Who can enter?

This competition is intended for those training or working as nail technicians.The competition is open to the following levels:

Intermediate: those undertaking qualifications up to level 2 or up to two years experience in a working environment
Advanced: those undertaking qualfications up to level 3 or up to four years experience in a working environment.
 

About the competition

Competitors will be able to display a highly creative finished product and show knowledge of current fashion trends and artistic nail design. For the intermediate competition the judges will be looking at the artistic ability rather than the commercial skills. A working log will be produced by all competitors. For the advanced competition competitors will be expected to use embellishments, 3D and/or cut-out designs.

Competitors will be assessed on the following criteria:

• Interpretation of the theme
• Precision
• Artistic interpretation and execution
• Health, safety and hygiene

Competition structure

Stage one: enter online by 19 March 2010
Stage two: competitors will be invited to participate in a live heat.
Stage three: highest scoring competitors across all heats that meet the required standard will be invited to compete at the UK final.

How many competitors can enter from each organisation?

One competitor per level, per organisation.

Competition partners:

This competition is organised by the Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT).

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