Full rules for all 72 nominations. All works are judged by photo. Each master may enter one or more nominations, with any number of works.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster featuring nail art in a fashion style.
Theme. The work should present nail art in a fashionable and artistic way. A model, hands, accessories or styling elements may be included.
Main Technique. Any professional nail technique is permitted.
Important. The overall presentation should resemble a professional fashion campaign, with emphasis on style, composition and visual impact.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. The design must feature a floral theme. Flowers should be the main artistic element of the composition.
Main Technique. Any professional nail art technique may be used.
Important. The floral composition should remain the main visual focus and demonstrate artistic harmony.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. Create an original fantasy-inspired nail design.
Main Technique. Any professional nail art technique may be used.
Important. Participants are encouraged to demonstrate creativity, originality and imagination. There are no theme limitations.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. Create an avant-garde nail design with an artistic and innovative concept.
Main Technique. Any professional nail technique is permitted.
Important. The work should demonstrate originality, creative vision and a strong artistic concept rather than commercial salon styling.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. Present a beautiful and professionally executed manicure.
Main Technique. Any manicure technique may be used.
Important. The focus should be on the quality of the manicure, overall presentation and professional photography.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. The design must feature a classic or modern French manicure created using gel polish.
Main Technique. Gel polish must be the primary product used.
Important. The French line should be clean, balanced and technically precise.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. Create elegant short salon nails suitable for everyday clients.
Main Technique. Any professional nail modeling system may be used.
Important. The nails should be practical, wearable and demonstrate excellent salon-quality workmanship.
Competition Entry. Submit one macro poster featuring a single nail.
Theme. The composition must focus on one nail only.
Main Technique. Any professional nail art technique may be used.
Important. The image should highlight the details, precision and artistic quality of a single nail design.
Competition Entry. Submit one macro photograph.
Theme. The focus of the work is a perfectly executed clean manicure.
Main Technique. Any manicure technique may be used.
Important. The photograph should clearly demonstrate flawless cuticle work, skin condition and professional finishing.
Competition Entry. Submit one magazine-style poster.
Theme. Create a realistic beauty or fashion magazine cover featuring nail art.
Requirements. The design must include typical magazine cover elements such as: magazine title; headlines; cover text; editorial layout.
Important. The final composition should realistically resemble the cover of a professional magazine while keeping the nail work as the main visual focus.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional advertising poster.
Theme. Create a poster that represents you as a nail professional. The work should be suitable for use as your personal business card or promotional image.
Main Technique. Any professional nail technique may be used.
Important. The design should create a strong professional impression and clearly present your skills and artistic style.
Competition Entry. Submit one poster featuring five different nail shapes.
Theme. The work must present five correctly executed nail shapes in one composition.
Main Technique. Any professional modeling technique may be used.
Important. Each shape must demonstrate correct architecture, symmetry and technical precision.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. Create an elegant business-style French manicure suitable for professional and corporate environments.
Main Technique. Any professional French modeling or gel polish technique may be used.
Important. The work should demonstrate refinement, balance and commercial salon quality.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. Present a manicure created primarily with gel polish.
Main Technique. Gel polish must be the main product used.
Important. The application should demonstrate perfect coverage, clean cuticles, smooth surface and professional finishing.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. Create long French nails with correct structure and elegant proportions.
Main Technique. Any professional modeling system may be used.
Important. Special attention should be given to smile lines, architecture, symmetry and overall balance.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. Create a nail design inspired by the Pop Art movement.
Main Technique. Any professional nail art technique may be used.
Important. The design should clearly reflect the Pop Art style through colour, composition and graphic elements.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. The design must be inspired by Mayan Gold or other ancient civilizations and cultures.
Main Technique. Any professional nail technique may be used.
Important. Historical inspiration should be clearly recognizable while maintaining originality and artistic interpretation.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. Create wearable salon nails inspired by the Mayan Gold theme.
Main Technique. Any professional modeling technique may be used.
Important. The work should combine commercial salon quality with elements inspired by ancient cultures.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. Create a salon nail design inspired by the Mayan Gold theme.
Main Technique. Any professional nail art technique may be used.
Important. The design should remain wearable while creatively incorporating elements of the championship theme.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. Create an avant-garde composition featuring long nails and an original artistic concept.
Main Technique. Any professional modeling and nail art techniques may be used.
Important. The emphasis should be placed on creative vision, shape, proportions and artistic presentation.
Competition Entry. Submit one macro poster featuring a single creative nail.
Theme. The nail design must be inspired by the Mayan Gold theme.
