Outline of exam

Autumn 2024(to be held in October)

NAI LI ST EXAM I NAT I ON 2024 AUTU MNNAILIST CERTIFICATEEXAMINATIONQualiﬁcation by the Nailist Certiﬁcate Examination is certiﬁed by the Japan Nailist Examination Center (JNEC),which is authorized as a public interest incorporated foundation.

Level 1 for top-level professional nailist
This proves that you have acquired comprehensive skills and knowledge
on nail extension, repair, and nail art.

Level 2 for nail care professional
This proves that you have acquired the skills and knowledge on nail care, repair,
tip and wrap, and nail art, that are appropriate for salon work.

Level 3 for nailist who have mastered the basics
This proves that you have acquired the basic skills and knowledge on nail care and nail art.

JNEC certiﬁed model hands
The Japan Nailist Examination Center(JNEC) statesin addition to bringing along conventional hand models when taking examinations at
all levels, it is also possible to take examinations using JNEC certiﬁed model hands.
◀ For detailed information, please refer tothe Special JNEC Model Hand Website.
https://www.nail-kentei.or.jp/modelhand/◀ Please scan this code for the practicalexamination scoring criteria.

https://www.nail-kentei.or.jp/about/#about̲cont̲3◀ Please scan this code for the rules
for the JNEC certiﬁed model hands.
https://www.nail-kentei.or.jp/pdf/modelhand̲regulations.pdf＜JNEC certiﬁed model hands ＞＜JNEC certiﬁed nail tips ＞

Product name ST Model Hand Set
Company name Takigawa Co., Ltd.
［Set contents ］
Hand (right) / hand (left) / 10 nail tips x 2 sheets /50 loose cuticles x 1 sheet /20 pieces of double-sided tape x 1 sheet*These certiﬁed loose cuticles are stickers style.

＜JNEC certiﬁed loose cuticles ＞

See here for
product details.

Link goes to the websiteof the company providing
certiﬁed products.

*For inquiries about products or purchase methods,
please access the contact information via the above QR code.
*Please do not contact the JNEC Secretariat because
we cannot respond to inquiries.

＜JNEC certiﬁed label ＞-1-

*Sections of the Nailist Examination Requirements that are especially important points are marked in red.

Outline of exam
Level
2
1

Exam date

Saturday,
October 19

Sunday,October 20

Level
2

Level
3

Sunday,October 27

Sapporo, Morioka, Sendai, Tokyo, Nagoya, Niigata, Kanazawa, Osaka, Hiroshima, Takamatsu, Fukuoka , Okinawa

Exam site*Level 3 will be conducted all over the country.
See here（https://www.nail-kentei.or.jp/pdf/area3.pdf）for detail information.
*Be sure to check the exam venue and time on the exam admission card.

Exam fee

Level
1

tax
12,500 Yen (Consumptionof 1,136 yen)

Level 1 examinee

Eligibility forthe exam

Level 2 examinee
Level 3 examinee

Level
2

tax
9,800 Yen (Consumptionof 890 yen)

Level
3

tax
6,800 Yen (Consumptionof 618 yen)

* Including 10%
consumption tax

Level 2 licensee only.
* Please write certiﬁcation number (printed on the certiﬁcate of passing) of Level 2 on the application.
Level 3 licensee only.
* Please write certiﬁcation number (printed on the certiﬁcate of passing) of Level 3 on the application.
Anyone is eligible if the person has completed compulsory education at the time of the exam.

* Exams may only be taken 1 level at a time.

If this section is not completed at the time of the application or within the application period,
exemption from the written examination will not apply.

Written exam
exemption

Applicant

Level

Level 1 For those who "passed the written exam only" in Spring 2024 exam (April).
Level 2・3 For those who "passed the written exam only" in Summer 2024 exam (July).

Write-in column for the written
exam exemption on the application form

Enter your exam number for Spring 2024 exam (April).
Enter your exam number for Summer 2024 exam (July).

Application
periodAugust 1 (Thu.) ‒ August 30 (Fri.), 2024

Application
methodExamination applications can be made only via the internet. Please apply from the JNEC website (https://www.nail-kentei.or.jp)
Access the website from either the URL or QR code shown above. Be sure to submit your application and pay the required fees
within the application period. For group applications, please refer to the website.
(Group applications are available for groups of 10 or more people from the same corporation.)

Lottery

Because of the limited capacity of the examination venue, if applications exceed the venue s capacity, examinees will be selected from among applicants via
a random lottery. Applicants who miss out in the lottery for this examination will be eligible to sit the Nailist Examination 2025 Spring for Level 1 andNailist Examination 2025 Winter for Levels 2 and 3. Please note that such applicants are not eligible to sit any alternative examination other than that
stipulated and are not eligible for a refund. (Notice as to whether or not a lottery will be held will be posted on the JNEC website around mid-September.)Payment

Final conﬁrmation of applications is issued after payment of the examination fee has been completed. Applications will be voidif payment is not made. The examination fee can be paid by either credit card or convenience store payment (must be paid within
three days after completion of registration). Check your convenience store payment slip number on the screen after the application
has been completed. The JNEC does not send payment forms to applicants. The examination fee will not be refunded for any
reason, except in the event the examination is canceled. In the event that the examination is postponed, the examination fee
will be applied to an alternative examination. Examinees with exemption from the written examination cannot receive a discount or refund.

ModelsFor the practical examination, examinees require either a model or JNEC certiﬁed model hands.
* If you select "Bring JNEC certiﬁed model hands," please personally prepare for the JNEC certiﬁed model hands.
Moreover, if you take an exam using JNEC certiﬁed model hands, we recommend that you prepare them in advance for the application.

Changes

Cancellations and changes in choice of examination level,venue,model/modelhands selection,etc. will not be accepted after theapplication period has passed.

*The application method by postal payment form is no longer available from the Nailist Examination 2023 Autumn. Please apply via the internet.
* Please agree to the "Handling of Personal Information" and the "Personal Information Handled by JNEC" on p. 3 before submitting your application.

The following schedule is a model case. Please check the oﬃcial schedule using your examination admission slip.
It is not possible to select the time of your examination (morning /afternoon).

