Unit One:

Starting out: You and your industry

• Artificial nails
• A brief history
• The modern nail technician
• Career routes

Unit Two:

Anatomy and Physiology as related to Nail Treatments

• Essential knowledge
• The skinBlood circulation
• The lymphatic system
• The bones of the hands and feetMuscles
• The nervous system
• The nail unit
• The process of nail growth

Unit Three:

Preparing the work area

• Equipment
• Using nail products safely
• Absorption, ingestion and inhalation
• Sterilisation, disinfection and sanitization
• Legislation for salons and equipment
• Tools of the trade: correct use and cleaningPricing structures in the salon

Unit Four:

Preparing you and your client

• Allergies and overexposure
• Treatable conditions and untreatable conditions
• The professional technician and communication
• Client consultation and assessment
• Client preparation

Unit Five:

Providing a manicure treatment

• Hand and nail treatments
• Manicure techniques
• Manicure treatment alternatives
• Manicure treatments for common nail and skin conditions
• After care advice

Unit Six:

Providing a pedicure treatment

• Why a pedicure?
• Foot and toenail treatments
• Pedicure techniques
• Pedicure treatment alternatives
• Pedicure treatments for common nail and skin conditions
• After care advice

Unit Seven:

Essential chemistry of artificial nails

• Systems in the nail industry
• Other important chemical reactions in nail systems
• Artificial nail removal

Unit Eight:

Applying tips to the nails

• Preparing the natural nail
• Adhesives
• Applying a plastic tip
• Problem nails shapes and how to correct them
• Alternative tips

Unit Nine:

Applying overlays 

• Wrap techniquesThe structure of the overlay
• Problem shapes
• Practice makes perfect
• Aftercare advice

Unit Ten:

The art and skill of applying sculptured nails

• Sculptured nails or plastic tips
• Systems and forms
• Remedial sculpting

Unit Eleven:

Maintaining artificial nails

• Value of maintenance
• Need for regular maintenance
• Maintenance treatments
• Self assessment skills
• Nail diseases and disorders
• The removal of artificial nails

Unit Twelve:

Nail art, basic and advanced

• Nail art for your clients
• The basic techniques
• More advanced techniques

Unit Thirteen:

Media work and special occasions

• Media work
• Fashion shows
• Images in the media

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