MANICURING NAIL EXTENSION

Objective

This program is designed to instruct a student in manicuring, pedicuring, and nail enhancements.

Description

This program instructs the students in nails and state law related to the profession. In addition to classroom theory, the student performs nail services.

Instructional Methods

The theory portion of Manicuring - Nail Extension I is designed for the instructor to review each chapter on a weekly rotating schedule. In our Manicuring - Nail Extension program, the theory portion of the program is integrated with the practical skills. The following instructional methods are used to present theory and practical lessons:

• Drill and Practice – Hands on step by step practical demonstration and repetitive use

• Visual Aids such as handouts, video/DVD, flashcards, skeletons, mannequins

• Discussion – small group, debates, lecture, role playing, guided and assisted reading

• Laboratory groups, field trips, clinic work

• Guest lecturers and educators.

Program Textbooks

Milady’s Standard Nail Technology Textbook - English Edition ©2015

ISBN-13: 978-1-4354-9768-9

Milady’s Standard Nail Technology Workbook - English Edition ©2015

ISBN-13: 978-1435497641

Total Clock Hours 240

*All objectives include safety precautions. *Students must complete a graduate project.

Course Description

  • Students will gain information and knowledge of an overview of Cosmetology ethics, law, rules and regulations in relation to consumer protection for both health and economic matters.

  • Modes of transmission, infection control, procedures, clinical management and prevention of HIV and AIDS syndrome.

  • Study of the use of chemical agents and ultraviolet rays to sanitize implements and equipment used in Manicuring-Nail care in the salon and promote and protect good health in the community. The student performs sanitation on implements and equipment during their program length.

  • The understanding of good character, proper conduct and moral judgment. To provide skilled and competent services.

  • Understanding nail structure, irregularities and identifying nail diseases.

  • The use of professional manicuring implements, supplies and procedures in shaping and polishing fingernails (includes paraffin treatments). This includes exfoliating the skin as well as hand and arm massage. Students will engage in practical services during their program performing manicures.

  • The use of professional pedicuring implements, supplies and procedures in shaping and polishing toenails. This includes exfoliating skin as well as proper foot massage. Students will engage in practical services during their program performing pedicures.

  • The course instructs students in the steps performed to apply an artificial nail using a nail tip and overlay material such as acrylic or gel. Students will engage in practical services during their program applying artificial nails with a tip and overlay method.

  • This course instructs students in forming artificial nails using a nail form and drill for shaping. Students engage in practical services during their program sculpting artificial nails utilizing a form.

  • Students will learn the procedures used to apply nail wraps or to mend broken nails. Students will engage in practical services during their program performing nail wraps and mending.

  • Students will learn the procedure involved in Nail Fills for artificial nails using acrylic products and drill procedures.

  • Students will learn the procedures involved in artificial nail removal including chemical and manual removal utilizing the drill. Students will engage in practical services during their program performing artificial nail removal.

  • Students will learn the proper nail preparation for polishing and polishing techniques including nail art. During this course students will complete a nail art project with an essay. Students will engage in practical services during their program performing polish and nail art.

    * 10 services required.

Completion Time Days

  • Full time students may attend 30 hours per week for 8 weeks.

  • Part time schedule is available – minimum 12 hours per week.

Evaluation

Students take theory quizzes on theory work. Progress tests are given at 120 and 240 hours which evaluates each student on theory, services completed and practical application of their work. Students are notified prior to these progress tests as to their need to be prepared. An 80% average in each skill must be met. Students will receive diploma upon satisfactory completion of all course work, lab work and tests.

Tuition - $7 / Clock Hour $1,680.00

Application Fees $100.00

Books $215.00

Kit + Supplies $400.00

Total Cost      $2,395.00

Payment Schedule*

The student has the option of paying the tuition costs:

1. In full prior to attending the first class, or

2. Paying the unpaid balance in equal weekly or monthly installments.

Additional Cost

Specialty Registration Fee is (payable to the state) due upon graduation*.

* All students must schedule an appointment with admissions to complete the specialty registration application.