Main Technique. Any professional nail art technique may be used.
Important. The design should clearly communicate the theme while demonstrating originality and attention to detail.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. Create nails in the Stiletto shape.
Main Technique. Any professional modeling system may be used.
Important. The nails must demonstrate correct architecture, symmetry, balance and precise shaping characteristic of the Stiletto form.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. Create an elegant wedding manicure.
Main Technique. Any professional manicure or nail art technique may be used.
Important. The design should reflect sophistication, harmony and suitability for bridal styling.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. Create nails in the EDGE shape.
Main Technique. Any professional modeling system may be used.
Important. The work should demonstrate correct geometry, symmetry and technical precision specific to the EDGE shape.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. Create nails in any extreme competition shape.
Main Technique. Any professional modeling technique may be used.
Important. The emphasis should be on technical difficulty, architecture, symmetry and originality while maintaining professional execution.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional advertising poster.
Theme. Create a commercial advertisement promoting nail services.
Main Technique. Any professional nail technique may be used.
Important. The design should attract potential clients and be suitable for real salon advertising. The quality of the nail work must remain the central focus.
Competition Entry. Submit one macro poster featuring a single nail.
Theme. The nail must feature a floral composition.
Main Technique. Any professional nail art technique may be used.
Important. The flower design should be the dominant artistic element and demonstrate fine detailing and artistic balance.
Competition Entry. Submit one macro poster featuring a single nail.
Theme. The design must focus on crystal inlay.
Main Technique. Professional crystal placement is the primary artistic technique.
Important. The artistic effect should be achieved mainly through the composition, placement and harmony of crystals and decorative stones.
Competition Entry. Submit one macro poster featuring a single nail.
Theme. The design must include a handmade three-dimensional sculptural element.
Main Technique. The figurine must be completely handmade using professional nail modeling materials.
Important. Ready-made decorations are not permitted. The sculpture must remain the main artistic element.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. The design must be created primarily using airbrush techniques.
Main Technique. Airbrushing must be the dominant artistic technique.
Additional Techniques. Hand painting and other nail art techniques may be used only as supporting elements.
Important. The quality of airbrush application should be clearly visible and remain the main focus of the work.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. The design must be created primarily using the One Stroke painting technique.
Main Technique. One Stroke painting must be the dominant artistic technique.
Additional Techniques. Other nail art techniques may be used only as supporting elements.
Important. The quality of brushwork, color blending and stroke precision should remain the main focus.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. Create a nail design inspired by the traditional Zhostovo painting style.
Main Technique. The Zhostovo technique must be the primary artistic element.
Important. The work should demonstrate characteristic floral composition, brush technique and color harmony typical of Zhostovo art.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. The composition must present a coordinated manicure and pedicure.
Main Technique. Any professional nail technique may be used.
Important. The manicure and pedicure should complement each other and create a harmonious overall presentation.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. Present a professionally executed pedicure.
Main Technique. Any professional pedicure technique may be used.
Important. The focus should be on clean execution, aesthetics and professional presentation.
Competition Entry. Submit one "Before & After" poster.
Theme. Demonstrate the transformation achieved through a professional pedicure.
Main Technique. Any professional pedicure technique may be used.
Important. The before and after photographs must clearly show the improvement while maintaining natural and realistic presentation.
Competition Entry. Submit one "Before & After" poster.
Theme. Present the reconstruction of damaged toenails.
Main Technique. Any professional reconstruction technique may be used.
Important. The transformation should demonstrate technical skill while achieving a natural-looking result.
Competition Entry. Submit one "Before & After" poster.
Theme. Present the results of a professional medical pedicure.
Main Technique. Professional medical pedicure procedures must be demonstrated.
Important. The photographs should clearly document the improvement while maintaining ethical and professional presentation.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. Create a pedicure design using the One Stroke technique.
Main Technique. One Stroke painting must be the primary artistic technique.
Important. The emphasis should remain on the quality of the One Stroke painting.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. Create a pedicure inspired by the Zhostovo painting style.
Main Technique. The Zhostovo technique must be the dominant artistic element.
Important. The traditional style should remain clearly recognizable.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. The nail surface must be completely covered with hand-painted artwork.
Main Technique. The design must be entirely hand painted.
Additional Techniques. Decorative materials may be used only as minor supporting elements.
Important. The artistic value should be created primarily through painting rather than decoration.
Competition Entry. Submit one professional poster.
Theme. Create a classic French manicure.
Main Technique. Any professional French technique may be used.
