The easiest and best way for people to achieve and keep beautiful fingernails and toenails is by making regular visits to a professional manicurist and pedicurist. Here their nails will be trimmed and filed to their proper length and shape, the cuticles will be softened, pushed back, and trimmed if necessary, and a protective coat of nail varnish will be applied to guard against splitting, peeling, and other damage.
The work of the professional manicurist no longer stops there, however - never before in history has such a variety of artificial nail products been available to extend, repair or simply strengthen the nail plate; never before has the colouring of the nail plate reached such heights of artistic achievement. To fulfil the demands of present- day clients, the modem manicurist and pedicurist needs to be conversant with more than simply the basic knowledge of her trade. Her status has rapidly changed from that of a person who simply cared for the appearance of the natural nails and their immediate surroundings, to that of a nail technician, capable of drawing on advances in modem technology to allow her clients to enjoy the luxury of long, matching, beautiful nails at all times.
As a reflection of these trends, this training manual encompasses all the information that the modem manicurist and pedicurist will need during the course of her training and career.
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CHAPTER 1 Manicuring And Pedicuring As A Career
The Manicurist : Demands Of The Profession
Professional Ethics
Posture
CHAPTER 2 Anatomy And Physiology In Relation To Nail Treatments
Why Anatomy And Physiology Are Important Knowledge For Technicians
The Structures And Functions Of The Skin
An Understanding Of The Skin As An Organ And Its Relevance In All Nail Treatments
The Basic Structure And Functions Of The Cardiovascular System
The Basic Structure And Functions Of The Lymphatic System
The Basic Structure And Functions Of The Skeletal System
The Basic Structure And Functions Of The Muscular System
The Basic Structure And Functions Of The Nervous System
Some Common Conditions Relating To Each Of The Body Systems
The Nail Unit In Depth
CHAPTER 3 Preparing The Work Area
The Equipment And Furniture Required By A Nail Technician
How To Create A Comfortable And Safe Working Environment
How To Work With Potentially Hazardous Chemicals
How To Protect Yourself, Your Clients And Colleagues
Hygiene Procedures
The Legislation Affecting Technicians And Salons
The Information And Correct Usage Of All Tools And Equipment
Pricing Treatments And Services
CHAPTER 4 Preparing You & Your Client
How To Prepare A Safe Working Environment For You And Your Client
How To Recognise The Skin And Nail Conditions That Could Restrict Treatments
How To Recognise The Skin And Nail Conditions That Could Prevent Treatment
The Importance Of A Good Client Consultation
How To Provide Suitable Treatment Advice?
What After Care Advice Should Be Given?
CHAPTER 5 Providing A Manicure Treatment
What A Manicure Is
All The Techniques Used In A Treatment And Their Purpose
Painting Techniques
The Purpose Of Products Used
Additional Treatments, Their Procedure And Purpose
Various Treatment Alternatives And Their Timings
After Care Advice
Essentials For Manicuring: A Checklist
Manicure Sequence: A Checklist
Tidying The Manicure Station
Home Care For Nails And Hands
CHAPTER 6 Providing A Pedicure Treatment
What A Pedicure Is
All The Techniques Used In A Treatment And Their Purposes
The Purposes Of The Products Being Used
Additional Treatments, Their Procedure And Purpose
Various Treatment Alternatives And Their Timings
After Care Advice
