10. Photographs may be taken by an official photographer and Professional Beauty reserve the right to use the work in their magazines.

10 Permanent Polish Rules 45 minutes Competitors are given 45 minutes to complete a treatment in their chosen system. 1. You should include nail shaping, prepping, and application. 2. One hand should be in a crème red finish. Pearl finishes or glitters will have a 10 point deduction. 3. One hand in a traditional French finish Pearl finishes or glitters will have a 10 point deduction 4. The base colour and top must be applied in accordance to manufacturers instructions. 5. LED and UV are allowed. 6. Nails can be to any length or shape. 7. You may use any products to perform your treatment. 8. Drills and electric files, are not permitted. 9. Oil is allowed. Excess oil can have points deducted. 10. Photographs may be taken by an official photographer Denise Wright and Professional Beauty reserve the right to use the work in their magazines. One Stroke Nail Art Boxed Rules ( no theme ) Boxes can be sent in prior to the competition to Professional Beauty. The organisers take no responsibility for the loss or damage of showcases in the post or on return. Boxes are to be handed in at the nail competition registration area no later than 11am on Sunday 26 th February 2017 They are to be handed in the competition area on the first day of the competition or sent to: DENISE WRIGHT, PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY, 5 CHERRY TREES, HARTLEY, KENT. DA3 8DS Boxes that are posted must be received 2 weeks prior to first day of the competition. 1. Boxes, score sheets must be collected after the awards ceremony on the Monday and will not be sent to the competitor after the competition. 2. All boxes must be clearly marked on the back with the competitor s name only. Please ensure that your name is only written once on the step by step and once on the box. This will be covered with your competitor number labels by the organisers prior to judging. 3. You must present a set of 5 nails pre-decorated. You can only acrylic paints to achieve your look. 4. There is no theme for this competition. 5. Any size nail tips can be used. They can be of various sizes or all the same size 6. The 5 nails must be displayed in a display case/box with a plain coloured background, with no added decorations or props on the inside of the box. This is so that all 5 nails can be seen clearly for judging purposes. 7. The outside of the box/case cannot be decorated and 10 points will be deducted if this rule is broken. 8. All boxes/cases should be approximately the size of an A5 envelope, about 21 x 15 cm or 8.5 x 6 inches (this is half the size of a standard A4 piece of paper) 9. Colour, clarity, difficulty, control of the mediums and the complexity of the design will win you points. 10. All work to be put on the nails must be created by the competitor for the competition 11. A photo step-by-step with text must be provided with your box showing how the look was achieved. If this is not available the box may not be judged as it will confirm the authenticity of your box You must NOT enter boxes previously entered for any competition or that have previously been used in other work/magazines etc. 13. Photographs may be taken by an official photographer. Professional Beauty and Denise Wright reserve the right to use the work in their magazines

11 Photographic Classic - Rules (Theme Chinese new year ) 1. Photograph must be ed to dominyka@professionalbeauty.co.uk after payment and registration Application cut of is 12pm 15 th February Public Voting will start 2 weeks before the show. No Pictures can be submitted after 5pm 15 th February Judging will be completed on the competition weekend. One entry per competitor. 3. Score sheets can be collected from the judges after the awards ceremony. 4. All nails must be either, Completely natural Have natural / standard French nail extensions/overlays applied Have an all over coloured polish/ Gel polish applied Have a nail extension with an all over coloured polish/ Gel polish applied 5. All nails must NOT have any form of a nail art design on. If a photograph is entered into this category with any nail art on, it will automatically be moved to the photographic nail art category. But the background must reflect the theme. 6. The style, background and theme of the picture will also be judged. 7. Minimum of one hand in the shot. 5 nails visible for judging. 9. Models must be over 16 years of age. 10. The picture must be in portrait not landscape. If the picture is entered in landscape it will be judged as a portrait and will lose marks. Photo shopping pictures are allowed max 25% put if makes the picture flat or distortion of the cuticles and will loose marks. 11. Competitors cannot enter photographs previously entered for competitions or previously seen used in other work/magazines/face book etc. 12. Professional Beauty and Denise Wright reserve the right to use your photograph for articles, on their websites and in the magazine. Check out the VTCT unit UB30N10 Develop a range of creative nail images, as it is perfect for direction and achieving a qualification whilst entering a competition. Photographic Nail Art Rules (Theme Chinese new year ) 1. Photograph must be ed to dominyka@professionalbeauty.co.uk after payment and registration 1. Application cut of is 12pm 15 th February Public Voting will start 2 weeks before the show. No Pictures can be submitted after 5pm 15 th February One entry per competitor 3. Score sheets can be collected from the judges after the awards ceremony. 4. Nails must have nail enhancements and have nail art designs. It is the whole picture that will be judged, not just the work on the nails. Points are awarded for: 5. nail design, 6. style, 7. background 8. theme of the picture 9. Minimum of one hand in the shot. 5 fingers visible and in focus for the judges to be able to mark from the score sheets. 10. Models must be over 16 years of age. 11. The picture must be in portrait not landscape. If the picture is entered in landscape it will be judged as a portrait this will effect your marks as 10 points will be deduction 12. Photo shopping pictures are allowed max 25% put if makes the picture flat or distortion of the cuticles and will loose marks. 13. Competitors are unable to enter photographs previously entered for competitions or previously seen used in other work/magazines etc. One entry per competitor.

