600-Hour Manicurist Course

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To be a successful Manicurist you have to have some background knowledge.

This course will teach you the foundational skills you need to work with Nails on both the hands & feet. Learn everything from safety & sanitation to nail polishing and manicuring techniques. With a much more in between.

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Just So You Know..

Being a successful Manicurist requires you to understand chemistry of products, how to preform different skills, & when & why you should preform them. Plus successful completion of this courses means you are ready to pass your TDLR stateboard exam.

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1. How to use this course
2. Before we begin...
1. Foundations Chapter 1: Life Skills
2. Ch 1 Do: Case Study (Foundations)
3. Ch 1 Read: Explain Life Skills
4. Ch 1 Do: Life Skills Multiple Choice
5. Ch 1 Read: List the Principles That Contribute to Success
6. Ch 1 Do: Action Steps for Success Matching
7. Ch 1 Read: Design a Mission Statement
8. Ch 1 Do: Becoming Successful Multiple Choice
9. Ch 1 Read: Set Long-Term and Short-Term Goals
10. Ch 1 Do: Goal Setting Multiple Choice
11. Ch 1 Read: Demonstrate Effective Time Management
12. Ch 1 Do: Time Management Activity
13. Ch 1 Discuss: Making Time
14. Ch 1 Read: Employ Successful Learning Tools
15. Ch 1 Do: Learning Tools Matching
16. Ch 1 Read: Define Ethics
17. Ch 1 Do: Self-Care Activity
18. Ch 1 Read: Develop a Positive Personality and Attitude
19. Ch 1 Do: Positive Attitude Multiple Choice
20. Ch 1 Do: Final Chapter Exam (Foundations) Worth 10 Hours @ 85% or higher
1. Ch 2 Read: Chapter Learning Objectives (Foundations)
2. Ch 2 Do: Case Study (Foundations)
3. Ch 2 Read: Explain Professional Image
4. Ch 2 Discuss: Image Enhancement
5. Ch 2 Read: Employ Image-Building Basics
6. Ch 2 Do: Personal Hygiene Multiple Choice
7. Ch 2 Do: Grooming Habits Matching
8. Ch 2 Read: Demonstrate a Professional Attitude
9. Ch 2 Do: Professional Attitude True or False
10. Ch 2 Read: Create Your Personal Portfolio
11. Ch 2 Read: Implement Social Media Best Practices
12. Ch 2 Do: Social Media YES or No
13. Ch 2 Do: Final Chapter Exam (Foundations) Worth 10 Hours @ 85% or higher
14. Extra Hours Assignment: History of manicuring (Worth 1 Hour)
1. Ch 3 Read: Chapter Learning Objectives (Foundations)
2. Ch 3 Do: Case Study (Foundations)
3. Ch 3 Read: Explain Communicating for Success
4. Ch 3 Discuss: Communication Champion
5. Ch 3 Read: Practice Communication Skills
6. Ch 3 Do: Practice Communication Skills True or False
7. Ch 3 Do: Nonverbal Clues Positive or Negative
8. Ch 3 Do: Nonverbal Message Matching
9. Ch 3 Do: Client Intake Form True or False
10. Ch 3 Do: Concluding the Client Service Do after service/Not required after service
11. Ch 3 Read: Conduct the Client Consultation
12. Ch 3 Do: Service Experience Activity
13. Ch 3 Do: Consultation Check Multiple Choice
14. Ch 3 Read: Handle Communication Barriers
15. Ch 3 Watch: How to Handle Tough Conversations
16. Ch 3 Read: Follow Guidelines for Workplace Communication
17. Ch 3 Do: Employee Evaluation Multiple Choice
