MANICURE CURRICULUM - (600 HOURS)

procedures:

320 hours

basic manicure and pedicure, oil manicure, removal of stains, repair work, hand and arm massage, buffing, application of polish, application of artificial nails, application of cosmetic fingernails, preparation to build new nail, and application of nail extensions, sculptured nails, tips, wraps, fiberglass/gels and odorless products

bacteriology, sanitation and safety:

100 hours

definitions, importance, rules, laws, methods, safety measures, hazardous chemicals and ventilation odor in salons

professional practices:

  80 hours

manicuring as a profession, vocabulary, ethics, salon procedures, hygiene and grooming, professional attitudes, salesmanship and public relations

arms and hands:

  70 hours

major bones and functions, major muscles and functions, major nerves and functions, skin structure, functions, appendages, conditions and lesions, nails structure, composition, growth, regeneration, irregularities and diseases

orientation, rules, laws and preparation

  15 hours

equipment, implements and supplies

  15 hours