Manicure

Learn professional manicure technique — an essential beauty service covering nail shaping, cuticle care, hand massage, and polish application.

• Overview and purpose of manicure services; types of manicure: classic, spa, French, gel, and express; anatomy of the hand and nail; nail growth, shapes, and common disorders
• Manicure tools: nail files, buffers, cuticle pushers, nippers, bowls, brushes; sanitization and sterilization procedures; product knowledge: creams, oils, lotions, scrubs, and polishes
• Conducting client consultations and identifying contraindications, recognizing nail and skin conditions, client comfort and safety procedures, preparing the workstation
• Step-by-step manicure procedure: sanitizing hands and tools, removing old polish, nail shaping and filing, cuticle softening and care, exfoliation and hand massage, nail buffing and surface preparation, base coat, colour polish, and top coat application, finishing touches and cuticle oil application
• Hand and forearm massage movements, benefits of massage for circulation and relaxation, using oils and creams effectively, incorporating spa elements (scrubs, masks, paraffin treatments)
• Types of polishes (matte, gloss, gel, French, etc.); step-by-step French manicure technique; achieving smooth and even polish finish; quick-dry techniques; nail art basics (optional add-on)
• Sterilization and infection control, identifying and handling skin/nail infections, safe disposal of waste, ergonomics and posture, professional appearance and hygiene
• Client communication and aftercare advice, maintaining records, recommending home care, upselling complementary services, time management and professionalism

• Perform professional manicures
• Offer a core nail service
• Receive certification

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