18. Ch 3 Do: Final Chapter Exam (Foundations) Worth 10 Hours @ 85% or higher
19. Extra Hours Assignment: Preform a Red Polish Manicure (Worth 1 Hour)
1. Ch 4 Read: Chapter Learning Objectives (Foundations)
2. Ch 4 Do: Case Study (Foundations)
3. Ch 4 Read: Explain the Healthy Professional
4. Ch 4 Read: Discuss Nutritional Needs in a Beauty Context
5. Ch 4 Do: Essential Nutrients Multiple Choice
6. Ch 4 Do: Vitamins Multiple Choice
7. Ch 4 Read: Practice Proper Hydration
8. Ch 4 Do: Proper Hydration True or False
9. Ch 4 Read: Describe How Immunity Keeps the Body Safe
10. Ch 4 Do: Immunity Multiple Choice
11. Ch 4 Read: Explain When to Take a Sick Day
12. Ch 4 Read: Identify Common Beauty Professional Health Issues
13. Ch 4 Do: Beauty Professional Health Issues Multiple Choice
14. Ch 4 Do: Body Movement True or False
15. Ch 4 Read: Protect Yourself with Proper Body Mechanics
16. Ch 4 Read: Recognize the Challenges Posed by Pregnancy
17. Ch 4 Discuss: Pregnant Professionalism
18. Ch 4 Do: Final Chapter Exam (Foundations) Worth 10 Hours @ 85% or higher
1. Ch 5 Read: Chapter Learning Objectives (Foundations)
2. Ch 5 Do: Case Study (Foundations)
3. Ch 5 Read: Explain Infection Control
4. Ch 5 Discuss: The Home Front
5. Ch 5 Read: Describe Federal and State Regulatory Agencies
6. Ch 5 Read: Recognize the Principles of Infection
7. Ch 5 Do: Modes of Transmission Multiple Choice
8. Ch 5 Read: Identify Different Types of Pathogens
9. Ch 5 Do: Types of Pathogens Multiple Choice
10. Ch 5 Do: Terms and Definitions Multiple Choice
11. Ch 5 Do: Acronyms Multiple Choice
12. Ch 5 Read: Employ the Principles of Prevention
13. Ch 5 Do: Cleaning or Disinfecting
14. Ch 5 Do: Disinfectant Safety True or False
15. Ch 5 Do: Disinfecting Containers and Logbook Multiple Choice
16. Ch 5 Read: Follow Standard Precautions to Protect Yourself and Your Clients
17. Ch 5 Do: Standard Precautions Multiple Choice
18. Ch 5 Read: Demonstrate Safe Work Practices and Safety Precautions
19. Ch 5 Discuss: Hazardous Analysis
20. Ch 5 Do: Safety Precautions Multiple Choice
21. Ch 5 Do: Final Chapter Exam (Foundations) Worth 10 Hours @ 85% or higher
22. Extra Hours Assignment: Infection control procedures (Worth 1 Hour)
23. Extra Hours Assignment: Skin disorders 4 (Worth 1 Hour)
24. Extra Hours Assignment: State board regulations on cleanliness 1 (Worth 2 Hours)
25. Extra Hours Assignment: Study Rules and disorders (Worth 1 Hour)
26. Extra Hours Assignment: Write a paper (Worth 1 hour)
27. Ch 5 Do: Quiz
28. Extra Hours Assignment: Practice Blended Tips (Worth 4 Hours)
29. Practice Polish Application (Worth 4 Hours)
1. Ch 6 Read: Chapter Learning Objectives (Foundations)
2. Ch 6 Do: Case Study (Foundations)
3. Ch 6 Read: Explain Chemistry and Chemical Safety
4. Ch 6 Discuss: Chemistry Matters
5. Ch 6 Read: Identify the Basics of Chemical Structure
6. Ch 6 Watch: Basic Chemistry
7. Ch 6 Read: Explain the Differences Between Solutions, Suspensions, and Emulsions
8. Ch 6 Read: Describe Potential Hydrogen and How the pH Scale Works
9. Ch 6 Watch: The pH Balancing Act
10. Ch 6 Read: Summarize Neutralization and Redox Reactions
11. Ch 6 Read: Practice Chemical Safety
