Manicuring / Nail Care (600 Clock Hours)

(a) The curriculum for students enrolled in a manicuring / nail care course shall consist of not less than six hundred (600) hours  of technical instruction and practical training covering all practices of a manicurist, pursuant to Section 7316 of the  Barbering and Cosmetology Act.  This course includes 195 hours of technical instruction (lecture, demonstrations,  classroom, and/or examinations).  This course exceeds the minimum requirements for state licensure, which is 400 hours.

(b) For the purpose of this section, technical instruction shall mean instruction by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination; practical operations shall mean the actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person or on a mannequin.  Practical training shall mean the time it takes to perform a practical operation.  Technical instruction and Practical training shall include the following:

490 Hours of Technical Instruction and Practical Training in Nail Care

Technical Instruction (Hours)

Practical Operations

Water and Oil Manicures:
Includes hand and arm massage.

20

40

Complete Pedicures:
Includes foot and ankle massage.

10

30**
Artificial Nail Application and Nail Analysis:
(A) Liquid, Gel, Powder brush-ons
(B) Nail Tips
(C) Nail wrap and repair
(D) Advanced Techniques (Liquid, Gel, Powder)
(E) Nail Art
15
10
15
30*
15*
80
60
40
100*
70*

110 Hours of Technical Instruction and Practical Training in Health and Safety

Laws and Regulations:
The subject of Laws and Regulations shall include, but is not limited to, the following issues: The Barbering and Cosmetology Act and the Board’s Rules and Regulations.

10

 
Health and Safety Considerations:
The subject of Health and Safety shall include, but is not limited to, the following techniques and procedures: Chemistry pertaining to the practices of a manicurist including the chemical composition and purpose of nail care preparations. Health and Safety/ Hazardous Substances, including training in chemicals and health in  establishments, material safety datasheets, protection from hazardous chemicals and preventing chemical injuries, health and safety laws, ergonomics, and communicable diseases, including HIV/ AIDS and Hepatitis B.

25

 

Disinfection and Sanitation:
The subject of Disinfection and Sanitation shall include, but is not limited to, the following techniques and procedures: Procedures to protect the health and safety of the consumer as well as the technician. The ten required minimum operations shall entail performing all necessary functions for disinfecting instruments and equipment as specified in Sections 979 and 980.
Disinfection shall be emphasized throughout the entire training period and must be performed before use of all instruments and equipment, with special attention given to pedicure foot spa and basin disinfection procedures detailed in Sections 980.1, 980.2 and 980.3.

20

40***

Bacteriology, Anatomy and Physiology:
The subjects of Anatomy and Physiology shall include, but is not limited to the following issues: Bacteriology, anatomy, physiology, and nail analysis and conditions.

10

 

Board Approved Health & Safety Course

15

15

Note: Authority cited:
Sections 7312, 7362 and 7365, Business and Professions Code.
Sections 7316(c)(2), 7326(d)(1), 7362, 7365 and 7389, Business and Professions Code.

 * The additional technical instruction and practical operations are not required for minimum state  licensure.
** The additional 10 practical operations are not required for minimum state licensure.
*** The additional 30 practical operations are not required for minimum state licensure.