Time schedule

Level 1

11:30

Door opens

12:15-12:25 Conﬁrm attendance/preliminary review (10 minutes)
12:25-14:55 Skills exam (150 minutes)

14:55-15:55 Skill review (60 minutes)

Level 2

Level 3

AM 9:10
Door opens
AM 9:30
Door opens
9:45-9:55 Conﬁrm attendance/preliminary review (10 minutes)
10:05-10:15 Conﬁrm attendance/preliminary review (10 minutes)
9:55-10:25 Skills exam/the ﬁrst half (30 minutes)
10:15 - 11: 20 Skills exam (65 minutes)
10:26-11:21 Skills exam/the second half (55 minutes)
11:20 -11:50 Skill review (30 minutes)
11:50-12:05 Written exam preparation
11:21-12:10 Skill review (49 minutes)(including time for cleaning up tools) (15 minutes)
12:10-12:25 Written exam preparation
12:05-12:35 Written exam (30 minutes)(including time for cleaning up tools) (15 minutes)
12:35
Finished
12:25-13:00 Written exam (35 minutes)
13:00
Finished
PM 13:20
Door opens
PM 12:55
Door opens
13:30-13:40 Conﬁrm attendance/preliminary review (10 minutes)
13:55-14:05 Conﬁrm attendance/preliminary review (10 minutes)
13:40-14:45 Skills exam (65 minutes)
14:05-14:35 Skills exam/ the ﬁrst half (30 minutes)
14:45-15:15 Skill review (30 minutes)
14:36-15:31 Skills exam/the second half (55 minutes)
15:15 -15:30 Written exam preparation(including time for cleaning up tools) (15 minutes)

15:55-16:10 Written exam preparation(including time for cleaning up tools) (15 minutes)

15:31-16:20 Skill review (49 minutes)

15:30-16:00 Written exam (30 minutes)

16:10 -16:50 Written exam (40 minutes)

16:20-16:35 Written exam preparation(including time for cleaning up tools) (15 minutes)

16:00

16:50

Finished

16:35-17:10 Written exam (35 minutes)
17:10
Finished-2-

Finished

Application to pass/fail announcement【 Application period 】From August 1 (Thu.) ‑ August 30 (Fri.) , 2024

Application
methodExamination applications are accepted only via the internet.
Please apply via the JNEC website. ( https://www.nail-kentei.or.jp ) Access the website from either
the URL or QR code shown above.Be sure to submit your application and pay the required fees
within the application period.
For group applications, please refer to the website.
(Group applications are available for groups of 10 or more people from the same corporation.)・Please refer to "Application Method" on p. 2 for the points to note regarding lottery / payment / models / changes.

【 Exam admission card sent 】Around the end of September, 2024 (*Domestic shipping only)

Examination
admission slip
Inquiry period(If you do not receive
your examination admission
slip in the mail …)

If your examination
admission slip does not
arrive in the mail,or the name or address
is incorrect

October 2 (Wed.) ‒ 18:00 on October 9 (Wed.), 2024
Please make inquiries during the above-stated period either by telephone or
by using the QR code shown at the right to access our Inquiries page.

・Please attach an ID photograph (3 cm x 2.4 cm, taken within six months) to your examination admission slip.
You may lose points for photographs that are snapshots, copies, or processed.
・The name printed on the examination admission slip will be the name shown on the pass/fail notiﬁcation and pass certiﬁcate.
There is a charge for reissuing a pass certiﬁcate, so be sure to check that the name of the examination admission slip is correct.
・Inquiries will not be accepted outside the period stated above. Please note that the JNEC cannot be held responsible,
even in the unlikely event that you are unable to take the examination.

Level
1

Day of the exam

Inquiries period

Saturday,
October 19

Level
2

Sunday,October 20

Level
3

Sunday,October 27

You must bring the exam admission card on the day of the exam.
・Prior notiﬁcation not required for absence.
・Any contact shall be made to the Examination center on the day of the exam. Contacting the site is not accepted.

【 Pass/fail notiﬁcation sent 】Around the end of November, 2024 (*Domestic shipping only)
Pass/fail results can also be checked on the JNEC website.

Pass/failnotiﬁcation

If your pass/failnotiﬁcation does not
arrive in the mail,or you cannot accessthe results on the
JNEC website.

Inquiries period

November 27 (Wed.) ‒ 18:00 on December 11 (Wed.) , 2024
Please make inquiries during the above-stated period either by telephone or
by using the QR code shown at the right to access our Inquiries page.

・To access the internet Inquiries page, you will need your examinee number and date of birth.
・There is a charge for reissuing a pass certiﬁcate once the inquiries period has passed.

【 Certiﬁcate of passing sent 】Around the middle of December 2024 (*Domestic shipping only)
Inquiries period

Certiﬁcate
passing

If your pass certiﬁcate
does not arrivein the mail

December 25 (Wed.),2024 ‒ 18:00 on January 10 (Fri.),2024
Please make inquiries during the above-stated period either by telephone or
by using the QR code shown at the right to access our Inquiries page.

・Examinees who pass the examination will be sent a pass certiﬁcate.
Those who pass the Level 1 examination will also receive a Level 1 certiﬁed badge.
・There is a charge for reissuing a pass certiﬁcate once the inquiries period has passed.
*The schedule is subject to change. Please check your examination admission slip.
*If you are set up for domain designated reception, please set your device to be able to receive e-mails from @nail-kentei.or.jp, @veritrans.jp, and @mousikondenet.jp.
The JNEC cannot be held responsible if an applicant is unable to submit an application because an email did not arrive, regardless of the reason.
*If you have had a change of address due to moving, please use the Post Oﬃce s forwarding service.

Handling of personal information

The personal information (including sensitive information) of those applying to sit for the examination (hereinafter referred to as Applicants ) is used within the scope necessary
forimplementing the examination applied for and to the extent necessary for achieving that purpose (securing a seat in the examination venue etc.). Furthermore, this personal
information is to be gathered using legal and fair methods. As a rule, the organizer of this examination, the Japan Nailist Examination Center (hereinafter referred to as the
JNEC ) may not disclose personal information gathered from applicants to a third party without the written consent of the applicants. After conclusion of the examination, theJNEC or a group commissioned by the JNEC may contact applicants to provide information about future examinations or other JNEC activities via direct mail, telephone, or
e-mail. If you do not want to be contacted in this way, please contact the JNEC.
▶Please refer to the link on the right for the personal information handled by JNEC. ( https://www.nail-kentei.or.jp/pdf/personaldata.pdf ) or access our website using
the QR code at the right.

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Examination precautions
No questions regarding the examination are accepted.
Be sure to carefully read the examination guidelines.
Precautions when coming to the site
Before the preliminary review begins, take a seat together with your model, or alternately, prepare your JNEC certiﬁed model hand
and take a seat. The examination cannot begin until the examinees are all seated.
1 . Application for the exam on the day of the exam will not be accepted, no exceptions. Examinee and his/her model, whohave completed certain application procedures, may enter the exam site. Examinee may not be substituted.
Children or pets are not allowed to enter.
2 . Maintenance of the environment may be diﬃcult according to the weather/season. Please be dressed appropriately
so you can adjust to the room temperature as sensory temperature varies among people.
3 . Examinees must take public transport to come to the exam site. No illegal parking, junk parking, pick-up car parking
near the exam site, store parking lot, or open areas. (However, this excludes those who need assistance.) On the day ofthe exam, allow enough time for arrival to the exam site because there can be a delay in public transport due to weather
and other factors.