Important. The work should demonstrate perfect smile lines, clean structure and timeless elegance.
Competition Entry. Submit one macro photograph of a single nail.
Theme. Demonstrate the highest level of manicure preparation and finishing.
Main Technique. Any professional manicure technique may be used.
Important. The photograph should clearly showcase flawless cuticle work, smooth surface and perfect finishing.
Competition Entry. Submit one macro photograph of a single nail.
Theme. The nail must be at least 12 cm in length.
Main Technique. Any professional nail technique may be used.
Important. The work should demonstrate structural balance, artistic design and technical excellence despite the extreme length.
Competition Entry. The competition entry may consist of 1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 nail tips, depending on the selected nomination.
Theme. There is no mandatory theme.
Main Technique. The One Stroke technique must be the primary artistic element.
Additional Techniques. Other techniques may be used only as supporting elements.
Important. The quality of brushwork, color transitions and stroke control will define the artistic value of the work.
Competition Entry. The competition entry may consist of 1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 nail tips, depending on the selected nomination.
Theme. There is no mandatory theme.
Main Technique. Airbrushing must be the primary artistic technique.
Additional Techniques. Other nail art techniques may be used only as supporting elements.
Important. The quality of gradients, stencil work and airbrush precision should remain the main focus.
Competition Entry. The competition entry may consist of 1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 nail tips, depending on the selected nomination.
Theme. There is no mandatory theme.
Main Technique. The main artistic element must be hand painting.
Additional Techniques. Any professional painting style may be used, including acrylic paints, gel paints, gel polish painting, watercolor effects, fine line art and mixed painting techniques.
Decorative Materials. Decorative elements may be used only as supporting details.
Important. This nomination evaluates artistic painting skills. Decorative materials should not dominate the composition.
Competition Entry. The competition entry may consist of 2, 3, 5 or 10 nail tips, depending on the selected nomination.
Theme. There is no mandatory theme.
Main Technique. The design must be created primarily using gel paints.
Additional Techniques. Other techniques may be used only to support the main composition.
Important. The artistic value should be created mainly through painting with gel paints.
Competition Entry. The competition entry may consist of 2, 3, 5 or 10 nail tips, depending on the selected nomination.
Theme. There is no mandatory theme.
Main Technique. The watercolor painting technique must be the primary artistic element.
Additional Techniques. Other techniques may be used only as supporting elements.
Important. The work should demonstrate transparency, softness, layering and the characteristic effects of watercolor painting.
Competition Entry. The competition entry may consist of 2, 3, 5 or 10 nail tips, depending on the selected nomination.
Theme. There is no mandatory theme.
Main Technique. The artwork must be created primarily using gel polish.
Additional Techniques. Supporting decorative techniques are permitted but must not dominate the composition.
Important. The artistic effect should be achieved mainly through the use of gel polish rather than additional decoration.
Competition Entry. The competition entry may consist of 1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 nail tips, depending on the selected nomination.
Theme. There is no mandatory theme.
Main Technique. The primary artistic technique must be handmade three-dimensional sculpture created using acrylic, gel, polygel or a combination of professional nail modeling materials.
Additional Techniques. Painting, pigments, foil, glitter, chrome and other nail art techniques may be used only as supporting elements.
Decorative Materials. Crystals are permitted but must not exceed 10% of the overall composition.
Important. All sculptural elements must be handmade. The sculpture must remain the dominant artistic element throughout the composition.
Competition Entry. The competition entry may consist of 1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 nail tips, depending on the selected nomination.
Theme. There is no mandatory theme.
Main Technique. The primary artistic technique must be crystal inlay.
Decorative Materials. Crystals, rhinestones, Swarovski crystals, pixie crystals, caviar beads, chains and other professional nail decorations may be freely used.
Additional Techniques. Painting, textures, chrome, pigments and glitter may be used as supporting elements.
Important. The artistic value must be created primarily through the composition, placement and harmony of decorative materials.
Competition Entry. The competition entry may consist of 1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 nail tips, depending on the selected nomination.
Theme. Recreate or reinterpret a famous artwork from a museum collection.
Main Technique. Any professional nail art technique may be used.
Important. The original artwork should remain recognizable while demonstrating artistic adaptation to nail art.
Competition Entry. Submit one nail tip.
Theme. Create a recognizable famous character from films, cartoons, comics, literature or games.
Main Technique. Any professional nail art technique may be used.
Important. The character should be immediately recognizable and accurately represented.
Competition Entry. The competition entry may consist of 1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 nail tips.
