Reality Nails – 3 Nail Tips and 3 Themes

Puerto Rico through the ages

Topic 1 – PR before 1493
Topic 2 – PR during 1850
Topic 3 – PR of today 2026

Decorate 3 full cover press-on nail tips, inspired by the three themes mentioned above.
3 nails = 3 different designs.

Requirements

Submit a text document describing the 3 nail designs in English, with a maximum of 150 words in total.

Make sure the judge can clearly identify each block of 50 words corresponding to each design.

The finished designs must have a shape and length suitable for a salon client.

All entries must be completely new to Nailympia and can only be registered once in this competition.

The photograph must be original and must not have been previously published or displayed in public or on social media.

All designs must be original and must not have been used in previous competitions or be based on existing images.

Permitted

• Flat Art
• Decorations with crystals (rhinestones)

The following are permitted:

• Non-toxic artistic paints
• Gel nail polish
• Glitters
• Foils
• Charms
• Rhinestones
• Flat stones
• Decals
• Decorative ornaments
• Stamping
• One Stroke
• Dip System

Any technique typical of salon work with a client is permitted, except 3D art.

Not Allowed

• 3D art is not allowed. Only flat designs or decorations with crystals and flat elements are accepted.
• It is not necessary to present a mood board.
• All entries must be new to Nailympia and can only be submitted once.
• Reused work from previous years is not accepted.
• The work must not have been previously published on social media, entered in another competition, or published in magazines or any other medium.
• A maximum of one (1) entry per competitor is allowed.
• Black and white or sepia-effect photographs are not accepted.

Presentation

Increase your participation.

The 3 tips should be placed side by side on a white sheet of paper, so that they are clearly visible, and then photographed.

Next, take 3 additional photographs, one of each tip individually, also on a white background and with good visibility.

In total you will need to send 4 photographs:

• 1 photograph showing all 3 tips together
• 3 individual photographs, one of each type

Photograph Requirements

• Minimum: 2 MB
• Maximum: 10 MB

Descriptive Document

Submit a text document describing the 3 nail designs in English, with a maximum of 150 words.

Make sure the judge can clearly distinguish each block of 50 words corresponding to each of the three designs.