Manicuring/Nail Care Course (400 or 600 hours)

The curriculum for students enrolled in a manicurist and pedicurist course consists of technical instruction and practical operations covering all practices of a manicurist and pedicurist. The practical topics covered include Disinfection and Sanitation, Complete Pedicures, Nail Wraps and repairs, water and oil manicures, nail tips, and acrylic nails.

SUBJECT OF TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION:

  1. The Cosmetology Act and the Bureau’s Rules and Regulations.
  2. Cosmetology Chemistry related to manicuring
  3. Health and Safety/Hazardous Substances
  4. Disinfection and Sanitation 
  5. Bacteriology, anatomy, and physiology
  6. Water and Oil Manicures, including hand and arm massage
  7. Complete Pedicure, including foot and ankle massage
  8. Application of Artificial Nails,
    1. Acrylic: Liquid and Powder Brush-Ons
    2. Nail Tips
    3. Nail wraps and repairs 

ADDITIONAL TRAINING WILL BE GIVEN IN THE FOLLOWING SUBJECT MATTER:
Salon Management, communication skills that includes professional ethics, salesmanship, decorum, record keeping, client service record cards and preparing a resume, employment development, modeling, desk and reception, and care and other subjects relating to Cosmetology field.