Course curriculum

  • 1

    1. Introduction

    • 1.1 Who We Are

    • 1.2 About the Founder

    • 1.3 Meet Our Educators

    • 1.4 M.INT Student Support

    • 1.5 About Our Brand Ambassador Program

    • 1.6 Objectives
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    2. Nail Services as a Career

    • 2.1 The Nail Technician: Demands of the Profession

    • 2.2 Professional Ethics
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    3. Health & Safety

    • 3.1 Workplace Safety

    • 3.2 Workplace Health and Inspections

    • 3.3 Product Safety

    • 3.4 Ergonomics

    • 3.5 Review Questions
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    4. Sanitation, Disinfection and Sterilization

    • 4.1 Sanitation, Disinfection & Sterilization

    • 4.2 What Method to Use to Clean

    • What to Use-What Not to Use

    • 4.3 Tools of the Trade - Correct Use and Cleaning

    • 4.4 Cleaning your station

    • 4.5 Review Questions
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    5. Anatomy And Physiology In Relation To Nail Treatments

    • 5.1 Why Anatomy and Physiology Are Important Knowledge for Technicians

    • 5.2 The Structures and Functions of the Skin

    • 5.3 The Basic Structure and Functions of the Cardiovascular System

    • 5.4 The Basic Structure and Functions of the Lymphatic System

    • 5.5 The Basic Structure and Functions of the Skeletal System

    • 5.6 The Basic Structure and Functions of the Muscular System

    • 5.7 The Basic Structure and Functions of the Nervous System

    • 5.8 Some Common Conditions Relating to Each of the Body Systems

    • 5.9 The Nail Physiology & Anatomy

    • 5.11 Review Questions
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    6. Disease & Nail Infections

    • 6.1 What is a Disease

    • 6.2 Fungus & Mold

    • 6.3 Ingrown Nails: What are they?

    • 6.4 Review Questions
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    7. Contraindications

    • 7.1 Hand & Foot Treatments

    • 7.2 Manicure Treatments for Common Nail and Skin Conditions

    • 7.3 How to Recognize the Skin and Nail Conditions That Could Restrict or Prevent Treatments

    • 7.4 Review Question
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    8. Nail Basics 101

    • 8.1 Nail Anatomy

    • 8.2 Nail Growth

    • 8.3 Nail Apex & C-Curve

    • 8.4 Types of Nail Shapes

    • 8.4 Review Questions
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    9. Preparing the Work Area

    • 9.1 The Equipment and Furniture Required by a Nail Technician
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    10. Nails Supplies & Essentials

    • 10.1 Nail Files

    • 10.2 Nail Tips

    • 10.3 Nail Forms

    • 10.4 Essential Tools and Supplies

    • 10.5 Review Questions
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    11. Preparing for You and Your Client

    • 11.1 Preparation

    • 11.2 Consultation

    • 11.3 Review Questions
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    12. Massage

    • 12.1 Hand & Arm Massage

    • 12.2 Review Questions
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    13. Types of Nail Finishing

    • 13.1 Basic Nail Finishing- Buff or Polish

    • 13.2 Review Questions
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    14. Providing Manicure Treatment

    • 14.1 Why a Manicure?

    • 14.2 Nail Shapes

    • 14.3 Manicure Techniques

    • 14.4 Other Treatments

    • 14.5 Manicure Procedure

    • 14.6 Home Care & After Care

    • 14.7 Review Questions
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    15. Artificial Nail Application and Artistry

    • 15.1 Basic Artificial Nail Preparation

    • 15.2 Nail Tip Application

    • 15.3 Gel Form Application

    • 15.4 Filing Techniques & Nail Zones

    • 15.5 Basic Techniques for Electric File

    • 15.6 Basic Artificial Nail Finishing

    • 15.7 Review Questions
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    16. Gel Nails

    • 16.1 About Gel Nails

    • 16.2 UV vs. LED

    • 16.3 Gel Techniques

    • 16.4 Single-Colored Gel Nail Overlay

    • 16.5 Pink and White Sculptured Gel Nail

    • Two-Week Gel Nail Maintenance

    • Four-Week Pink and White Gel Nail Maintenance

    • Gel Nail Removal
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    17. Trouble Shooting for Gel & Acrylic Nails

    • 17.1 Trouble Shooting

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    18. Training & Certification

    • What's Next

    • Hands on Experience and Certification

    • Submitting Photos of your Work

    • Your Discount
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    19. Site Map

    • References