Theme. Create nail art inspired by cartoon style.
Main Technique. Any professional painting technique may be used.
Important. The work should clearly reflect the visual language of cartoons through style, colours and composition.
Competition Entry. The competition entry may consist of 1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 pedicure tips.
Theme. There is no mandatory theme.
Main Technique. Airbrush must be the dominant artistic technique.
Important. The quality of airbrush application should remain the main focus.
Competition Entry. The competition entry may consist of 1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 pedicure tips.
Theme. There is no mandatory theme.
Main Technique. One Stroke painting must be the primary artistic technique.
Important. The work should demonstrate professional brush control and colour blending.
Competition Entry. The competition entry may consist of 1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 pedicure tips.
Theme. Traditional Zhostovo floral painting.
Main Technique. The Zhostovo technique must be the dominant artistic element.
Important. The traditional style should remain clearly recognizable.
Competition Entry. The competition entry may consist of 1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 pedicure tips.
Theme. There is no mandatory theme.
Main Technique. Any professional pedicure nail art technique may be used.
Important. The design should be suitable for pedicure proportions while demonstrating artistic creativity.
Competition Entry. The competition entry may consist of 1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 nail tips.
Theme. Create artwork inspired by the Pop Art movement.
Main Technique. Painting must remain the primary artistic element.
Important. The design should clearly reflect Pop Art through colour, graphics and composition.
Competition Entry. The competition entry may consist of 1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 nail tips.
Theme. The design must be inspired by Mayan Gold or ancient civilizations.
Main Technique. Any professional nail art technique may be used.
Important. The championship theme should remain clearly recognizable.
Competition Entry. Submit 1 or 2 nail tips.
Theme. Create a realistic portrait of a person.
Main Technique. Painting must be the primary artistic technique.
Important. The emphasis should be placed on facial proportions, likeness and realistic detailing.
Competition Entry. The competition entry may consist of 1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 nail tips.
Theme. Create a modern abstract composition.
Main Technique. Any professional nail art technique may be used.
Important. The artistic value should be based on composition, colour harmony, rhythm and originality rather than realism.
Competition Entry. Submit 1 or 2 nail tips.
Theme. Reproduce an existing reference image.
Main Technique. The original image must be recreated with the highest possible level of accuracy.
Important. The reference image must be submitted together with the competition work. The goal is maximum similarity to the original.
Competition Entry. The competition entry may consist of 1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 nail tips.
Theme. Create artwork featuring one or more animals.
Main Technique. Any professional painting technique may be used.
Important. The animal should be realistically represented and easily recognizable.
Competition Entry. The competition entry may consist of 1, 2, 3, 5 or 10 nail tips.
Theme. Traditional Zhostovo floral painting.
Main Technique. The Zhostovo technique must be the primary artistic element.
Important. The work should preserve the traditional composition, brushwork and colour harmony of the Zhostovo style.
Competition Entry. Submit one handmade decorative object.
Theme. There is no mandatory theme.
Main Technique. The object must be completely handmade using acrylic, gel, polygel or other professional nail modeling materials.
Important. Ready-made figurines are not permitted.
Competition Entry. Submit one decorative object.
Theme. There is no mandatory theme.
Main Technique. Crystal decoration must be the primary artistic element.
Important. The artistic value should be created mainly through crystal composition and placement.
Competition Entry. Submit one wearable jewelry item.
Theme. Create jewelry incorporating professional nail art techniques.
Main Technique. Any professional modeling and decorative techniques may be used.
Important. The object should be wearable and professionally finished.
Competition Entry. Submit one decorative object.
Theme. There is no mandatory theme.
Main Technique. Any professional nail materials and techniques may be used.
Important. The object should demonstrate creativity, craftsmanship and professional finishing.
Competition Entry. Submit one decorative object.
Theme. There is no mandatory theme.
Main Technique. Airbrush must be the dominant artistic technique.
Important. The artistic effect should be achieved primarily through airbrush work.
Competition Entry. Submit one composition created on an artificial hand.
Theme. There is no mandatory theme.
Main Technique. Create luxury decorative nails with an artistic concept.
Requirements. The nails must be extra long and presented on an artificial hand.
Important. The work should demonstrate exceptional creativity, luxury styling and high technical execution.
Competition Entry. Submit one complete set of nails.
Theme. There is no mandatory theme.
Main Technique. The nails must be created using the Dual Form technique.
Important. The emphasis should be placed on correct architecture, symmetry, clean execution and professional use of Dual Forms.
Nails League — Mayan Gold Championship