The purpose of this contest is to evaluate each contestant’s preparation for employment and to recognize outstanding students’ excellence and professionalism in the field of nail technology. The practical applications evaluate the contestant’s ability to perform the most common nail services in the salon today. The contest consists of six separate segments: oral communication skills, acrylic application, tip and light-cured enhancement overlay application, nail polish application, nail art, pedicuring and a written exam. The written exam tests basic knowledge of proper sanitation, chemical safety, salon procedures, etc.