NOTICE Instructors this is to inform you that all the questions on the written test will come from the Milady and Pivot Point textbooks. The written test comes from the state. PLEASE make sure your MODEL IS IN FULL SKILLS USA. ATTIRE except for the Jacket!!!!!!!! School Uniform Descriptions. 2014 To be turned in at time of registration Please fill in the form below that will allow the judges to know what your school requires.
. Top: Pants: Shirt: Socks: Shoes: School Uniform Form Due at Time of REGISTRATION NOTE****** The Contestant shall provide the following information to the Regional Chairperson. 1. A typed specific description of the theme they intend to create. 2. Must be done on 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of unlined paper 3. Must be in a plastic sleeve 4. Must be presented at time of Registration
All contestants must have an Emergency Medical Form turned into the technical Committee member upon checkin!!!!
CONTESTANT BOOKLET 2014 REGIONAL Skills USA Nail Care Competition Rules and Regulations Jan Bain Nail Coordinator 419-666-1120 ext.1217-work 419-283-6280 Cell Email- jbain@pentacc.org If you have questions on how to purchase the correct tools and equipment for the contest please contact: Lori Manicho OPI Account Consultant PO Box 102 Amlin, Ohio 43002 614-679-8965 - Cell 773-445-6956 Office lorim@yournewschool.com Email (work)
2014 REGIONAL Ski11sUSA-Ohio CHAMPIONSHIPS Purpose NAIL CARE COMPETITION To evaluate each contestant's preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students for excellence and professionalism in the field of cosmetology. FIRST, REFER TO THE GENERAL REGULATIONS CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS Contestants will wear the school uniform All contestants must have an Emergency Medical Form turned into the technical Committee member upon checkin!!!!
MODELS Official SKILLS dress, as described under General Regulations, minus the Blazer. All models must be an active Skills member in any trade industry, but not limited to Cosmetology. Contestants Please cover your name on your uniform ATTENTION: Absolutely no tip blenders or blending is allowed!!! No Gum No Cell Phones in contest site!! No pagers in contest site!! Polish removal in art is included in time!! All Work will be done on the right hand!! Left Hand may be done prior to contest!! ELIGIBILITY Open to active Skills members enrolled in programs with Cosmetology as the Occupational objective. EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 1. Supplied by the technical committee: Tables, chairs and electrical hook-ups Disposable Table Mat All information and supplies for judges and technical committee Score sheets for each contestant's applications
Technical guidelines for the specific applications required to perform Supplies needed and required by the contestant: NOTE: If a contestant has forgotten equipment or supplies it is the responsibility of a member of the school personnel to acquire the item for the contestant before the contest starts. If item are acquired after the contest starts the student will NOT be allowed extra time! White Terry Towels (15x 26) No holes, stains or colors allowed Acrylic Nail Brushes 25 Ft. UL extention cord with multi outlets (3 conductors) ONLY IF YOU NEED IT Assorted Files and Buffers Tip Cutter Cuticle Pusher Orangewood Stick Nail Forms for Extensions Fiberglass and/or Silk Fabric and Scissors for cutting Nail Polisher Remover Dispenser Water Bottle - filled Safety Glasses 2 pair Three dappen dishes with lids Lint Free Pads or cotton White and Clear or Pink Polymer Hand Sanitizer Disinfectant/Sanitation Surface Spray Trash Bag MSDS Sheets
ELECTRIC FOOT BATH NEW PEDICURE CREAMS NEW FOOT FILES NEW CUTICLE PUSHERS NEW FLIP FLOPS-NEW TOWELS NEEDED - NEW ANY OTHER SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR A PEDICURE Acrylic Monomer - ODORLESS Primer Nail Sanitizer Resin and/or glue Catalyst ABS Plastic Nail Tips FULL WELL -NATURAL ONLY NO FRENCH TIPS No base and top coat allowed This will show the true finished nail and the polishing technique. OPI RED POLISH (# 72) ( All contestants must use this polish for the polish application only. OPI Red may be removed for the nail art application only after judging is complete.) Nail Art Supplies Bring Necessary items needed for wearable nail art. (Refer to the specific guidelines for allowed and not allowed) Optional items allowed Nail art supplies Portable kit organizer Plastic ziplock bag for trash
Base or top coat will be allowed for NAIL ART section ONLY! Cushion for chair Fine tip art brush Polish corrector pen Oil can be used ONLY after JUDGING is complete. Hand Lotion/Creme can be used ONLY after JUDGING is complete NOTE: The acrylic polymer and acrylic monomer used for the sculptured application must be odorless and produced by the same manufacture. The resin and catalyst used for the tip and wrap application must be from the same manufacturer. NO EXCEPTIONS!! Any other items brought by the contestant must be declared at the time of the pre-contest site kit check. Scope of the Contest Contestants will demonstrate their ability to perform jobs or skills selected from the following list of competencies IMPORTANT DETAILED GUIDELINES FOR EACH COMPETITIVE APPLICATION ARE ATTACHED. THE CONTESTANT WILL BE JUDGED ON THE SPECIFIC CRITERIA IN EACH APPLICATION. 1. Initial degree of difficulty (Pre judged before the start of the contest at the contest site.) Based on the condition and characteristic of natural nails. 2. Initial Preparation (Pre judged before the start of the contest at the contest site.) Table Setup
A. Setup can consist of items needed for the specific contest application in progress (i.e.,sculptured in progress, tip and wrap and nail art materials should not be visible at this time. Time will be allowed between each contest to reset the table. B. All products and solutions must be properly identified with the manufacturers original packaging and original labeling. C. Product labels cannot be defaced. D. Required tools and products must be accounted for and professionally organized. E. Sanitation solutions must be labeled properly. P. Contestants will be required to verify their accessibility to all sanitation and disinfectant products for their use throughout the competition. Note: Any product that appears to have been altered, as determined by the Technical committee, will be just cause for the contestant to be disqualified from the competition. 3. Models A. Hands must be properly prepped. B. No jewelry is allowed during the competition (ring, bracelets or watches.) C. Models and contestants will use hand sanitizer in the contest area. Product and Tool Control A. Proper usage and control of all items B. Neatness and professionalism in which items are used.