12. Ch 6 Read: Interpret Safety Data Sheets
13. Ch 6 Watch: SDS
14. Ch 6 Discuss: Essential Discoveries
15. Ch 6 Do: Final Chapter Exam (Foundations) (Worth 10 Hours @ 85% or higher)
16. Extra Hours Assignment: Product Chemistry (Worth 1 Hour)
17. Extra Hours Assignment: Practice Gel Art Application (Worth 3 hours)
18. Extra Hours Assignment: Learn the different types of product available, list the uses and types (Worth 1 Hour)
19. Extra Hours Assignment: Allergic reactions to products (Worth 1 Hour)
20. Extra Hours Assignments: Complete 5 Gel manicures (Worth 3 Hours)
1. Ch 8 Read: Chapter Learning Objectives (Foundations)
2. Ch 8 Read: Explain Career Planning
3. Ch 8 Discuss: Planning to Plan
4. Ch 8 Read: Review the State Licensing Examination Process
5. Ch 8 Discuss: Test Prep Pep Rally
6. Ch 8 Read: Discover Potential Employers
7. Ch 8 Read: Develop an Effective Resume
8. 8 Read: Prepare for a Job Interview in the Beauty Industry
9. Ch 8 Discuss: Essential Discoveries
10. Ch 8 Do: Final Chapter Exam (Foundations) Worth 10 Hours @ 85% or higher
1. Ch 9 Read: Chapter Learning Objectives (Foundations)
2. Ch 9 Read: Explain What It's Like on the Job
3. Ch 9 Discuss: Making Team Work
4. Ch 9 Read: Describe the Expectations of Moving from School to Work
5. Ch 9 Discuss: Beauty Pro Butterflies
6. Ch 9 Read: Summarize Employment Options in the Real World
7. Ch 9 Read: Practice Money Management
8. Ch 9 Read: Master Selling in the Salon, Spa, and Barbershop
9. Ch 9 Discuss: Selling Mastery
10. Ch 9 Read: Use Marketing to Expand Your Client Base
11. Ch 9 Discuss: Essential Discoveries
12. Ch 9 Do: Final Chapter Exam (Foundations) Worth 10 Hours @ 85% or higher
1. Ch 10 Read: Chapter Learning Objectives (Foundations)
2. Ch 10 Read: Explain the Beauty Business
3. Ch 10 Read: Outline the Requirements of Owning a Business
4. Ch 10 Discuss: Boost Your Brand
5. Ch 10 Read: Describe Booth Rental
6. Ch 10 Discuss: The Booth Rental Debate
7. Ch 10 Read: Identify the Elements of a Successful Salon, Spa, or Barbershop
8. Ch 10 Read: List Marketing Strategies for Building Your Business
9. Ch 10 Discuss: Essential Discoveries
10. Ch 10 Do: Final Chapter Exam (Foundations) Worth 10 Hours @ 85% or higher
1. Ch 1 Read: Chapter Learning Objectives (Nails)
2. Ch 1 Read: Explain Why an Understanding of the History of Nail Technology Is Important to Future Career Success
3. Summarize the Cultural Influences of Nail Technology in Ancient History
4. Outline the Key Milestones of the History of Nail Technology in the Twentieth Century
5. Describe the Advancements in Nail Technology in the Twenty-First Century
6. Compare the Career Opportunities Available to Licensed Nail Technicians
7. Extra Hours Assignment: Why are you in the manicuring program? What will this program do for you? What do you expect from the program? (Worth 1 Hour)
8. Extra Hours Assignment: The options that are available to you with this business. What is your vision for your manicurist career? (Worth 1 Hour)
9. Extra Hours Assignment: What are your 2, 3, 5-year plans for your nail career. In what ways will what you have learned here push you towards your goals? Worth 1 Hour)