Points to consider at the exam site
1 . You cannot take the skills or written exam only. (Excluding examinee exempt from written exam.)2 . There is no reception counter. Please check to be sure that your seating position is correct. It is your responsibility if you sit in the wrong seat.
3 . The practical examination and the review are both lengthy examinations. If you wish to go to the toilet during the examination,please obtain the examiner s permission.
4 . Please take trash home with you. Do not use spaces outside of the examination venue (including restaurants etc.) to prepare
for the examination or nail oﬀ.
5 . Only a watch is acceptable as an accessory around the hands during the skills exam for both examinee and model.
6. Examinee's nail may be of any coloring, but keep in mind that it should be appropriate as that of an examinee.
Also, please make sure that your hair style does not interfere with the examination, such as hair falling down the front
or side of your head during the examination.
7. Do not take the examination question sheet or answer sheet out of the examination venue.
8 . Eating, drinking, and smoking are prohibited in the examination venue.
9 . However, it is permitted to hydrate (drinking water or tea from PET bottles).
10. It is not permitted to use smartphones, mobile telephones, PHS phones, smart watches, or other multifunctional electronic
devices inside the examination venue (even if the device is being used as a clock). Furthermore, it is not permitted to ﬁlm
or record (using a smartphone, mobile telephone, camera, or tablet etc.) inside the examination venue.
11. Unauthorized reproduction of the oﬃcial workbook for the written exam of the Nailist Certiﬁcate Examination, including copying, scanning,and digitizing, is prohibited by the Copyright Act. Therefore, bringing such a reproduction with you into the exam site is not permitted.
12. Inside the venue there may be inspections or photographing/ﬁlming by news media. In the even that ﬁlming/recording takes placeand images are distributed, this will be carried out in accordance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information.
13. Only the applicant has the right to take the Nailist Certiﬁcate Examination on the day of the exam. A proxy is prohibitedfrom taking the exam on behalf of the applicant; furthermore, the applicant is prohibited from transferring the right to takethe exam to any other person. There may be cases that we ask you to present your ID to verify your identity. (If you
cannot verify your identity, you may not be allowed to take the exam.)

Items required for taking the examination
Examination admission slip (be sure to attach your ID photo.)
All tools necessary for taking the practical examination (bring extra materials and tools at your own discretion.)
Writing utensils (pencils or mechanical pencils [HB or B], eraser [that erases well])Indoor shoes (May be necessary depending on the venue. Please be sure to check your examination admission slip.)*No tools or equipment can be borrowed. For the written examination, please do not use a ballpoint pen (including erasable pens) or felt-tip pen.

Cancellation of the examination due to a contingency situation
It is possible that the examination may be canceled because of any diﬃculty in securing the examination venue
due to a contingency situation (typhoon, earthquake, tsunami, or other natural disaster, strike, or viral epidemic) orother circumstances, such as a blackout or traﬃc/communication/distribution congestion. Notices of cancellation
are posted on the JNEC website, so please be sure to check.
Please note that in some cases, depending on the scale of the disaster, phones may not be connected. Follow-up
after the cancellation of the license exam will be announced accordingly. We will not be responsible for the examinee s inconvenience, expenses (excluding exam fee), or any other personal damage caused by the cancellation of
the exam.
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Level3

Exam Sunday,
date October 27

Scope of
Examination

Manicurist basic master

Basic skills and knowledge on nail care and nail art.
Practical exam Preliminary review (10 minutes) ／Practical examination (65 minutes)
Written exam Question format: multiple choice questions (mark sheet) (30 minutes)

Pass criteria

Scope of questions: hygiene and sterilization / nail composition (dermatology)
nail diseases and problems (physiological anatomy of nails) / nail care procedures
Language selection: Choose from Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin),
Korean, and English at the time of application.
Practical examination: 38 points or higher (out of total score of 50 points)
Written examination: 80 points or higher (out of total score of 100 points)
It is possible to check Practical examination scoring criteria via the QR code at right.

Rules and important notes on the skills exam

* Hereinafter, JNEC certiﬁed model hands are referred to as "Certiﬁed model hands"
and JNEC certiﬁed nail tips are referred to as "Certiﬁed nail tips."【All levels】Polishing oﬀ will not be carried out in the practical examination. Do not apply a color polish in advance.
Examinees taking the examination with a model

Examinees taking the examination with JNEC certified model hands

Rules● Models will not be allowed if it is found that their nails or the skin around their nails are diseased.
● The base for models nails must be natural nails, but extensions (including virtual) or
repairs (including glued on) up to two nails are acceptable. However, the color andshape must match that of the natural nails. When using nails with extensions/repairs,
be sure to report this during the preliminary review.
● Do not ﬁle or clean cuticles for at least one week prior to the practical examination.

● Use right/left certiﬁed model hands with JNEC certiﬁed labels attached.
● Prior to the examination, attach JNEC certiﬁed nail tips with JNEC certiﬁed loose
cuticles attached to the ten ﬁngers in an appropriate manner. (Refer to the
JNEC website for instructions on how to attach the tips/cuticles.
● Do not adjust the length or shape of the certiﬁed nail tips prior to the examination.

Preliminary review(10 minutes)

Important notes【All levels】Do not adjust the model s nails or the certiﬁed nail tips on the certiﬁed model hands prior to the commencement of theexaminationeither inside or outside the examination venue.During table-setting and the examination, place certiﬁed
model hands,tools, and materials on paper towels or arm rests; do not place them directly on the table.
Examinees taking the examination with JNEC certified model hands

Examinees taking the examination with a model● Models must be aged 15 years or older (no gender restriction).
● Prohibited to use the same model in the morning and in the afternoon.

● Certiﬁed model hands must be in good condition with no conspicuous grime around the
cuticles and no noticeable scratches.
● Certiﬁed model hands must be handled and treated with care, the same as human hands.
● Use of arms or suction cups to secure the certiﬁed model hands is prohibited.
● Use of certiﬁed model hands with characters, lines, or scales written on them is prohibited.
● If a certiﬁed nail tips comes oﬀ during the examination, it should be reattached immediately.
Certiﬁed nail tips must be treated while attached to the certiﬁed model hands. (If a certiﬁed nail tips
comes oﬀ on the way to the examination venue, reattach the tip during the time allotted for the practicalexamination. During the preliminary review, lay the detached certiﬁed nail tips next to the certiﬁed model hands.)● After the conclusion of the examination, stretch out all the ﬁngers. Certiﬁed nail tips must be
attached to all ﬁngers.

