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Cosmetology/Hairstyling

Manicuring

Skin Care

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MANICURING

COURSE OUTLINE

Course Title: Manicuring 300 Hours

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The objective of the Cosmetology/Hairstyling program is to train students in theory and practical experiences, which will prepare them to successfully pass the New Jersey State Board Manicuring Examination, and establish them for entry level employment opportunities, or as they choose to use the knowledge as a vehicle for self-improvement and personal grooming.  The course is geared towards developing good work habits and attitudes with respect to safety & sanitation, business ethics, and encourages self reliance, and a willingness to help others look their best.

 

COURSE GOALS:

1.   Students will receive training in both theory and practical subjects and gain knowledge necessary to perform manicuring and pedicuring services.

2.   To prepare students to successfully pass the New Jersey State Board Manicurists Examinations.

3.   To prepare students to work in a professional salon.

4.   To develop good work habits and business ethics with an emphasis on safety & sanitation.

 

STUDENT CLASSIFICATION:

            Junior 1-150 hours

            Senior 150-300 hours

 

COURSE FORMAT: (Instructional techniques and methods)

1.     Lectures & Demonstrations

2.     Practical workshop

3.     Audio-visual materials

4.     Illustrations

5.     Written & Practical evaluations

 

EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

1.     Testing in both theory, practical, and clinic areas

2.     Examination after each unit of the course

3.     Monthly Theory, Practical, Clinic Progress Reports

4.     Final examination

 

REQUIRED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT:

All students are required to maintain at least a 75% grade point average in both theory, practical, and clinic subjects in order to be eligible to receive a diploma.  (Please refer to the Satisfactory Progress Policy for additional requirements)

 

TEXTS:

1.                 Milady’s Art & Science of Nail Technology

2.                 Milady’s Art & Science of Nail Technology Workbook

3.                 Various school handouts

 

REFERENCES:

1.                 Milady’s Standard Textbook of Cosmetology

2.                 Milady’s Art & Science of Manicuring

3.                 State Board Exam Review

4.                 New Jersey Law Rules and Regulations

 

LIBRARY:

The school library is located in the Student Service Office has available for loan a variety of course related reference material.  You are welcome to visit our office for the referenced material you seek.

 

HOURS

COURSE CONTENT:                                                                                       REQUIRED

 

I STATE LAWS, SALON MANAGEMENT           
10

A. School Orientation: Rules & Regulations

B. Employment

C. Salon Laws and Practices, Licensing & Fees

D. Examinations

 

II STATE BOARD EXAMINATION     
15

A.    Personal Appearance

B.    Pre & Post Sanitation

C.    Equipment & Implements

D.    Preparation of Table

E.     Procedures

F.     Examinations

 

III PROFESSIONALISM, SAFETEY & HEALTH    
5

A.    Professional ethics

B.    OSHA & MSDS

C.    Safety in the Salon

D.    Examinations

 

IV SANITATION, STERILIZATION & BACTERIOLOGY     
15

A. Sterilization definitions and methods

B. Bacteriology types and classification

C. Hygiene & Good Grooming

D. Examinations

 

V MANICURING/PEDICURING
50

A. Equipment & Implements

B. Nail cosmetics

C. Types of Manicures & Pedicures

D. Hand & Arm Massage

E. Pedicure Procedure

F. Foot & Leg Massage

G. Safety Precautions

H. Examinations

 

VI DISEASES AND DISORDERS OF THE NAIL        
10

A.    Nail Structure

B.    Nail Disorders

C.    Nail Diseases

D.    Examinations

 

VII ANATOMY OF THE HAND, ARM, FOOT & LEG       
10

A. Bones of the Hand & Arm

B. bones of the Foot & Leg

C. Muscles Affected by Massage

D. Stimulation of Muscles

E. Systems of the Body

F. Examinations

 

VIII NAIL TIPS/EXTENSIONS        
25

A. Supplies for Nail Tips/Extensions

B. Application Procedures

C. Pre & Post Service

D. Removal of Tips/Extensions

E. Maintenance

F. Safety Precautions

G. Examinations

 

IX NAIL WRAPS                
25

A. Supplies for Nail Wraps

B. Types of Wraps

C. Application Procedures

D. Pre & Post Service

E. Removal of Wraps

F. Maintenance

G. Safety Precautions

H. Examinations

 

X NAIL GELS          
15

A. Supplies for Nail Gels

B. Application Procedure

C. Pre & Post Service

D. Removal of Gels

E. Maintenance

F. Safety Precautions

G. Examinations

 

XI SCULPTURED NAILS 
40

A. Supplies for Acrylic Nails

B. Acrylic Nail Pre & Post Service

C. Application Procedures

D. Acrylic Maintenance

E. Acrylic Removal

F. Safety Precautions

G. Examinations

 

XII NAIL ART  
10

A. Creating Nail Art

B. Air Brushing

C. Free Hand Design

D. French Manicure

E. Examinations

 

XIII THE SKIN & its DISEASES  
5

A. Structure of the Skin

B. Functions of the Skin

C. Skin Disorders/Diseases

D. Examinations

 

XIV REMOVAL OF UNWANTED HAIR                                           
40

A. Superfluous Hair Removal

B. Eyebrow Arching

C. Waxing Procedure

D. Tweezing Procedure

E. Equipment/Supplies

F. Safety Precautions

G. Examinations

 

XV SALON MANAGEMENT                                                
10

A. Record Keeping

B. Booking Appointments

C. Income/Expenses

D. Advertising

E. Sales

F. Examinations

 

XVI FIRST AID
5

A. Bleeding & wounds

B. Burns

C. Choking

D. Fainting

E. Eye Injury

XVII CHEMICALS & CHEMISTRY REALATING TO PRODUCTS        
10

A. Sanitizing Chemicals

B. Acrylic Nails

C. Removers

D. Polish & Paints

 

TOTAL HOURS   
300