10. Ch 1 Quiz
11. Extra Hours: Spa Manicures (Worth 3 Hours)
12. Extra Hours: Nail Polish Application (Worth 3 Hours)
13. Extra Hours: State board manicures (worth 3 Hours)
1. What Am I Going to Learn?
2. Explain How Anatomy and Physiology Relate to Nail Technology
3. Explain How Anatomy and Physiology Relate to Nail Technology Video
4. Explain How Anatomy and Physiology Relate to Nail Technology
5. Describe the Basic Structure and Function of a Cell
6. Ch 2 Watch: Cells
7. Describe the Four Types of Tissue in the Human Body
8. Define the Functions of the Body's Organs in the Body Systems
9. Identify the Five Functions of the Skeletal System
10. Recognize the Voluntary Muscles Involved in the Nail Service
11. Name the Parts of the Nervous System
12. Recognize How the Circulatory System Affects the Skin of the Hands and Feet
13. Describe the Primary Functions of the Lymphatic/Immune System
14. Identify the Glands That Make Up the Endocrine System
15. Outline the Organs in Digestion
16. List the Five Organs That Make Up the Excretory System
17. Describe What Occurs During Inhalation and Exhalation
18. Define the Integumentary System
19. Define the Reproductive System
20. Extra Hours Assignment: Acrylic Practice (Worth 3 Hours)
21. Extra Hours Assignment: Acrylic Nail Application (Worth 3 Hours)
22. Extra Hours Assignment: Acrylic Nail Application Pink & White (Worth 4 Hours)
23. Extra Hours Assignment: Create a skin diorama 3d model (Worth 2 Hours)
24. Ch 2 Do: Final Exam Worth 10 Hours @ 85% or higher
1. Ch 3 Read: Chapter Learning Objectives (Nails)
2. Explain Why Knowledge of Skin Structure, Disorders, and Diseases Is Valuable for a Nail Technician
3. Watch: Face to Face with Skin Disorders and Diseases
4. Label the Main Layers, Sublayers, Nerves, and Glands of the Skin
5. Ch 3 Watch: Skinny on Skin
6. Describe the Six Primary Functions of the Skin
7. Outline the Five Approaches to Maintaining Healthy Skin
8. Describe How Environmental and Lifestyle Factors Can Contribute to the Aging of the Skin
9. Identify the Symptoms of the Most Common Skin Disorders and Diseases
10. Describe How to Prevent the Most Common Skin-Related Problems in the Salon
11. Extra Hours Assignment: Nail Disorders and Disease Lecture 1
12. Extra Hours Assignment: Basic Manicure ( Worth 3 Hours)
13. Extra Hours Assignment: Create a Nail structure diorama (Worth 2 Hours)
14. Ch 3 Do: Final Chapter Exam (Foundations) Worth 10 Hours @ 85% or higher
1. Chapter Learning Objectives (Nails)
2. Explain Why You Should Learn About Nail Structure, Disorders, and Diseases
3. Ch 4 Watch: When to Bail on the Nail
4. Define the Natural Nail Unit
5. Label the Structure of the Nail
6. Describe the Factors that Affect Nail Growth
7. Outline the Scope of Practice for Your License Related to Nail Structure, Disorders, and Diseases
8. Identify Unhealthy Conditions of the Nail
9. Ch 4 Watch: Emails on Nails
10. Ch 4 Do: Final Chapter Exam (Foundations) Worth 10 Hours @ 85% or higher
1. Ch 5 Read: Chapter Learning Objectives (Nails)
2. Explain Why You Need to Learn about Nail Product Chemistry
3. Ch 5 Watch: Nail Product Chemistry
4. Outline the Difference in Behavior Among Gases, Vapors, and Fumes
5. Describe the Function of Adhesion, Adhesives, and Primers in Nail Products
6. Define the Chemistry Behind the Adhesion of Nail Enhancements
7. Describe How to Minimize Exposure to Harmful Substances
8. Compare Nail Coating Products in Terms of Their Chemical or Physical Reaction
9. Ch 5 Do: Final Chapter Exam (Foundations) Worth 10 Hours @ 85% or higher
1. Ch 6 Read: Chapter Learning Objectives (Nails)
2. Ch 6 Watch: An Introduction to the Creative World of Manicuring
3. List the Services That Are Included in Your State's Scope of Practice for Nail Technicians
4. Describe the Equipment Needed to Perform Nail Services
5. List the Types of Multiuse and Single-Use Implements Used During Nail Services