① Table setting & disinfection management
・Tools and materials setting and product labeling・Use hygienically processed tools and materials, and take care with hygiene.
・Wet sterilizer status (place wood sticks, tweezers, cuticle nippers, and metal pushers should all be in the wet sterilizer)② Condition of model's nails or certiﬁed model hands① Sterilize hands and ﬁngers by thoroughly scrubbing and sterilizing the palms
and backs of the hands, the ﬁngers, and between the ﬁngers.
② The cut style is round.
Ten ﬁngers
of both hands③ The free edge is to be kept to 5 mm or less even if long (maintain balance among the 10 ﬁngers).
④ For ﬁling, use an emery board or ﬁle that is similar in shape to an emery board.
Nail nippers may be used prior to ﬁling.
⑤ Soak the ﬁngertips in a ﬁnger bowl containing an appropriate amount of liquid soap.
⑥ Push back and push up cuticles on all 10 nails.
Use the metal pusher and cuticle nipper on all 10 nails.
When pushing the cuticles back or up, use cuticle cream or cuticle remover.

* A rub and clean disinfection is:

to wipe oﬀ debris from and spread disinfectants on all surfaces of and between ﬁngers
and tip of the nails, using cotton or gauzesoaked into disinfectants, such as ethanol.Do not spray onto the hand directly.
However, if r u b and clean disinfe c tioncannot be performed, in the case of disinfecting dropped items, etc.spraying may beallowed within the limited area of the exam
site.

Coloring

Apply the base coat, color polish, and topcoat on the edge and surface of the nails.
Ten ﬁngers
of both hands① Apply the base coat ﬁrst. (Use of ridge ﬁller is permitted.)② Apply two coats of red color polish. (Use of pearl, lame [glitter], or metallic polish is prohibited.)③ Finish with a topcoat and surface must be polished.

Draw ﬂat art (illustration) and ﬁnish with the topcoat.
Theme : Flowers

Nail art

Practical exam ( 65minutes )Nail care

Sterilize hands and ﬁngers, ﬁling and brush down nails, and clean the cuticles.

Middle ﬁnger
of right hands① Draw ﬂat art that pops on top of a red color polish.
② Use acrylic paints and draw with a brush.
③ Use of lame (glitter) and/or rhinestones is permitted.
④ It is prohibited to bring into the examination designs and other reference materials or to draw the sameart as you are wearing on your own nails on the day of the examination.
⑤ Finish with a topcoat and surface must be polished.

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Nail art samples

Table setting rules and important notes
Table setting & disinfection management

Sanitized tools and materials must be organized and placed.
● Refer to the "Items where product labeling is mandatory" for the third level and label the products.
Label must be easily visible. Alphabetical notation is not allowed.
● When you enter the venue, spray the ethanol that you brought with you on the paper and disinfect your table andchair and the model's chair before being seated. Similarly, disinfect your table and chair and the model's chair
before leaving the venue. (Disinfecting wipe may also be used.)

Table setting rules（Level 3）
Hot water(portable pot)water

* Example of table setting for right handed persons(Switch the tray between right and left if an Examinee’s left handed.)* Place all tools and materials on the tray (feel free to lay out items as you choose).
* During the practical examination, be sure to put tools and materials backonto the tray (items may be placed on paper towels (H) temporarily).

H- Paper towel

I -ArmrestJ

Wet sterilizer

Examadmission
card

K

A

B

Q
L

C

N

M
O
P

E - GauzeR

F- Towel

S

G
T

D

A : Finger bowl
H : Paper towel
B : Water for nail care・・・Set up so that the size covers theworkspace in front of the arm rest
C : Water for art*Replace it with a new one when it gets dirty.
D : Nail brushE : Gauze
I : Armrest・・・Wrap in paper towels
F : Towel
G : Tray（only Gauze、Towel、Nail brushes are placed）*Hot water and water are not mandatory
will be disqualiﬁed if they include【 Prohibited tools and materials 】 Examinees
any of these tools/materials in their set up.

・Nail machine ・Oils ・Art stickers
・Dot pens (marbling tools) ・Other nonregulation tools or materials

Important notes
・All the materials and tools of the following A to T
must be included in the setting.
・Water for A, B and C, hot water and water to reﬁll do nothave to be placed on the tray.
・Use nail products and cosmetic products.
・There is no designated manufacturer/brand for the tools and materials.
・Use towels (F) and paper towels (H) without patterns.
・Trays, ﬁnger bowls, and other containers must be made ofplain plastic, glass, or metal that can be sterilized.
Those made of wood, paper, and cloth cannot be used.
・Mesh bottom trays cannot be used.

Items that product labeling is
mandatory for:J : Wet sterilizer(Containers that can be altered by a disinfectant cannot be used.)・Must be placed in the ﬁle standK : Files・
L : Polish remover・・Use a container with a lid.
M : Cotton・
N : Disinfectant … Ethanol for disinfection, or other disinfectant solution
O : Liquid soap
P : Cuticle remover or cuticle cream
Q : Materials for art (paint, brush, and pallet)
R : Polishes
S : Tray (Place only material and tools.)
T : Trash bag (We recommend a garbage bag that has an opening with a ﬂap.)*Please check the QR code on the rightfor the instructions to set a trash bag.

[ Tools to be always included in wet sterilizer(J) ]Cuticle nippers
Wood sticks
Tweezers Metal pusher

Wood sticks / tweezers / cuticle nippers /metal pusher*You will be disqualiﬁed if you fail to include
any of the above four items.
*If you bring a nail nipper (or other nippers),
place it (them) in the wet sterilizer.
*Wood sticks wrapped in cotton are not allowed.
Lay cotton or gauze and pourdisinfectant solution up to where thetip of the nipper will be covered. If
protection pad for the tip is used,
place cotton or gauze over it.

* Product labeling is for clarifying the content

Wet sterilizer, cotton and related items, disinfectant, polish remover, liquid soap, cuticle remover or cuticle

Level 3 cream, base coat, color polish, top coat

(Note) Label the product when using pre-primer.

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Nail Care Professional

Level

Scope of
Examination

2

Exam Sunday,
date October 20

Skills and knowledge on nail care, repair, tip and wrap, and nail art that are appropriate for salon work.
Practical exam Preliminary review (10 minutes) ／ Practical examination (85 minutes)
Written exam Question format: multiple choice questions (mark sheet) (35 minutes)

Pass criteria

Scope of questions: history of the nail / hygiene and disinfection / nail structure (dermatology) / diseases andtroubles of the nail (physiological anatomy of the nail) / procedures of nail care / types ofrepair and procedures of tip and wrap / overall practical treatments / professionalism etc.
Language selection: Choose from Japanese, Chinese (Mandarin),
Korean, and English at the time of application.
Practical examination: 38 points or higher (out of total score of 50 points)
Written examination: 80 points or higher (out of total score of 100 points)
It is possible to check Practical examination scoring criteria via the QR code at right.

