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1 Introduction
You can skip this section if you do not plan on completing the full Foundation Certificate in Nail Technology
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2 Client Consultations (Optional Content)
- VIDEO LESSON – Client Consultations
- PODCAST EPISODE – Client Consultations
- 2.1 Consultations = Customer Service
- 2.2 When the Client Arrives
- 2.3 Making Recommendations
- 2.4 Other Information to Gather
- 2.5 Client Consultation Notes: The Before, During, and After
- 2.6 Summing It Up
- 2.7 Sample Client Card
- 2.8 Consultations Activity (Optional)
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3 Sanitisation and Safety
- VIDEO LESSON – Sanitisation and Safety
- PODCAST EPISODE – Sanitisation and Safety
- 3.1 Introduction to Basic Salon Sanitisation
- 3.2 When a Client Arrives (Wall Print Out)
- 3.3 Sanitisation and Disinfection of Tools and Implements
- 3.4 Correct Methods of Disinfection
- 3.5 When a Client Leaves (Wall Print Out)
- 3.6 Individual Client Packs
- 3.7 Added Responsibilities for Pedicure Equipment
- 3.8 Added Responsibilities for Blood and Bodily Fluids
- 3.9 Blood Spill (Wall Print Out)
- 3.10 Safe Use of Reusable Products
- 3.11 The Importance of Ventilation
- 3.12 First Aid
- 3.13 Ergonomics
- 3.14 Ergonomics Activity
- 3.15 Educating Clients
- 3.16 Self Evaluation (Print Out)
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4 Nail Anatomy and Disorders
- VIDEO LESSON Nail Anatomy
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Basic Nail Anatomy
- 4.3 Self Evaluation
- VIDEO LESSON – Disorders
- 4.5 Nail Disorders
- 4.6 Nail Pitting
- 4.7 Terry’s Nails
- 4.8 Beau’s Lines
- 4.9 Onycholysis
- 4.10 Yellow Nail Syndrome
- 4.11 Nail Clubbing
- 4.12 Koilonychia (Spoon Nails)
- 4.13 Paronychia
- 4.14 Onychomycosis (Nail Fungus)
- 4.15 Pseudomonas (Greenies)
- 4.16 Dermatophytes
- 4.17 Melanonychia
- 4.18 Nail Disorders Activity
- 4.19 Nail Disorders Quiz (Optional)
- 4.20 Nail Troubleshooting
- 4.21 Nail Troubleshooting Activity (Printable)
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Biohazards
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Chemical Hazards
- VIDEO LESSON – Chemical Hazards
- 6.1 Chemical Hazards
- 6.2 How To Reduce Exposure Due To Inhalation
- 6.3 How To Reduce Skin Exposure
- 6.4 Reduce The Risk Of Accidental Swallowing
- 6.5 The Risks of Exposure to Chemicals Via the Nail Plate
- 6.6 Checklist for Salons
- 6.7 Checklist for Employees
- VIDEO LESSON – Ingredients
- 6.8 Potential Symptoms and Health Effects of Overexposure
- 6.9 Understanding “Free” Labels in Nail Products: The Truth Behind the Buzzwords
- 6.10 Methyl Methacrylate (MMA)
- 6.11 Vegan Products
- 6.12 Dragon’s Den UK Highlight the Difference Marketing Makes
- 6.13 SDS Sheets
- 6.14 Artistic Nail Design and Be Creative MSDS Sheets
- 6.15 MSDS Activity
- 6.16 Chemical Hazards Quiz (Optional)
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UV Light
- VIDEO LESSON – UV Light
- 7.1 What is UV Light?
- 7.2 The Difference between LED and UV Lamps
- 7.3 How Long Do Bulbs and Lamps Last
- 7.4 UVB vs UVA and Safety
- 7.5 UV vs LED Products
- 7.6 Pop Quiz – The Ice Cream Version
- 7.7 Pop Quiz – The Assessment Version
- 7.8 The Dangers of Improper Curing
- 7.9 The Complexity of UV Curing by Doug Schoon
- 7.10 Do UV Lights Cause Cancer?
- 7.11 How Can We Increase Client Peace of Mind?
- 7.12 “Do UV Nail Lamps Emit Unsafe Levels of Ultraviolet Light?” – A Study
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Chemistry
- VIDEO LESSON – Acrylates
- 8.1 Plastics
- 8.2 Monomers
- 8.3 Polymerisation/Curing
- 8.4 Cross-Linking Monomers
- 8.5 Shrinkage
- VIDEO LESSON – Cyanoacrylates
- 8.6 Cyanoacrylates
- 8.7 Shock Curing
- VIDEO LESSON – Oligomers
- 8.8 Oligomers
- 8.9 Exothermic Reactions
- VIDEO LESSON – Polymers
- 8.10 Polymers
- 8.11 Liquid and Powder Ingredients Reference
- 8.12 Mix Ratios
- 8.13B Chemistry Activity (Printable Version)
- VIDEO LESSON – The Lifecycle of an Acrylate
- 8.14 Acrylate Characteristics
- 8.15 Adhesion
- 8.16 Wetting Agents
- 8.17 Flexibility
- 8.18 Strength
- 8.19 Removal
- 8.20 Choosing the Right Service for Your Client – Cheat Sheet
- 8.21 The Difference Between Artistic and Everyone Else
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Bonuses (Optional Content)
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Assessment
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Introduction to Gel Manicures
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Traditional Manicure Services (Optional Content)
- Natural Nail Prep – Video
- Natural Nail Prep – Written Steps
- Shaping The Natural Nail – Video
- Traditional Polish Manicure – Introduction
- Traditional Polish Manicure – Video
- Traditional Polish Manicure – Written Steps
- Traditional Polish Manicure – Self Evaluation
- FAQ – What is 3-Free Polish?