6. Describe the Materials Used During Nail Services
7. Explain the Uses of Professional Nail Products
8. Demonstrate the Basic Manicure Technique
9. Outline the Steps in the Application of Nail Polish
10. Describe How to Approach a Man's Manicure Service
11. Demonstrate the Massage Techniques for the Nail Professional
12. Compare the Process of a Spa Manicure and a Basic Manicure
13. Identify the Benefits and Best Infection Control Practices for Paraffin Wax Treatments
14. Describe Approaches to Personal Manicures That Are Sensitive to Clients of All Physical and Mental Abilities
15. Procedures:
16. Procedure 6–2 Post-Service Procedure
17. Ch 6 Watch: Post-Service
18. Procedure 6–3 Performing a Basic Manicure
19. Procedure 6–4 Polishing the Nails
20. Ch 6 Watch: Polishing the Nails
21. Extra Hours Assignment: Manicuring techniques (Worth 1 Hour)
22. Hand and Arm Massage
23. Extra Hours Assignment: Water manicure steps (Worth 3 Hours)
24. Extra Hours Assignment: Hot oil manicure steps (Worth 1 Hour)
25. Extra Hours Assignment: Dry manicure steps (Worth 4 Hours)
26. Ch 6 Do: Final Chapter Exam (Foundations) Worth 10 Hours @ 85% or higher
27. Extra Hours Assignment: Nail Art (Worth 3 Hours)
1. Ch 7 Read: Chapter Learning Objectives (Nails)
2. Explain Why You Should Learn About Pedicuring Services
3. Describe the Equipment Needed to Perform Pedicuring Services
4. List the Types of Multiuse and Single-Use Implements and Materials Used for Pedicuring Services
5. Explain the Uses of Professional Pedicure Products
6. Outline the Steps Needed to Establish a Pedicure Business
7. Identify the Benefits of a Pedicure Massage
8. Describe Approaches to Personal Pedicures That Are Sensitive to Clients with Special Health Considerations
9. Procedures:
10. Discuss the Importance of Following Disinfection Practices after Each Pedicure Service
11. Ch 7 Read: Procedure 7–2 Foot and Leg Massage
12. Ch 7 Read: Procedure 7–3 Cleaning and Disinfecting Whirlpool, Air-Jet, and Pipeless Foot Spas
13. Extra Hours Assignment: Pedicuring Techniques
14. Extra Hours Assignment: Water pedicure and benefits (Worth 1 Hour)
15. Extra Hours Assignment: Dry/Hot towel pedicure and benefits ( Worth 2 Hours)
16. Extra Hours Assignment: Spa pedicures and Paraffin treatments benefits (Worth 2 Hours)
17. Ch 7 Do: Final Chapter Exam (Foundations) Worth 10 Hours @ 85% or higher
1. Ch 8 Read: Chapter Learning Objectives (Nails)
2. Explain the Importance of Electric Filing for the Nail Technician
3. Ch 8 Watch: Electric Filing
4. Describe Electric Files
5. Compare Machine Features When Choosing an Electric File
6. Choose the Proper Bit for Each Service
7. Demonstrate Electric Filing Techniques
8. Discuss Electric Filing for Pedicures
9. Recognize How to Troubleshoot Electric Filing Problems
10. List Safety Tips for Electric Filing
11. Procedures:
12. Extra Hours Assignment: E-filing Nail Bits (Worth 1 Hour)
13. Extra Hours Assignment: Benefits of electric or E-filing nails (Worth 1 Hour)
14. Extra Hours Assignment: Filing and finishing (Worth 3 Hours)
15. Extra Hours Assignment: What are the steps for hand filing according to the Tammy Taylor Video ) (Worth 1 Hour)
16. Ch 8 Do: Final Chapter Exam (Foundations) Worth 10 Hours @ 85% or higher
1. Ch 9 Read: Chapter Learning Objectives (Nails)
2. Explain Why a Nail Technician Should Learn About Nail Tips and Forms
3. Ch 9 Watch: Tips About Tips
4. Identify the Difference Between a Nail Enhancement and a Nail Extension
5. Explain How to Prepare the Nail for Nail Extensions
6. Describe Five Different Types of Nail Tips
7. List the Advantages of Using Nail Forms
8. Name the Seven Most Common Nail Shapes Requested with Nail Tips
9. Identify the Qualities of a Properly Structured Nail Enhancement
10. Procedures
11. Ch 9 Watch: Procedure 9-1 Dry Manicure or Nail Preparation for Enhancements