Rules and important notes on the skills exam

* Hereinafter, JNEC certiﬁed model hands are referred to as "Certiﬁed model hands"
and JNEC certiﬁed nail tips are referred to as "Certiﬁed nail tips."

Rules【All levels】Polishing oﬀ will not be carried out in the practical examination. Do not apply a color polish in advance.
Half tips need not be certiﬁed nail tips. (Prepare as you wish.)Examinees taking the examination with a model

Examinees taking the examination with JNEC certified model hands● Models will not be allowed if it is found that their nails or the skin around their nails are diseased.
● The base for models nails must be natural nails, but extensions (including virtual) or
repairs (including glued on) up to two nails are acceptable. However, the color andshape must match that of the natural nails. When using nails with extensions/repairs,
be sure to report this during the preliminary review.*If there is a repair on a tip&wrap ﬁnger,
no requirement to remove if it does not aﬀect the ﬁnish.
● Do not ﬁle or clean cuticles for at least one week prior to the practical examination.

● Use right/left certiﬁed model hands with JNEC certiﬁed labels attached.
● Prior to the examination, attach JNEC certiﬁed nail tips with JNEC certiﬁed loose
cuticles attached to the ten ﬁngers in an appropriate manner. (Refer to the
JNEC website for instructions on how to attach the tips/cuticles.
● Do not adjust the length or shape of the certiﬁed nail tips prior to the examination.

Important notes【All levels】Do not adjust the model s nails or the certiﬁed nail tips on the certiﬁed model hands prior to the commencement of theexaminationeither inside or outside the examination venue.During table-setting and the examination, place certiﬁed
model hands,tools, and materials on paper towels or arm rests; do not place them directly on the table.
Examinees taking the examination with a model

Examinees taking the examination with JNEC certified model hands● Certiﬁed model hands must be in good condition with no conspicuous grime around the
cuticles and no noticeable scratches.
● Certiﬁed model hands must be handled and treated with care, the same as human hands.
● Use of arms or suction cups to secure the certiﬁed model hands is prohibited.
● Use of certiﬁed model hands with characters, lines, or scales written on them is prohibited.
● If a certiﬁed nail tips comes oﬀ during the examination, it should be reattached immediately.
Certiﬁed nail tips must be treated while attached to the certiﬁed model hands. (If a certiﬁed nail tips
comes oﬀ on the way to the examination venue, reattach the tip during the time allotted for the practicalexamination. During the preliminary review, lay the detached certiﬁed nail tips next to the certiﬁed model hands.)● After the conclusion of the examination, stretch out all the ﬁngers. Certiﬁed nail tips must be
attached to all ﬁngers.

① Table setting & disinfection management
・Tools and materials setting and product labeling・Use hygienically processed tools and materials, and take care with hygiene.
・Wet sterilizer status (place wood sticks, tweezers, cuticle nippers, and metal pushers should all be in the wet sterilizer)② Condition of model's nails or certiﬁed model hands

Sterilize hands and ﬁngers, ﬁling and brush down nails, and clean the cuticles.
Nail carereviewFirst half (30 minutes) Preliminary(10 minutes)● Models must be aged 15 years or older (no gender restriction).
● Prohibited to use the same model in the morning and in the afternoon.

Ten ﬁngers
of both handsInterval 1min

① Sterilize the hands and ﬁngers by thoroughly scrubbing and sterilizing the palms and ⑤ Soak the ﬁngertips in a ﬁnger bowl containing an appropriate
backs of the hands, the ﬁngers, and between the ﬁngers (refer to p. 5).
amount of liquid soap.
② The cutting style is round .
⑥ Push back and push up cuticles on all 10 nails.
③ Free edge must be 5 mm at the most.
Use the metal pusher and cuticle nippers on all 10 nails.
(All ten nails must be totally well-balanced.)
When pushing the cuticles back or up, use cuticle creamor cuticle remover.
④ For ﬁling, use an emery board or ﬁle that is similar in shape to an
emery board. Nail nippers may be used prior to ﬁling.

During the interval, do not touch your model s hands or the certiﬁed model hands.

For the second half, too, begin with hand and ﬁnger sterilization, then proceed with tip&wrap, coloring, and nail art in whatever order you wish.
[Finger designation:Pattern C (refer to P.14 of the Japanese version of the examination outline)]

Tip and Wrap

Index fingerof left hand

Coloring

Eight fingers
other than thetwo fingers witheither tip & wrap
and nail art① Begin with sanding.
② Reduce the free edge of natural nails and certiﬁed nail tips toaround 1 mm and then attach tips.
③ The color of the tips to be used is only natural.
④ Any preparations on the tip are acceptable.
⑤ The ﬁnishing length of the free edge (the tip of a nail) about 5 mm .
The nail length with the tip and wrap can be diﬀerent from that of the other nine nails.

⑥ The nail styling must be round .
⑦ Wrapping materials must be silk or glass ﬁbers.
⑧ The wrapping material must cover the stress point ﬁrmly and be glued to the tip of the edge.
⑨ Washable ﬁle and buﬀer may be used.
⑩ C curve is around 10%. Refer to the ﬁgure at right.
⑪ After buﬃng to ﬁnish, do not apply anything to the nails.

For the eight ﬁngers that have not undergone tip and wrap, apply a base coat, color polish, and topcoat to the edge and surface.
① Apply the base coat ﬁrst. (Use of ridge ﬁller is permitted.)③ Finish with a topcoat and surface must be polished.
② Apply two coats of a natural skin color polish. The nail plate must not be visible.
Use of polish other than the designated polish (pearl, lame [glitter], or metallic polish) is prohibited

Apply a base coat and color polish, draw ﬂat art (illustration), and ﬁnish with the topcoat.

Nail art

Second half (55 minutes)

Attach tips and carry out repair technique (wrapping).

Index fingerof right hand

④ Lame (glitter) and rhinestones may be used.
⑤ It is prohibited to bring into the examination designs and① Apply the base coat ﬁrst. (Use of ridge ﬁller is permitted.)other reference materials, or to draw the same art as you
are wearing on your own nails on the day of the examination.
② Draw ﬂat art that pops on top of a color polish (to be coated twice) other than natural skin color.
⑥ Finish with a topcoat and surface must be polished.
③ Use acrylic paints and draw with a brush.

