Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Who We Are

    • About the Founder

    • Meet Our Educators

    • M.INT Student Support

    • About Our Brand Ambassador Program

    • Objectives
  • 2

    Nail Services as a Career

    • The Nail Technician : Demands Of The Profession

    • Professional Ethics
  • 3

    Health & Safety

    • Workplace Safety

    • Workplace Health and Inspections

    • Product Safety

    • Ergonomics
  • 4

    Sanitation, Disinfection and Sterilization

    • Sanitation, Disinfection & Sterilization

    • What Method to Use to Clean

    • What to Use-What Not to Use

    • Tools of the Trade - Correct Use And Cleaning

    • Cleaning your station
  • 5

    Anatomy And Physiology In Relation To Nail Treatments

    • Why Anatomy And Physiology Are Important Knowledge For Technicians

    • The Structures And Functions Of The Skin

    • The Basic Structure And Functions Of The Cardiovascular System

    • The Basic Structure And Functions Of The Lymphatic System

    • The Basic Structure And Functions Of The Skeletal System

    • The Basic Structure And Functions Of The Muscular System

    • The Basic Structure And Functions Of The Nervous System

    • Some Common Conditions Relating To Each Of The Body Systems

    • The Nail Physiology & Anatomy

    • Overview
  • 6

    Disease & Nail Infections

    • What is a Disease

    • Fungus & Mold

    • Ingrown Nails: What are they?

    • Ingrown Nails: What can we do?
  • 7

    Contraindications

    • Hand & Foot Treatments

    • Manicure Treatments for Common Nail and Skin Conditions

    • How To Recognize The Skin And Nail Conditions That Could Restrict or Prevent Treatments
  • 8

    Nail Basics 101

    • Nail Anatomy

    • Nail Growth

    • Nail Apex & C-Curve

    • Types of Nail Shapes
  • 9

    Preparing the Work Area

    • The Equipment And Furniture Required By A Nail Technician
  • 10

    Nails Supplies & Essentials

    • Nail Files

    • Essentials for Manicuring Checklist

    • Essentials for Pedicure Checklist
  • 11

    Preparing for You and Your Client

    • Preparation

    • Consultation

    • Overview
  • 12

    Hand & Foot Massage

    • Hand Massage

    • Foot Massage
  • 13

    Types of Nail Finishing

    • Basic Nail Finishing- Buff or Polish
  • 14

    Providing Manicure Treatment

    • Why a Manicure?

    • Nail Shapes

    • Manicure Techniques

    • Other Treatments

    • Manicure Procedure

    • Manicure Cheat sheet

    • Home Care & After Care
  • 15

    Providing a Pedicure Treatment

    • Why a Pedicure?

    • When Not to Perform a Pedicure

    • Pedicure Techniques

    • Toenail Shape & Length

    • Treatments

    • Pedicure Procedure

    • Pedicure cheat sheet

    • Homecare & Aftercare
  • 16

    Artificial Nail Application and Artistry

    • Basic Artificial Nail Preparation

    • Nail Apex & C-Curve

    • Nail Tip Application

    • Acrylic Form Application

    • Filing Techniques & Nail Zones

    • Basic Techniques for Electric File

    • Basic Artificial Nail Finishing
  • 17

    Acrylic Nail

    • About Acrylic Nails

    • Acrylic Nail Supplies

    • Forming an Acrylic Bead

    • Single –Color Acrylic Nail Overlay

    • Pink and White Sculptured Acrylic Nail

    • Two-Week Acrylic Nail Maintenance

    • Four-Week Pink and White Acrylic Nail Maintenance

    • Acrylic Nail Removal
  • 18

    Gel Nails

    • About Gel Nails

    • Innovation of Gels

    • Gel Techniques

    • Single-Colored Gel Nail Overlay

    • Pink and White Sculptured Gel Nail Overlay

    • Two-Week Gel Nail Maintenance

    • Four-Week Pink and White Gel Nail Maintenance

    • Gel Nail Removal
  • 19

    Trouble Shooting for Gel & Acrylic Nails

    • Trouble Shooting

  • 20

    Training & Certification

    • What's Next

    • Hands on Experience and Certification

    • Submitting Photos of Your Work

    • Your Discount