12. Procedure 9–2 Full- or Partial-Well Nail Tip Application
13. Ch 9 Watch: Procedure 9-2 Full- or Partial- Well Nail Tip Application
14. Ch 9 Read: Procedure 9–3 French Nail Tip Application
15. Ch 9 Watch: Procedure 9–3 French Nail Tip Application
16. Procedure 9–4 Nail Tip Removal
17. Ch 9 Watch: Procedure 9-4 Nail Tip Removal
18. Procedure 9–5 Disposable Nail Form Application
19. Ch 9 Watch: Procedure 9-5 Disposable Nail Form Application
20. Extra Hours Assignment: Complete tip application (Worth 3 Hours)
21. Extra Hours Assignment (Worth 3 Hours)
22. Ch 9 Do: Final Chapter Exam (Foundations) Worth 10 Hours @ 85% or higher
1. Ch 10 Read: Chapter Learning Objectives (Nails)
2. Explain Why You Should Learn About Nail Resin Systems
3. Define Nail Resin and Nail Resin Systems
4. Describe How the Use of Nail Wraps Can Strengthen the Nail
5. Outline the Advantages of Applying a Dip System
6. Procedures:
7. Ch 10 Watch: Procedure 10–1 Nail Repair Using a Fabric Wrap Application
8. Procedure 10–2 Fabric Wrap Maintenance
9. Procedure 10–3 Dip System One-Color Application
10. Ch 10 Watch: Procedure 10-3 Dip System One-Color Application
11. Procedure 10–4 French (Pink and White) Dip Application
12. Ch 10 Watch: Procedure 10–4 French (Pink and White) Dip Application
13. Procedure 10–5 Dip System Clear Extension Application
14. Ch 10 Watch: Procedure 10-5 Dip System Clear Extension Application
15. Procedure 10–6 Dip Maintenance
16. Ch 10 Watch: Procedure 10–6 Dip System Maintenance
17. Procedure 10–7 Nail Resin System Removal
18. Ch 10 Watch: Procedure 10–7 Nail Resin System Removal
19. Extra Hours Assignment: Nail Wraps (Worth 1 Hour)
20. Extra Hours Assignment: Dip Nails Process (Worth 1 Hour)
21. Extra Hours Assignment: 5 dip nails 5 wrap nails (Worth 3 Hours)
22. Extra Hours Assignment: 2 Color Dip nails (Worth 3 Hours)
23. Ch 10 Do: Final Chapter Exam (Foundations) Worth 10 Hours @ 85% or higher
1. Ch 11 Read: Chapter Learning Objectives (Nails)
2. Explain Why You Should Learn About Liquid and Powder Nail Enhancements
3. Describe the Chemistry of Liquid and Powder Nail Enhancements
4. Identify the Supplies for Liquid and Powder Nail Enhancements
5. Outline the Processes of Maintenance, Repair, and Removal of Liquid and Powder Nail Enhancements
6. Procedures:
7. Ch 11 Watch: Procedure 11–1 One-Color Monomer Liquid and Polymer Powder Overlay
8. Procedure 11–2 Two-Color Liquid and Powder Nail Enhancements Using Forms
9. Ch 11 Watch: Procedure 11–2 Two-Color Liquid and Powder Nail Enhancements Using Forms
10. Ch 11 Read: Procedure 11–3 One-Color Liquid and Powder Maintenance
11. Watch: Procedure 11-3 One-Color Liquid and Powder Maintenance
12. Procedure 11–4 Nail Enhancement Repair for Liquid and Powder Nails
13. Ch 11 Watch: Procedure 11–4 Nail Enhancement Repair for Liquid and Powder Nails
14. Procedure 11–5 Liquid and Powder Nail Enhancement Removal
15. Watch: Procedure 11-5 Liquid and Powder Nail Enhancement Removal
16. Extra Hours Assignment: Acrylic Tip application full set (Worth 4 Hours)
17. Extra Hours Assignment: Acrylic Nail Application procedures (Worth 4 Hours)
18. Extra Hours Assignment: Acrylic Sculpture Application (Worth 4 Hours)
19. Ch 11 Do: Final Chapter Exam (Foundations) Worth 10 Hours @ 85% or higher
1. Ch 12 Read: Chapter Learning Objectives (Nails)
2. Explain Why You Should Learn About Light-Cured Gels
3. Describe the Chemistry of Gels
4. Discover the Difference Between LED and UV Light Used to Cure Gels
5. Classify the Types of Gels Used in Current Systems
6. Identify the Supplies Needed for Gel Application
7. Explain How to Store, Use, and Remove Gels in the Salon
8. Understand When to Use Gel Services
9. Procedures:
10. Watch: Procedure 12-1 One-Color Hard-Gel Overlay
11. Procedure 12–2 Two-Color Hard-Gel Overlay
12. Watch: Procedure 12-2 Two-Color Hard-Gel Overlay
13. Procedure 12–3 One-Color Hard-Gel Sculpture Extensions
