Nail Specialist

WHAT DOES THE PRACTICE OF NAIL SPECIALTY COVER?

The Practice of Nail Specialty means providing services for a fee or any other consideration to cut, shape or enhance the appearance of the nails of the hands or feet. Nail Specialty also includes the application and removal of sculptured or artificial nails.

COURSE SCHEDULE:

Nail Specialist – 250 Hours

MORNING:  25 hours weekly for 10 weeks. 

  • Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., 5 hours daily with 1 hour lunch daily.

MIDDAY:  15 weeks, 17 hours of 14 weeks plus 12 hours of 1 week. 

  • Monday to Thursday, 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. & Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m with 1 hour lunch.

EVENING:  15 weeks, 17 hours of 14 weeks, plus 12 hours of 1 week. 

  • Monday – Thursday, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. & Saturday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m with 1 hour lunch.

COURSE DESCRIPTION AND PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:

The expectation for students include being able to:
– Gain knowledge of histology as it applies to manicure and pedicure.
– Develop interpersonal skills and professional ethics that may lead tosuccessful employment.
– Create an awaremess of careers and business opportunities with the beauty infustry.
– Adhere to the sanitary and sterilization regulations as they apply to the nail technician.
– Qualify and prepare students for the State Board examination.

The educational requirements for nail specialists shall include the following subjects and the hours assigned to each:

Orientation 4
Safety and Health 15
Anatoy and physiology of the nail 15
Bacteria and infectious diseases of the nail 15
Methods of infection control 10
Client consultation 4
Manicuring and hand/arm massage 25
Pedicuring 20
Tip application and design 15
Nail wraps 25
Liquid and powder nail extensions 50
Gel nails 20
Nail art 10
Retailing techniques 8
Business practices 8
Job skills 6

TOTAL HOURS

250

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