- French Traditional Polish Manicure – Introduction
- French Traditional Polish Manicure – Video
- French Traditional Polish Manicure – Written Steps
- French Traditional Polish Manicure – Self Evaluation
- French Traditional Polish Manicure – Activity
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Luxury Treatments (Optional Content)
- Introduction to Luxury Treatments
- Introduction to Luxury Treatments – Text Recap
- Practical Treatments – Text Recap
- Luxury Treatments – Prep
- Scrubs
- Luxury Treatments – Repair/Treat
- Masks
- Luxury Treatments – Relaxation
- Massage
- Combos and Pricing
- Combos and Pricing – Text Recap
- Traditional Polish Manicure (Add Deluxe Upgrade) – Introduction
- Traditional Polish Manicure with Deluxe Upgrade – Video
- Traditional Polish Manicure (Add Deluxe Upgrade) – Written Steps
- Traditional Polish Manicure (Add Deluxe Upgrade) – Self Evaluation
- Gel Polish Manicure with Deluxe Upgrade
- Traditional Manicure for Men – Introduction
- Traditional Manicure for Men – Video
- Traditional Manicure for Men – Written Steps
- Traditional Manicure for Men – Self Evaluation
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Gel Polish Services
- The Difference Between Applying Traditional Polish and Gel Polish
- Natural Nail Prep – Video
- Gel Polish Manicure – Introduction
- Gel Polish Manicure – Video
- Gel Polish Manicure – Written Steps
- Gel Polish Manicure – Self Evaluation
- French Gel Polish Manicure – Introduction
- French Gel Polish Manicure – Video
- French Gel Polish Manicure – Written Steps
- French Gel Polish Manicure – Self Evaluation
- Just a Reminder
- Gel Polish Removal – Introduction
- Gel Polish Removal – Video
- Gel Polish Removal – Written Steps
- Gel Polish Removal – Self Evaluation
- How Often Can We Buff the Natural Nail?
- Gel Polish Backfills
- Increasing Your Service Speed
- Correction Gel
- Custom Colours
- Working With Dark or Pastel Colours
- How Temperature Affects Gel Polish
- Six Common Gel Polish Mistakes
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Gel Polish FAQs
- FAQ – Help! I Flooded My Base Coat!
- FAQ – How Do I Get Perfect Cuticle/Side Wall Lines?
- FAQ – What If I Messed Up My First Layer?
- FAQ – What Do I Do When My Client Knocks Her Nail On The Lamp?
- FAQ – Why Is It Burning?
- FAQ – Why Does My Gel Polish Chip?
- FAQ – Why Is My Gel Manicure Wrinkly?
- FAQ – Can I Use an E-File To Prep/Remove Gel?
- FAQ – Why Is My Gel Polish Shrinking?
- FAQ – Why Can’t I Get Even Coverage?
- FAQ – Why is my Gel Polish Lifting at the Cuticle?
- FAQ – Why is my Gel Polish Chipping at the Free Edge?
- FAQ – Why is my Soak Off Taking So Long?
- FAQ – How Do I Get Glitter Off?
- FAQ – Solutions for Weak Nails
- FAQ – Why do we high shine before applying traditional polish and rough up before applying gel polish?
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Pedicures (Optional Content)
- Introduction to Pedicures
- Natural Nail Preparation – Written Steps
- Traditional Polish Pedicure – Introduction
- Traditional Polish Pedicure (Includes Gel Polish Removal) – Video
- Traditional Polish Pedicure – Written Steps
- Traditional Polish Pedicure – Self Evaluation
- Gel Polish Pedicure – Introduction
- Gel Polish Pedicure – Video
- Gel Polish Pedicure – Written Steps
- Gel Polish Pedicure – Self Evaluation
- Deluxe Upgrade on Feet
- Why We Don’t Do Wet Pedicures
- Managing Callouses
- 10 Things Your Local Podiatrist Wishes You Knew
- Pedicure Set Ups
- A Refresher on Ergonomics
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Finished!
1.4 A Super Handy Video to Start With
In this video, we’re diving into the world of nail products! From gels and acrylics to builder in a bottle, each product has its own unique characteristics and application techniques. Knowing the differences is key to choosing the right product for each client and achieving the best results.
This video is just an overview, designed to help the rest of this course make more sense. By the end, you’ll have a good foundation for your Theory knowledge to stack up on.
Let’s get started – your knowledge of nail products is about to level up!
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