14. Ch 12 Watch: Procedure 12–3 One-Color Hard-Gel Sculpture Extensions
15. Procedure 12–4 One-Color Polymer Gel Overlay
16. Chapter 12 Read: Procedure 12–5 Hard-Gel Maintenance
17. Ch 12 Watch: Procedure 12–5 Hard-Gel Maintenance
18. Procedure 12–6 Soak-Off Gel Polish over Nail Enhancements
19. Procedure 12–7 Soak-Off Gel Polish on Natural Nails
20. Ch 12 Watch: Procedure 12–7 Soak-Off Gel Polish on Natural Nails
21. Procedure 12–8 Removal of Hard Gels and Polymer Gels
22. Procedure 12–9 Removal of Soak-Off Gels or Gel Polishes
23. Ch 12 Watch: Procedure 12–9 Removal of Soak-Off Gels or Gel Polishes
24. Extra Hours Assignment: Hard Gel Application Tip Procedure (Worth 4 Hours)
25. Extra Hours Assignment: Hard gel application sculpture procedure ( Worth 2 Hours)
26. Extra Hours Assignment: Gel Polish Manicure (Worth 3 Hours)
27. Extra Hours Assignment: Gel manicure ombre, french (Worth 4 Hours)
28. Ch 12 Do: Final Chapter Exam (Foundations) Worth 10 Hours @ 85% or higher
1. Ch 13 Read: Chapter Learning Objectives (Nails)
2. Explain How Nail Art Impacts the Nail Technology Industry
3. Introduce Clients to Nail Art
4. Identify the Use of Color Theory in Nail Art
5. Explain How Nail Polish Can Be Used to Create Nail Art
6. Demonstrate the Basic Techniques Used in Hand-Painted Nail Art
7. Describe How to Use Monomer Liquid and Polymer Powder to Create 3D Nail Art
8. Use UV and LED Gel to Create an Inlaid Nail Art Design
9. Choose When to Use an Embellishment in a Nail Art Service
10. Describe How an Airbrush Machine Is Used to Create Nail Art
11. Explain the Advantages of Using Stencils and Stamping
12. Describe an Art Technique That Can Be Created with a Dip System
13. Explain the Benefits of Participating in Nail Art Competitions
14. Watch: How to Enter Competitions
15. Procedures:
16. Watch: The French Manicure Using Polish
17. Procedure 13–2 Animal Print Design Using Paint
18. Ch 13 Watch: Animal Print Design Using Paint
19. Procedure 13–3 3-D Flower Using Monomer Liquid and Polymer Powder
20. Watch: 3D Flower Using Monomer Liquid and Polymer Power
21. Procedure 13–4 Confetti Inlaid Design Using UV or LED Gel
22. Procedure 13–5 Crystal Art on Polish Using Embellishments
23. Procedure 13–6 Ombre or Color Graduation with Dip System
24. Watch: Procedure 13-6 Ombre or Color Graduation with Dip System
25. Extra Hours Assignment: 3d Nail art application ( Worth 3 Hours)
26. Extra Hours Assignment: Nail Art nail polish (Worth 2 Hours)
27. Extra Hours Assignment: Nail Art gel polish (Worth 3 Hours)
28. Extra Hours Assignment: Encapsulated art (Worth 3 Hours)
29. Ch 13 Do: Final Chapter Exam (Foundations) Worth 10 Hours @ 85% or higher
1. Extra Hours Assignment: Complete 5 timed state board manicures, following all of the state board steps and sticking to the time frame. Record them. (90 minutes)
2. Extra Hours Assignment: Acrylic Nail Practice sheet • 5 Sets each of the product consistency dots in pink, clear, white, colored acrylic and glitter acrylic (2 hours)
3. Extra Hours Assignment: Acrylic Nail Practice Overlay application 10 nails 1 hour per set in clear, pink, white, colored acrylic and glitter acrylic (2 hour)
4. Extra Hours Assignment: Acrylic Nail Practice Tip Application 10 nails 1 hour per set in clear, pink, white, colored acrylic and glitter acrylic (2 hour)
5. Extra Hours Assignment: Acrylic Nail Sculpture Application 10 nails 1 hour per set in clear, pink, white, colored acrylic and glitter acrylic (2 hour)
6. Extra Hours Assignment: Practice applying and sizing 10 tips on 10 different sized fingers. Use a wooden dowel I suggest getting a few different size ones so that you can practice blending the tip application (1 hour)
7. Extra Hours Assignment: The tip should be blended, and you should not see a deep line on the clients nail at all the tip should be blended flush with the wooden dowel.
