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The Theory of Nails
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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

    5
    • 1.1 Copyright
    • 1.2 Welcome to The Theory of Nails!
    • 1.3 Do Not Click ‘Complete Course’!
    • 1.4 Credits
    • 1.5 A Super Handy Video to Start With
      32 min
  • 2 Client Consultations
    11
    • VIDEO LESSON – Client Consultations
      35 min
    • 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)
    • 2.9 We Don’t Believe in Homework But… (Part 1)
  • 3 Sanitisation and Safety
    19
    • VIDEO LESSON – Sanitisation and Safety
      20 min
    • 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)
    • 3.17 We Don’t Believe in Homework But… (Part 2)
  • 4 Nail Anatomy and Disorders
    24
    • VIDEO LESSON Nail Anatomy
      10 min
    • 4.1 Introduction
    • 4.2 Basic Nail Anatomy
    • 4.3 Self Evaluation
    • VIDEO LESSON – Disorders
      21 min
    • PODCAST EPISODE – Nail Anatomy and 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)
    • 4.23 We Don’t Believe in Homework But… (Part 3)
  • Biohazards
    11
    • VIDEO LESSON Biohazards
      10 min
    • PODCAST EPISODE – Biohazards
    • 5.1 What is a Biohazard?
    • 5.2 The Risks
    • 5.3 Steps to Prevent Exposure
    • 5.4 What Should I Do If I Am Exposed To Bodily Fluids?
    • 5.5 Biohazards Research Activity – PDF
    • 5.6 Biohazards Quiz (Optional)
      6 questions10 min
    • 5.7 Blood Spill Drill
    • 5.8 Blood Spill Drill Answers
    • 5.9 We Don’t Believe in Homework But… (Part 4)
  • Chemical Hazards
    19
    • VIDEO LESSON – Chemical Hazards
      11 min
    • 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
      23 min
    • 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)
      3 questions10 min
    • 6.17 We Don’t Believe in Homework But… (Part 5)
  • UV Light
    15
    • VIDEO LESSON – UV Light
      31 min
    • 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
    • 7.13 UV Quiz (Optional)
      7 questions10 min
    • 7.14 We Don’t Believe in Homework But… (Part 6)
  • Chemistry
    27
    • VIDEO LESSON – Acrylates
      28 min
    • 8.1 Plastics
    • 8.2 Monomers
    • 8.3 Polymerisation/Curing
    • 8.4 Cross-Linking Monomers
    • 8.5 Shrinkage
    • VIDEO LESSON – Cyanoacrylates
      17 min
    • 8.6 Cyanoacrylates
    • 8.7 Shock Curing
    • VIDEO LESSON – Oligomers
      23 min
    • 8.8 Oligomers
    • 8.9 Exothermic Reactions
    • VIDEO LESSON – Polymers
      18 min
    • 8.10 Polymers
    • 8.11 Liquid and Powder Ingredients Reference
    • 8.12 Mix Ratios
    • VIDEO LESSON – The Lifecycle of an Acrylate
      31 min
    • 8.13 Acrylate Characteristics
    • 8.14 Adhesion
    • 8.15 Wetting Agents
    • 8.16 Flexibility
    • 8.17 Strength
    • 8.18 Removal
    • 8.19 Choosing the Right Service for Your Client – Cheat Sheet
    • 8.20 The Difference Between Artistic and Everyone Else
    • 8.21 Wrapping It All Up
    • 8.22 We Don’t Believe in Homework But… (Part 7)
  • Bonuses
    3
    • Bonus: Nail Biters
      35 min
    • Bonus: Dihydrogen Monoxide
    • Bonus: Dihydrogen Monoxide Reveal
  • Assessment
    1
    • Before You Begin
  • Finished!
    2
    • What to do now…
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