Theme :

Apple

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Nail art samples

Table setting rules and important notes
Table setting & disinfection management

Sanitized tools and materials must be organized and placed.
● Refer to the "Items where product labeling is mandatory" for the second level and label the products.
Label must be easily visible. Alphabetical notation is not allowed.
● When you enter the venue, spray the ethanol that you brought with you on the paper and disinfect your table andchair and the model's chair before being seated. Similarly, disinfect your table and chair and the model's chair
before leaving the venue. (Disinfecting wipe may also be used.)

Table setting rules（Level 2）water

Hot water(portable pot)

* Example of table setting for right handed persons(Switch the tray between right and left if an Examinee’s left handed.)* Place all tools and materials on the tray (feel free to lay out items as you choose).
* During the practical examination, be sure to put tools and materials backonto the tray (items may be placed on paper towels (H) temporarily).

H- Paper towel

I -ArmrestJS

Wet sterilizer

Examadmission
card

A

Q
B

L
M

T

N
O W
P U
V
R
X

C

E - Gauze
F- Towel

K

D

G
Y

A : Finger bowl
H : Paper towel
J : Wet sterilizer
B : Water for nail care・・・Set up so that the size covers the(Containers that can be altered by a disinfectant cannot be used.)workspace in front of the arm rest K : Files・
C : Water for art
・・Must be placed in the ﬁle stand*Replace it with a new one when it gets dirty. L : Polish remover
D : Nail brushE : Gauze・・Use a container with a lid.
M : Cotton・
I : Armrest
F : Towel
N : Disinfectant … Ethanol for disinfection, or other disinfectant solution
・・・Wrap in paper towels
G : Tray（only Gauze、Towel、Nail brushes are placed）
O : Liquid soap
P : Cuticle remover or cuticle cream*Hot water and water are not mandatory
Q : Materials for art (paint, brush, and pallet)
R : Polishes
will be disqualiﬁed if they include
S : Nail tips (natural)【 Prohibited tools and materials 】 Examinees
any of these tools/materials in their set up.
T : Materials for wrapping (silk or ﬁber glass)
U : Glue・Nail machine ・polisher ・Aerosol can-type activator
V : Resin・Oils・Art stickers ・Dot pens (marbling tools)
W : Activator
・Other nonregulation tools or materials
X : Tray (Place only material and tools.)
Y : Trash bag (We recommend a garbage bag that has an opening with a ﬂap.)*Please check the QR code on the rightfor the instructions to set a trash bag.

Important notes

・All the materials and tools of the following A to Y
must be included in the setting.
(The materials and tools used from T to W may be freely chosen.)・Water for A, B and C, hot water and water to reﬁll do nothave to be placed on the tray.
・Use nail products and cosmetic products.
・There is no designated manufacturer/brand for the tools and materials.
・Use towels (F) and paper towels (H) without patterns.
・Trays, ﬁnger bowls, and other containers must be made ofplain plastic, glass, or metal that can be sterilized.
Those made of wood, paper, and cloth cannot be used.
・Mesh bottom trays cannot be used.

Items that product labeling is
mandatory for:Level 2

[ Tools to be always included in wet sterilizer(J) ]Cuticle nippers
Wood sticks
Tweezers Metal pusher

Wood sticks / tweezers / cuticle nippers /metal pusher*You will be disqualiﬁed if you fail to include
any of the above four items.
*If you bring a nail nipper (or other nippers),
place it (them) in the wet sterilizer.
*Wood sticks wrapped in cotton are not allowed.
Lay cotton or gauze and pourdisinfectant solution up to where thetip of the nipper will be covered. If
protection pad for the tip is used,
place cotton or gauze over it.

* Product labeling is for clarifying the content

・Silk ・Fiber glass ・Glue ・Filler ・Resin ・Activator ・Pre-primer(Note) The materials and tools stated above may be freely chosen.
*The description of nail care products must follow that in Level 3."-8-

Level1

Exam Saturday,
date October 19

Scope of
Examination

Top-level professional, general nailists

Comprehensive skills and knowledge on nail extension, repair and nail art.
Practical exam Preliminary review (10 minutes) ／Practical examination (150 minutes)
Written exam Question format: multiple choice questions (mark sheet) (40 minutes)

Scope of questions: history of nail/hygiene and disinfection/cosmetology (raw materials, ingredients, eﬀects, etc.)
nail structure (dermatology)/diseases and troubles of the nail (physiological anatomy of the nail)procedures of nail care / procedures of extension / overall practical treatments/ professionalism etc.
Language selection: Japanese

Pass criteria

Practical examination: 38 points or higher (out of total score of 50 points)
Written examination: 80 points or higher (out of total score of 100 points)
It is possible to check Practical examination scoring criteria via the QR code at right.

Rules and important notes on the skills exam

* Hereinafter, JNEC certiﬁed model hands are referred to as "Certiﬁed model hands"
and JNEC certiﬁed nail tips are referred to as "Certiﬁed nail tips."

Rules【All levels】The length and shape of free edges suitable for extensions must be adjusted prior to the examination, but sanding must not be applied.
However, sanding cannot be performed. Press-on tips (for mixed media art) need not be certiﬁed nail tips.
(No coloring or decorations permitted.) Half tips need not be certiﬁed nail tips. (Prepare as you wish.)Examinees taking the examination with a model

Examinees taking the examination with JNEC certified model hands● Models will not be allowed if it is found that their nails or the skin around their nails are diseased.
● The model s 10 nails must have no coloring or decorations.

● Use right/left certiﬁed model hands with JNEC certiﬁed labels attached.
● Attach 10 certiﬁed nail tips appropriately prior to the examination.
(Refer to the JNEC website for how to apply tips.)*Attaching JNEC certiﬁed loose cuticles is prohibited.

Preliminary review(10 minutes)

Important notes【All levels】Do not adjust the model s nails or the certiﬁed nail tips on the certiﬁed model hands prior to the commencement of theexaminationeither inside or outside the examination venue.During table-setting and the examination, place certiﬁed
model hands,tools, and materials on paper towels or arm rests; do not place them directly on the table.
Examinees taking the examination with a model

Examinees taking the examination with JNEC certified model hands● Certiﬁed model hands must be in good condition with no conspicuous grime around the
cuticles and no noticeable scratches.
● Certiﬁed model hands must be handled and treated with care, the same as human hands.
● Use of arms or suction cups to secure the certiﬁed model hands is prohibited.
● Use of certiﬁed model hands with characters, lines, or scales written on them is prohibited.
● If a certiﬁed nail tips comes oﬀ during the examination, it should be reattached immediately.
Certiﬁed nail tips must be treated while attached to the certiﬁed model hands. (If a certiﬁed nail tips
comes oﬀ on the way to the examination venue, reattach the tip during the time allotted for the practicalexamination. During the preliminary review, lay the detached certiﬁed nail tips next to the certiﬁed model hands.)● After the conclusion of the examination, stretch out all the ﬁngers. Certiﬁed nail tips must be
attached to all ﬁngers.