8. Extra Hours Assignment: After you film yourself blending all 10 tips. Then take the same blended tips and apply acrylic make sure the structure is correct. Send a video of the acrylic applications. 4 Clear, 3 Pink, 3 White acrylic nails (90 minutes)
9. Extra Hours Assignment: File the nails according to the u formation filing that we learned from the acrylic lesson Film that application (90 minutes)
10. Film yourself completing the blended tip application for state board you only have 12 minutes for application and clean up. (90 minutes)
11. Extra Hours Assignment: Practice applying forms on 10 different sized fingers. Use a wooden dowel I suggest getting a few different size ones so that you can practice the sculpting application (2 hours)
12. Extra Hours Assignment: The application should be sculpted correctly in 4 balls making sure to include a apex and even thinness at the cuticle and thickness at the free edge of the wooden dowel. (2 hours)
13. Extra Hours Assignment: After you film yourself sculpting all 10 nails, acrylic make sure the structure is correct. Send a video of the acrylic applications. 4 Clear, 3 Pink, 3 White acrylic nails. (2 hours )
14. Extra Hours Assignment: File the nails according to the u formation filing that we learned from the acrylic lesson Film that application. (90 minutes)
15. Extra Hours Assignment: Film yourself completing the sculpted nail application for state board you have 22 minutes for application and clean up. (30 minutes)
16. Extra Hours Assignment: Practice a blood exposure incident follow the state board incident procedures. Film the procedure and do these 3 times. (1 hour)
17. Extra Hours Assignment: On a tip with the blended application do 10 tips on wooden dowels. You must use only clear tips to complete the process so that the gel cures correctly. (1 hour)
18. Extra Hours Assignment: After you film yourself blending all 10 tips. Then take the same blended tips and apply gel make sure the structure is correct. Send a video of the gel applications. 4 Clear, 3 Pink, 3 White acrylic nails. (2 hours)
19. Extra Hours Assignment: File the nails according to the u formation filing that we learned from the acrylic lesson Film that application (1 hour)
20. Extra Hours:Make sure you gel polish all the nails a few different colors. The application should be smooth throughout that body of the nail. The apex should be located in the correct spot and the thickness should be that of 3 business cards. (90 minutes)
21. Extra Hours Assignment: Practice applying forms on 10 different sized fingers. Use a wooden dowel I suggest getting a few different size ones so that you can practice the sculpting application (2 hours)
22. Extra Hours Assignment: The application should be sculpted correctly in gel making sure to include an apex and even thinness at the cuticle and thickness at the free edge of the wooden dowel. (90 minutes)
23. Extra Hours: After you film yourself sculpting all 10 nails, in gel make sure the structure is correct. Send a video of the acrylic applications. 4 Clear, 3 Pink, 3 White gel nails use a clear form when sculpting white so that it fully cures. (1 hour)
24. Extra Hours Assignment: File the nails according to the u formation filing that we learned from the acrylic lesson Film that application. (1 hour)
25. Extra Hours Assignment: Film yourself completing the sculpted nail application. Make sure that you polish the nails and the thickness of 3 business cards. (1 hour)

About this course

$6,500.00
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Meet Your Head Mistress

Claire Reynolds

Claire Reynolds has experience as an Licensed Massage therapist, Esthetician, Lash Artist, and educator. This experience has all been combined to present along with the full educational team at Boss Lady Beauty Academy the most comprehensive education experience to compleate your program.

This Course is fun, interactive, and imbedded with information. From text to fun assignments to video lessons.

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