Nail Technician

Martier School of Hair Design
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online/Live | On-site/In-house | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' Martier’s Nail Technician Program is designed to produce highly skilled and motivated professional Nail Technicians dedicated to quality of service to the customer. The course will be taught using a combination of theory, self-study, and hands-on practical training. Students will be taught the necessary skills based on the following curriculum.

Your Professional Image:

�Definition of salon conduct.
�Professional conduct toward clients.
�Professional conduct towards employers and co-workers.
�Definition of professional ethics.
�Professional ethics with clients.
�Professional ethics with employers and co-workers.
�Personal appearance.

Bacteria and Other Infectious Agents:

�Types of bacteria
�Classifications of Pathogenic bacteria
�Growth and reproduction of bacteria
�Movement of bacteria
�Viruses
�Acquired Immune Deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
�Fungus and mold
�Nail fungal infections
�Mold and mildew
�Exposing the Natural Nail
�Prevention
�Rickettsia
�Understanding infection
�Immunity to infection
�How Infections breed in the Salon
�How Nail Technicians can fight infections

Sanitation and Disinfection:

�Contamination control
�Sterilization
�Sanitation
�Disinfection and disinfectant safety
�Implements and other surfaces
�Universal sanitation

Safety in the Salon:

�Understand and identify the early warning signs of overexposure to chemicals & what to do.
�Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
�Chemical routes of entry.
�Proper ventilation in the salon.
�The risks of overexposure to vapors and dust.
�Recognize cumulative trauma disorders.

Nail Product Chemistry Simplified:

�Understanding Chemicals
�Adhesion and Adhesives
�Fingernail Coatings
�Avoiding skin Problems
�The overexposure principle

Anatomy and Physiology:

�How an understanding of anatomy and physiology will help you become a better nail technician.
�The purpose of cells within the human body.
�The differences between the two phases of cell metabolism.
�The different types of body tissue and explain the function of each type.
�The most important organs of the body and explain the function of each organ.
�The systems that make up the human body and explain the function of each system.
�The ways in which muscles are stimulated.
�The divisions of the nervous system and explain the function of each division.
�The chief functions of the blood.

The Nail and It’s Disorders:

�Normal nail anatomy
�Chemical content of the nail
�Nail disorders
�Common nail disorders and their symptoms.

The Skin and its Disorders:

�The characteristics of healthy skin
�The functions of the skin
�The epidermis and the dermis
�How the skin is nourished
�The function of sweat glands
�The characteristics of eczema and psoriasis

Client Consultation:

�The purpose of a client consultation.
�The appearance of healthy nails.
�Why knowing a client’s lifestyle is helpful in making decisions about products and services.
�When is it necessary to refer clients to a physician.
�The information that should be gathered on the client health/record card.

Manicuring:

�The equipment, implements, materials and cosmetics needed for a manicure and explain what they are used for.
�The basic table setup.
�The four basic nail shapes.
�The steps in the pre-service procedure for a water manicure.
�The proper procedure and precautions for a water manicure.
�The five types of polish application.
�The proper procedure and precautions for the reconditioning hot oil manicure.
�The proper procedure and precautions for the reconditioning in a paraffin treatment.
�The steps in a man’s manicure.
�Your ability to perform hand and arm massage properly.

Pedicuring: (optional)

�The equipment, implements, materials and cosmetics needed for a pedicure and explain what they are used for.
�The proper procedure and precautions for performing a pedicure.
�The ability to perform foot and leg massage.

Electric Filing:

�Learn the importance of using and choosing the proper drill
�Types of files and their uses
�Types of bits used on the nail
�How to use the electric file
�Troubleshooting

Aromatherapy:

�Learning about essential oils.
�Ways to use and apply essential oils and practice aromatherapy
�Blending your own essential oils for manicures and pedicures

Nail Tips:

�Supplies for nail tips and their use
�Proper procedures and precautions to be used in applying nail tips
�Alternative tip applications
�Proper maintenance and removal of nail tips

Nail Wraps:

�Proper procedure for repairing damaged natural or acrylic nails

Acrylic Nails:

�The supplies needed for acrylic nail application.
�Chemistry of acrylic nails.
�Proper procedure and precautions for the application of acrylic nails over forms.
�The safety precautions for applying primer.
�Proper procedures and precautions for the application of acrylic nails over tips.
�Proper procedures and precautions for acrylic nail application over bitten nails.
�Application of acrylic on toenails (optional)
�Two basic types of maintenance for acrylic nails.
�Proper procedure for removing acrylic nails.
�How the application of odorless acrylics differs from the application of traditional acrylics.

Gels:

�The two basic types of gels.
�The supplies needed for light-gel application.
�Proper procedure and precautions for light-cured gel application.
�Proper procedures and precautions for light-cured gel application over forms.
�Proper procedure and precautions for no light gel applications.

The Creative Touch:

�Techniques for using the nail art supplies.
�Nail art techniques include a wide range of applications eg. Flowers & leaves, lady bugs marbelizing and traditional wedding nails.
�Proper airbrush techniques.
�Technique for punch out acrylic nail tip
�Techniques for application of dried flowers
�Henna tattooing.

Salon Business:

�The advantages and disadvantages of working in a full service salon.
�The advantages and disadvantages of working in a nails-only salon.
�Ten questions you need to ask before deciding what salon is right for you.
�Eight questions that will determine if a salon has safe working conditions.
�The difference between income and expenses.
�Practical uses for business records that are required by local, provincial and federal laws.
�The types of information that a salon can gather by keeping accurate business records.
�The advantages of keeping proper service, inventory, and personal appointment records.
�Guidelines to be followed in booking appointments.
�Advertising and generating new clientele

Selling Nail Products and Services:

�Basic principles of selling products and services
�Methods of marketing your business
�Tracking your success.

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Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

Phone:250 383-9111

School Address/Venue(s):

716 Johnson Street
Victoria B.C. V8W 1N1


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