● Models must be aged 15 years or older (no gender restriction).

① Table setting & disinfection management
・Tools and materials setting and product labeling・Use hygienically processed tools and materials, and take care with hygiene.
・Wet sterilizer status (place wood sticks, tweezers, cuticle nippers, and metal pushers should all be in the wet sterilizer)
・Nail care tools may be carried into the examination room
② Condition of model's nails or certiﬁed model hands③ Condition of press-on tips

Sanitize the hands/ﬁngers and carry out sanding. Attach extensions to seven nails and mixed-media art to one nail.
Sculpture nailTip overlay

Nail extension

Five fingers
of left handMiddle fingerof right handandIndex fingerof right hand

Mold artificial nails
from a mixture ofacrylic materials,
using nail forms.

Mixed media art① Sterilize the hands and ﬁngers by thoroughly
scrubbing and sterilizing the palms andbacks of the hands, the ﬁngers, and between
the ﬁngers (refer to p. 5).
② Begin with sanding. (You can decide which task
to start in the examination of practical skills.)③ Bring all extensions intoa natural style.
④ Use acrylic as the only material.

Attach tips on the freeedge or the nail plate,then cover the entire
nail with mixture andattach artiﬁcial nails.

Theme : Apple

Nail art

Practical exam ( 150minutes )[Finger designation:Pattern C (refer to P.14 of the Japanese version of the examination outline)]⑤ The nail styling must be square-oﬀ.
See the illustration on the right.
⑥ The ﬁnishing length of the free edge
must be 5 to 10 mm, considering
the length of the nail bed.

⑦ C curve is 20% to 30%. Style the nails,
matching the high point to the nail slength and shape. Refer to the ﬁgure below.
⑧ A ﬁnishing buﬀer may be used.
⑨ No materials must be applied afterﬁnishing the buﬃng⑩ C-curve stick may be used.
However, use ﬁngers only for pinching.

Square-oﬀ

Combination of 3D (three dimensions) art createdwith a mixture of acrylic materials and othertechniques (ﬂat art, embossing, etc.). However, themain art must be made with 3D.
Apply the base coat to the tips (use press-ons),
then two coats of color polish (no designatedcolor). Draw ﬂat art/apply coloring, then apply the
topcoat. However, the topcoat need not be appliedwith 3D art/embossing.

Ring fingerof right hand

*Wire may be used.
(Be sure to fully cover it with a mixture.)(Example of combination)
Nail art samples

・3D art + ﬂat art
・3D art + embossing
・3D art + ﬂat art + embossing-9-

Form the C-curve around 20% to 30%<Sculpture nail>The color of powder to be used for the natural
style must be natural, clear, or clear pink.
*However, use natural for the free edge.
*When attaching the form, use of forms other thannail forms is prohibited.

<Tip Overlay>① Only a natural color may be used for the tip.
② Any preparations for tips are acceptable.
③ The color of powder to be used for the natural
style must be natural, clear, or clear pink.

① For press-on tips use only natural; press-on tips need not be certiﬁed
nail tips. (May be prepared prior to the examination.)② The nail styling must be square-oﬀ. The length must be the sameas other extensions (preparations in advance are acceptable).
③ At the start, the press-on tips must not be colored or decorated
at all (glue may be used to the back side in advance).
④ No 3D art parts may be carried into the examination room. Create all parts during the exam.
⑤ The use of a tip stand or a jig to create art is not allowed. Apply art onpress-on tips attached to the model s nails or to the certiﬁed nail tips
attached to the certiﬁed model hands.
⑥ Use acrylic materials only for 3D art and embossing.
(Includes acrylic powder containing lame (glitter)/color acrylic powder/color liquid)⑦ Finished 3D art should be around 2 cm high and 2 cm wide.
⑧ Lame (glitter) and rhinestones may be used.
⑨ It is prohibited to bring into the examination designs and other referencematerials,or to draw the same art as you are wearing on your own nails on
the day of the examination.

Table setting rules and important notes
Table setting & disinfection management

Sanitized tools and materials must be organized and placed.
● Refer to the "Items where product labeling is mandatory" for the ﬁrst level and label the products.
Label must be easily visible. Alphabetical notation is not allowed.
● When you enter the venue, spray the ethanol that you brought with you on the paper and disinfect your table andchair and the model's chair before being seated. Similarly, disinfect your table and chair and the model's chair
before leaving the venue. (Disinfecting wipe may also be used.)

Table setting rules（Level 1）
Hot water(portable pot)water

* Example of table setting for right handed persons(Switch the tray between right and left if an Examinee’s left handed.)* Place all tools and materials on the tray (feel free to lay out items as you choose).
* During the practical examination, be sure to put tools and materials backonto the tray (items may be placed on paper towels (A) temporarily).

B

A

ArmrestPaper towelC

Wet sterilizer

K

E

F
G H
M
N

Gauze

I

Towel

P

Finger bowl
A : Paper towel
Water for nail care・・・Set up so that the size covers theworkspace in front of the arm rest
Water for art*Replace it with a new one when it gets dirty.
Nail brush
Gauze
B : Armrest
Towel
・
・
・Wrap in paper towels
Tray（only Gauze、Towel、Nail brushes are placed）
Hot water
Water

will be disqualiﬁed if they include【 Prohibited tools and materials 】 Examinees
any of these tools/materials in their set up.

・Nail machine ・Oils ・Creams ・Abrading agent
・Stationary (ruler, stapler, etc.) ・Art stickers
・Dot pens (marbling tools) ・Other non-regulation tools or materials

Important notes
・All the materials and tools of the following A to R
must be included in the setting.
・Finger bowl, water for nail care, water for art, hot water,
and water to reﬁll do not have to be placed on the tray.
・Use nail products and cosmetic products.
・There is no designated manufacturer/brand for the tools and materials.
・Use towels and paper towels (A) without patterns.
・Trays, ﬁnger bowls, and other containers must be made ofplain plastic, glass, or metal that can be sterilized.
Those made of wood, paper, and cloth cannot be used.
・Mesh bottom trays cannot be used.