12 14.Professional Beauty and Denise Wright reserve the right to use your photograph for articles, on their websites and in the magazine. 15.Check out the VTCT unit UB30N10 Develop a range of creative nail images, as it is perfect for direction and achieving a qualification whilst entering a competition International Nail Masters To qualify for the ultimate Master title you must ALSO enter one of the following, Competition pink and white Photographic classic. The points are then added together to reveal the champion (If you have entered all three, the highest points of one of these other categories will be put forward) To prove all your skill area you will need to demonstrate your ability to do a variety of styles and shapes and lengths in the classic pink and white finish. You will need to complete one hand with smile lines to the following criteria in 2 hours Ultimate master This is the ultimate challenge. To win this glorious title you will have to win the same Masters heat 3 times in the same discipline. It is the title that puts you above the rest and brings the masters from around the world to fight for a title and status that says not only are you the best but constantly the best. International Nail Masters Heat Pinkie This must be a stiletto. Sculpt. The pink will be 20mm measuring from the cuticle to the extended hyponychium. The white minimum 40mm. Measured from the corner of the smile line to the free edge. Ring finger This must be a lipstick shaped nail. Sculpt or tip. The pink will be 20mm measuring from the cuticle to the extended hyponychium. The white is 20mm on the shortest side and 40mm.on the longest. Measured from the corner of the smile line to the free edge. Middle finger This must be an Edge nail Sculpt or tip. The pink will be 20mm measuring from the cuticle to the extended Hyponychium. The white is 20mm on the shortest side, measured from the corner of the smile line to the free edge. The angled section of the edge an additional 10mm totalling a free edge 30mm. Index finger This must be pipe shaped nail Sculpt or tip. The pink will be 20mm measuring from the cuticle to the extended hyponychium. The white is measured from the corner of the smile line 20mm plus an additional 10mm for the angled section of the curve, totalling a free edge of 30mm. Thumb This must be competition length square pink and white using tip or sculpt polished in 2 coats of crème red polish. The pink will be 20mm measuring from the cuticle to the extended hyponychium. The white 20mm. Measured from the corner of the smile line to the free edge. 1. You can use the Liquid and Powder or UV Gel or combination of products to achieve your nail. 2. Opaque / Mask powders or gels are allowed to extend the nail plates no glitters or shimmer 3. The pink of the nail plates must match 20mm across all the nails and will be measured as part of the judging process. 4. The whites are measured to the dimensions of each nail shape 5. No white tips can be used. 6. Smile lines ARE required for this category on all nails. 7. You may use natural or clear tips only where stated. 8. You may use base and topcoats including UV/ LED Gel topcoats with any system. 9. Drills/electric files, oil and any associated products are allowed. 10. The product must be flush at the cuticle area, with no bubbles visible. 11. Nail polish on the underside of the nail is not allowed and will lose

