{"product_id":"americas-250th-birthday-party-nail-art-competition","title":"America's 250th Birthday Party Nail Art Competition (TURN IN)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote type=\"cite\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eCelebrate America's 250th birthday with a creative nail art design that captures the spirit of the nation's anniversary. Think beyond traditional red, white, and blue and create a festive party worthy of this historic milestone. Designs may include patriotic elements, fireworks, iconic landmarks, historical influences, celebrations, Americana, or your unique interpretation of America's 250th birthday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDROP OFF Saturday July 25th, 12:00pm-6:00pm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompetition Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEntry Format\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompetition piece must consist of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10 decorated nail tips\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTips must be displayed on a presentation board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll 10 tips must coordinate as a complete collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntries must be completed prior to the event and turned in at registration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Usage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny professional nail products may be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-painted art, sculpting, chrome, foils, embellishments, mixed media, and 3D elements are permitted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll artwork must be created by the competitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRules\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne entry per competitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntries must be original work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntries must not have been previously entered in another competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe competitor's name must not appear on the front of the display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo live work may be performed after submission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJudging Criteria\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCreativity \u0026amp; Originality – 25 Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnique interpretation of the theme and artistic vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTheme Interpretation – 25 Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow well the design represents America's 250th Birthday Party.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Execution – 25 Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean application, detail work, balance, and professional finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverall Presentation – 15 Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisual impact and cohesiveness of the 10-piece set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDifficulty \u0026amp; Complexity – 10 Points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevel of skill demonstrated through techniques and design elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Possible Score: 100 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote type=\"cite\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"\u003eSubmission Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntries must be submitted by the designated competition deadline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll entries will be displayed during the event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJudges' decisions are final.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePhotography Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy entering the competition, participants grant permission for photographs of their entry to be used by event organizers for promotional and educational purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood luck, and let's celebrate America's 250th birthday with creativity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":59504845652254,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/7176\/9118\/files\/IMG_3812.jpg?v=1781048243","url":"https:\/\/hairlifeinthesmokies.com\/products\/americas-250th-birthday-party-nail-art-competition","provider":"Hair Life in the Smokies 2026","version":"1.0","type":"link"}