Level 1DL

Examadmission
card

Items that product labeling is
mandatory for:

J

O

Q

R

C : Wet sterilizer(Containers that can be altered by a disinfectant cannot be used.)・・Must be placed in the ﬁle standD : Files・
E : Polish remover・・・ Use a container with a lid.
F : Cotton・
G : Disinfectant … Ethanol for disinfection, or other disinfectant solution
H : Acrylic liquid
I : Polishes
J : Nail tips (for nail extensions and nail art)
K : Acrylic nail brush
L : Nail form
M : Glue or resin
N : Acrylic nail powder
O : Color powder
P : Dappen dishQ : Tray (Place only material and tools.)
R : Trash bag (We recommend a garbage bag that has an opening with a ﬂap.)*Please check the QR code on the rightfor the instructions to set a trash bag.
Nail brush cleaner
Materials for art (paint, brush, and pallet)
C-curve stick[ Tools to be always included in wet sterilizer(C) ]Cuticle nippers
Wood sticks
Tweezers Metal pusher

Wood sticks / tweezers / cuticle nippers /metal pusher*You will be disqualiﬁed if you fail to include
any of the above four items.
*If you bring a nail nipper (or other nippers),
place it (them) in the wet sterilizer.
*Wood sticks wrapped in cotton are not allowed.
Lay cotton or gauze and pourdisinfectant solution up to where thetip of the nipper will be covered. If
protection pad for the tip is used,
place cotton or gauze over it.

* Product labeling is for clarifying the content

・Acrylic nail powder ・Acrylic liquid ・Glue or resin(Note) Label the products when using pre-primer,primer,acetone and nail brush cleaner.
* The description of nail care products must follow that in Level 3.
-10 -*Point deductions and disqualiﬁcations have been added with the commencement of the use of JNEC certiﬁed model hands in examinations

Items for possible point deduction in the exam (skill, written)
Level
1

Level
2

Items

Level
3

If you forget to bring your examination admission slip, forget to attach a photograph to the examination admission slip, forget to○ bring writing utensils, or if you attach a snap photograph, copy, or processed photograph to your examination admission slip

A

○ ○

B

○ ○ ○ If the model s nails or the JNEC certiﬁed model hands infringe the Regulations or Points to Note (excluding matters eligible for disqualiﬁcation)

C○ ○ ○ If you forget tools/materials, if you set up tools/materials that have been deemed to be prohibited, or if you bring tools/materials in and out during the examination with permission

D○ ○ ○ If the table was signiﬁcantly inadequately set.(a case where materials and tools were not sanitized or well-organized)

E○ ○ ○ If tools and materials were not labeled as they should be, or labeled with alphabetsF○ ○ ○ When a nail nipper (or other nippers) was brought, if it was (they were) not placed in the wet sterilizer.

G○ ○ ○ If the disinfection is deemed inappropriate (ﬁnger and tool disinfection) * Refer to the margin note.

H○ ○ ○ If there was a lot of talking or bad manners (both examinee and model),If trash was not taken home.

I○ ○ ○ If you damage a ﬁnger (red marks from ﬁling etc.) or damage a JNEC certiﬁed model hand (both examinees and models)J○ ○ ○ If a nail with extension or repair was not done according to the color and shape of the natural nailK

○ ○ ○ If you do not perform the content of the practical examination as stipulated (excluding matters eligible for disqualiﬁcation)L○

If the coloring was much lighter or darker than the speciﬁed color

M○

If the same process during the ﬁrst half of the exam was repeated during the second half of the Level 2 examN

○ ○ If a washable ﬁle was used for natural nails, other than extension or repair* If you have dropped a tool during the exam, tell the examiner by raising your hand, pick it up by yourself, disinfect the tool and ﬁngers, then raise your hand and declare disinfection complete .
* Disinfection of ﬁngers must be conducted by the examinee him/herself.(A point will be deducted if they start out with the model's hand or the JNEC certiﬁed model hand.)* Do not disinfect with cotton, etc. which had been soaked with disinfectant in advance.

Disqualiﬁcation for the exam (skill, written)
Level
1

Level
2

Items

Level
3

A

○ ○ ○ If you and your model are not both seated, or if you are using JNEC certiﬁed model hands and are not seated before the preliminary interview begins, you will not be permitted to sit the examination.

B

○ ○ ○

C

○ ○ ○ If prohibited tools, materials, etc. were set

D○ ○ ○ If tools/materials have been borrowed/lent after the preliminary interview has begun or tools/materials are brought in and out of the examination without the permission of the examiner.

E

○ ○ ○

F

○ ○ ○ If coloring and ﬂat art are not ﬁnished with a topcoat

G○ ○ ○ Touching the ﬁnished project or additional procedures being done after the preliminary review and skills exam (for level 2, including during the interval), running out of time during skills examH

○ ○ ○ If you are using JNEC certiﬁed model hands in the examination and JNEC certiﬁed nail tips are not attached to all ﬁngers after the conclusion of the practical examination

I○ ○ ○ If you cheat or otherwise act dishonestly or carry out prohibited actsJ

○ ○ ○ If you do not follow the examiner s instructions ( both examinee and model )K○ ○ ○ If you cause damage to a ﬁnger that results in bleeding or cause signiﬁcant damage to a JNEC certiﬁed model hand (both examinees and models)L○ ○ ○ Wrong ﬁnger

If you are not using a wet sterilizer containing tools and sanitizer *Tools that must be placed in the wet sterilizer (wood stick,tweezers, cuticle nippers, metal pusher) have not been placed in the wet sterilizer

If you are using JNEC certiﬁed model hands in the examination and the right/left JNEC certiﬁed model hands do not have JNEC certiﬁed labels attached
In case you do not have 10 JNEC certiﬁed nail tips attached to the nails at the time of the preliminary review (for levels 2 and 3, JNEC certiﬁed nail tips with JNEC certiﬁed loose cuticles attached must be used.)

M ○ ○ ○ Other violations of regulations
N○

If color and decoration were applied on press on tip for Level 1 art in advanceO○

If extension with glitter or white or color powder was usedP○ ○If you use color tips, clear tips, or white tips.

Q○ ○Points are deducted if there are three or more applicable oﬀenses or one oﬀense that is especially bad.

R

○ ○If the polish was applied only once during coloring, or if a color other than the one speciﬁed in the rules in the exam for Level 2 was used

S

○

T

○ ○ If the model for the morning and afternoon is the sameU

○ ○ If you have applied color polish prior to the examination

V○ ○ If you are using JNEC certiﬁed model hands in the examination and change the length or shape of JNEC certiﬁed nail tips prior to the examination

W○ ○ If you do not use the metal pusher or cuticle nippers on all 10 nails

X○ ○ If total of more than 4 extensions (including virtual) or repairs (including glue-on) were used

If the second half of the exam was conducted during the ﬁrst half of the Level 2 exam

(Note) ○ mark corresponds to point deduction/disqualiﬁcation-11-