Tekmovalne kategorije | Slovenails Championship

Registration deadline:

Submission deadline:

Results announcement: during the Slovenails Championship Awards Ceremony in Postojna

Score sheets: will be sent by e-mail within 14 days after the event upon request

Judges’ decisions are final — no re-evaluation will be conducted

Personal feedback from judges: written feedback will not be added to the score sheet. However, if you compete live and your nails are still on the model, you may ask the judge directly for comments.

Rules: we follow international standards — full guidelines are available on our website.

Important: You must include 3 photos of the creation process.
Submissions without process photos will not be evaluated!

TASK

On both hands, create a gel polish manicure with design:

One hand: French manicure

Other hand: Full color in a classic red shade

Both hands: include freehand nail art on four nails

REQUIREMENTS

The base must be created exclusively with gel polish.

Nail art is mandatory and must be done freehand using nail art materials (e.g., gel paints, acrylic paints).

No restrictions on style or theme of the design — all techniques, styles, and motifs are allowed.

The entire set must be technically flawless and aesthetically cohesive.

EXECUTION (ONLINE)

Submit photos of both hands on a white background.

Mandatory photos: full set and close-ups of the nail art details.

You must also include 3 photos showing the creation process.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Judges will evaluate:

Evenness of gel polish application

Precision of the French smile line

Consistency and opacity of the red color

Quality and cleanliness of the nail art

Overall aesthetic harmony

Extra points will be awarded for creativity and originality of the design.

THEME: coming soon

TASK

Create and present one single nail that becomes the center of attention.

Minimum nail length: 10 cm

Use of an extreme shape and an original, eye-catching design is recommended.

REQUIREMENTS

No design restrictions, but the entire work must be created exclusively with nail art materials.

The use of decorations is permitted, provided they are meaningfully integrated into the design.

Moulds are allowed; however, they are scored lower than fully hand-crafted elements.

If the competitor creates all decorative elements by hand, she will receive additional points according to the official scoring sheet.

The nail must be technically correct (apex, C-curve, clean transitions) and aesthetically balanced.

The theme must be immediately recognizable when the judge sees the nail.

EXECUTION (ONLINE)

Submit a photo of the single nail on a white background.

Additional angles are recommended if required to show the shape or design clearly.

You must also include 3 photos showing the creation process.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Judges will evaluate:

Technical perfection

Originality and aesthetic harmony of the design

Use and quality of nail art materials

Higher scores will be awarded for handmade elements, while the use of molds will be rated lower.

THEME: coming soon

TASK

On 10 nail tips (same size and format as the Flat Tip Box), create a complete nail set using the mixed media technique.
You must use at least five different nail art techniques.

REQUIREMENTS

The competitor chooses the combination of techniques (e.g., one stroke, airbrush, 3D gel or plasteline, 3D acrylic, watercolor, stamping, foils, etc.).

All techniques used must be clearly recognizable.

The work must be aesthetically harmonious and technically flawless.

EXECUTION (ONLINE)

Submit photos of the tip set on a white background.

Mandatory photos:

Entire set

Close-up details

You must also include 3 photos showing the creation process.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Judges will evaluate:

Technical execution of each technique

Effectiveness and harmony of their combination

Aesthetic coherence of the complete set

Creativity and originality in the use of different techniques

THEME: coming soon

TASK

The competitor selects an object of their choice (e.g., phone case, pocket mirror, glass, etc.) and decorates it exclusively using nail art materials.

REQUIREMENTS

Only nail art materials may be used (e.g., gel, acrylic, acrygel, pigments, foils, etc.).

Allowed: rhinestones, hand-assembled decorations, and handmade 3D elements.

Pre-made or store-bought decorative items that are not nail art materials are strictly prohibited.

No limitations regarding color combinations or techniques.

The final product must be stable, aesthetically harmonious, and technically flawless.

EXECUTION (ONLINE)

Present the finished item with photos on a white background.

Mandatory photos:

Entire object

Close-up details

You must also include 3 photos showing the creation process.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Judges will evaluate:

Technical perfection and build quality

Creativity and innovative use of nail art materials

Aesthetic impression and visual harmony

Precision and craftsmanship of hand-assembled decorations and handmade 3D elements

THEME: coming soon

Registration deadline:
Arrival: at least 30 minutes before the competition (for registration and number assignment)
The organizer provides table, chair, and electricity — all other materials and tools must be brought by the competitor.
Only competitors and their models may enter the competition arena.
Respect the competition time limit — once the time is up, you must stop working immediately.
Models must remain until the end of judging.
Judges evaluate according to international criteria — all decisions are final.

Score Sheet:
After the competition, each competitor will receive a score sheet to review the evaluation, identify mistakes, and see where to improve for future competitions upon request.

TASK

On both hands, create a gel polish manicure:

One hand: painted French

Other hand: classic red color

Cuticle preparation must be done the day before the competition.

REQUIREMENTS

The work must be precise, uniform, and aesthetically neat.

The French smile line must be clean and symmetrical.

The surface must be smooth and free of imperfections.

No decorations or additional embellishments are allowed.

EXECUTION (LIVE)

Performed in the competition hall under the supervision of judges.

Time limit: 60 minutes

JUDGING CRITERIA

Judges will evaluate:

Precision of the French smile line

Evenness and coverage of the red color

Neatness of the cuticle area

Smoothness and overall technical perfection of the work

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Categories

ONLINE

Perfect Stiletto Poster

Gel Polish Challenge

5 nails one story

Perfect wedding

No rule nails﻿

One Nail in Focus

Mix Media

Art on anything

Butterfly wings of art

One tip cartoon

Coming soon

LIVE

Gel polish

Competition Square vs Salon Square

Reverse French Almond

Nail Art Challenge

coming soon﻿

Place an image or any other element you want

No rule nails

coming soon