13 International Nail Art Masters To qualify for the ultimate Master title you must ALSO enter one of the following, Show case Photographic Nail art. One stroke Nail art boxed. The points are then added together to reveal the champion (If you have entered all three the highest points of one these other categories will be put forward) To prove all your skill area you will need to demonstrate your ability to do a variety of styles and shapes and lengths in different design finishes on each nail. The more skills you show the more points you will gain. Ultimate master This is the ultimate challenge. To win this glorious title you will have to win the same Masters heat 3 times in the same discipline. It is the title that puts you above the rest and brings the masters from around the world to fight for a title and status that says not only are you the best but constantly the best. International Nail Art Masters - Heat You will need to complete one hand to the following criteria in 2 hours 30 Minutes Pinkie This must be a stiletto. Sculpt. The overall length measuring 60mm minimum. Design of your choice. This nail must incorporate a 3d element. Smile line is optional. Ring finger This must be a lipstick shaped nail. Sculpt or tip. The nail bed will be 20mm measuring from the cuticle to the extended hyponychium. The free edge colour is 20mm on the shortest side and 40mm on the longest. Measured from the corner of the smile line to the free edge. This requires a smile line that is visible for judging. Smile line is required. Middle finger This must be a Edge nail Sculpt or tip. The nail bed will be 20mm measuring from the cuticle to the extended Hyponychium. The design extension is 20mm on the shortest side, measured from the corner of the smile line to the free edge. The angled section of the edge an additional 10mm totalling a free edge 30mm. All the design must be encapsulated. Smile line is required. Index finger This must be pipe shaped nail Sculpt or tip. The pink will be 20mm measuring from the cuticle to the extended hyponychium. The angled section of the edge an additional 10mm totalling a free edge 30mm. Design of your choice. Smile line is optional. Thumb This must be competition length square tip or sculpt polished in 2 coats of crème red polish. The minimum length should be 40mm measuring from the cuticle to the free edge. NO artwork must be on the thumb. 1. You can use the Liquid and Powder or UV/LED Gel 2. You may only use clear/natural tips or sculpting forms. 3. Tips must not be pre-blended/tailored prior to the competition or during set up and briefing. All tips must be in a box on your table with no less than 50 tips inside the tip box. This will be checked by the floor judges. 4. ALL products must be completely encapsulated/embedded/contained within the nail system where stated point deduction is appointed if the rules are not adhered to 6. 3-D raised artwork is on the compulsory pinkie only,but can be added to designs where there is no smile line required 7. You may use any products to create your nail designs. 8. You may use base and top coats including UV/ LED Gel topcoats with any system. 9. Drills/electric files, oil and any associated products are allowed. 10. Judges will also be marking your nail skills such as tip length and shape, apex shape/placement and sidewall consistency, product control, application and finishing skills. 11. Photographs may be taken by an official photographer Denise Wright and Professional Beauty reserve the right to use the work in their magazines.

14 Nail STARTERS Competitor s pack RULES

15 Nail Starters Manicure Rules The Nail Starters Manicure category is for nail technicians that are undertaking Level 2/3 at college or private academies. Evidence of your student status if in private education or Your VTCT or City & Guilds enrolment number or college ID needs to be with you. 1. Competitors are given 45 minutes to complete a manicure in their chosen system. 2. You should include nail shaping, soaking, cuticle work, massage, and polish. 3. One hand painted in red cream polish and one hand in a French finish. You must provide the polish. 4. A before and after photo may be taken for judging and a difference must be visible or 10 points will be deducted 5. Nails can be to any length or shape. 6. You may use any products to create your treatment. 7. You may use base and topcoats. 8. UV Gel topcoats are not permitted. 9. Drills/electric files are not permitted. 10. All products including pump dispensers on the table must be labelled. 11. Floor judges will be checking your workstation during set up, briefing and throughout the competition. 12. Floor judges will be marking you on health and safety including general hygiene and a tidy desk. You must have a completed client card and a metal bin with liner. 13. An official photographer may take photographs and Professional Beauty and Denise Wright reserve the right to use the work in their magazines. Nail Starters Permanent Polish Rules The Nail Starters Permanent Polish category is for nail technicians that are undertaking Level 2/3 at college or private academies. Evidence of your student status if in private education or Your VTCT or City & Guilds enrolment number or college ID needs to be with you 1. Competitors are given 45 minutes to complete a treatment in their chosen system. 2. You should include nail shaping, prepping, and application. 3. One hand should be in a cream red finish. Pearl finishes or glitters will have a 10 point deduction. 4. On the second hand in a traditional French finish Pearl finishes or glitters will have a 10 point deduction 5. The base colour and top must be applied in accordance to manufacturers instructions. 6. LED and UV are allowed. 7. This will be checked by the floor judges 8. You must provide all the products need for the competition. 9. Nails can be to any length or shape. 10. You may use any products to create your treatment. 11. Drills and electric files, are not permitted. 12. All products including pump dispensers on the table must be labelled. 13. Photographs may be taken by an official photographer Denise Wright and Professional Beauty reserve the right to use the work in their magazines.