4. Tip and Wrap Application A. Tip application B. Tip customizing and application technique C. Proper fit and tip alignment D. Amount of resin/glue utilized and visible air pockets. F. Tip blending & clarity G. Color distinction H. Fabric placement I. Placement of stress area reinforcement J. Placement of a full piece 5. Sculptured Application A. Efficiency in working with product B. Monomer contamination C. Clarity & color distinction D. File marks E. Void of bubbles and ridges F. Degree of thinness and thickness 6. Cuticle and Nail Groove A. Healthy Cuticle, with no abrasions & free of any product B. Nail groove & extension alignment C. No ridge or unevenness 7. Shape and Length A. Shape, contour, length, continuity, & consistency B. Proportionate to the hand C. Appropriate to the nail bed D. Consistency in length 8. Arch and C-Curve A. Left and Right Side View taper B. Highest point of the arch C. Lower arch clean and symmetrically balanced D. Conformity with nail plate 9. Surface Finish A. No file marks, cloudiness, ridges, dull spot. B. Smoothness of surface C. White fiber lines tip and wrap application D. High gloss sheen
10. Lacquer/Polish A. Neatness no brush marks B. Skill in evenness and accuracy 11. Wearable Nail Art Application Explanation of Wearable Nail Art/ Must be in paragraph form and in a plastic sheet protector. Wearable Nail Art means artwork that is appropriate for a customer to wear every day without any difficulty in the using of their hands. All nail painting and artwork must be done during the wearable nail art contest. NOTE ** Items not allowed 1. Gems, skins, feathers, rhinestones, glitters, threads, fabrics, foils, beads, tapes, jewelry. No 3D art, airbrushing, decals/stencils or cast moldings will be allowed. 2. Electric drills 3. Tip blenders 4. Free edge or Y well tips 5. Ridge Filler 6. Base Coat 7. Quick Dry 8. Drills ITEMS ALLOWED: 1. Fine tip brush 2. Polish corrector pen 3. Cushion for chair 4. Paint 5. Polish
12. Judges Criteria A. Creativity B. Color coordination/ harmony C. Theme continuity / originality D. Level of difficulty / Clarity of lines & artistic ability & precision of expression 13. Overall Results of Workmanship A. Execution of skill, precision and professionalism throughout the contest. B. Cleanliness and organization of the working environment. C. Sanitation and safety procedures throughout the contest. D. Perception and interpretation of written and verbal directives. E. Communication and listening skills 14. Written Examination Test will consist of 25 multiple-choice questions. NOTE****** The Contestant shall provide the following information to the Regional Chairperson. 1. A typed specific description of the theme they intend to create for nail art 2. Emergency medical form 3. School uniform description 4. Must be presented at time of Registration
PEDICURING The following is the criteria for pedicuring. 1. Sanitation a. Contestants hands b. Foot Bath c. Models Feet 2. Use of implements a. Trim and file b. Cuticle Care c. Application of cuticle cream d. Pushing back of cuticle e. Cleaning under nail f. Cleansing off product 3. Exfoliating 4. Massage a. Application of creams b. Foot File Usage a. Obtaining of creams b. Distribution of creme 5. Movements a. Effleurage, Petrissage, Friction, Tapotement, Featheroff
6. Finish a. Slippers b. Removal of creams
Regional Nail Care Contest Schedule: 8:30 Kit check at sign in & table setup 8:45 Orientation 9:00 Contest begins: Contestant may decide which hand to work with, but all work must be done on the same hand. 9:00-10:00 Sculptured nail application and tip & wrap application. (One hour) Sculptured little & ring finger Tip & Wrap Thumb, index & middle finger 10:00 10:15 Judge Nail application (15 Min) 10:20 10:30 Polish (10 Min) 10:30 _ 11:00 Wearable Nail Art application (30Min) 11:00 11:15 Judge Nail Art Students will be taking a 25 question test while judging is taking place. 11:15 11:50 Pedicure one foot no polish (35 Minutes) 11:50 12:00 Cleanup Time Written Test will be calculated into the final score. NO GUM FOR OPERATOR NO CELL PHONES IN CONTEST AREA!!!