NAIL CARE 101
This course is the basis for nail technology, teaching fundamentals for nail health and safety. Our students work with the most well-known and respected professional brands – OPI and CND.
Topics of study:
- Common chemistry used by nail technicians
- Adhesives and adhesion
- Nail tips and artificial nails
- Nail biting
- Salon safety
MANICURES
Manicures are the most often requested services in salons and spas. Learn everything you need to know about how to perform a classic manicure, professional nail polish application, hand and arm massage, French manicures and spa hand treatments including the use of paraffin. Our students learn using the industry’s most well-known and respected professional brands – OPI and CND – and learn about the latest trends in the industry, including nail art, CND’s Shellac and OPI’s GelColor manicures.
Graduates can work in nail clinics, as educators for nail cosmetic distributors, or operate their own business.
Topics of Study Include:
- Cosmetics for the Nails and Hands
- Anatomy of the Hands
- Disorders of the Nails
- Spa Hand Treatments
- Salon Hygiene & Sterilization
PEDICURES
Pedicures are one of the most requested services in many salons and spas. Learn everything you need to know about how to do a natural nail care pedicure, spa foot treatment, and special foot care. Our students learn using the industry’s most well-known and respected professional brands – OPI and CND – and learn about the latest trends in the industry, including nail art, CND’s Shellac and OPI’s GelColor pedicures.
Graduates can work in nail clinics, chiropodist’s office, freelance in nursing homes taking care of the elderly nails & feet, as educators for nail cosmetic distributors or operate their own business.
Topics of Study Include:
- Cosmetics for the Nails and Feet
- Knowledge of Specialized Foot Care Products
- Anatomy of the Feet and Lower Legs
- Disorders of the Nails and Feet
- Chiropody
- Foot and Leg Massage
- Spa Foot Treatments
- Salon Hygiene & Sterilization