Manicure
Perform a sanitary manicure with the application of a durable decorative coating and nail design, using professional equipment and materials.
Description of the skill
Manicure involves performing a hygienic and aesthetically pleasing manicure using professional equipment and materials. Competitors are required to carry out a complete manicure procedure, including nail preparation, the application of a durable decorative coating, and creative nail design, all in accordance with industry standards. Emphasis is placed on hygiene, precision, and artistic expression. The skill demands a strong understanding of nail care techniques, product usage, and design principles to achieve a polished and long-lasting result.
Competition Rules
Competition Rules set the overall framework and regulations that apply to all skills competitions.
Charter of Judges
Charter of Judges provides instructions on the judging procedure and use of the Assessment Framework.
Technical Description
Technical Description explains what the skill is about and what competitors should be prepared for.
- Released in November 2026
This document was previously known as the Pre-task Assignment.
The previous International Abilympics Metz 2023 Pre‑task Assignment is available below. It illustrates the competition’s level of difficulty but does not correspond to the document for 2027.
Task Assignment
Task Assignment is the actual competition task that competitors complete, based on the Technical Description.
- Released in February 2027
(This document was previously known as the Final-task Assignment.)
Skill Manager
Person in charge of organising the skill.
Mari Kokkonen
Careeria
Judges
The Abilympics organiser selects judges from people nominated by IAF member organisations.
- Application period for judges in May 2026
- Selection of Judges in September/October 2026
- Finalised list of Judges will be released in February 2027
