AESTHETICS/NAIL TECH COMBINED = 1200 hours

Description: The Aesthetics / Nail Technology course covers instruction in theory and practical application to prepare the student in all areas of Aesthetics and Nail Technology. This includes artificial nails, pedicures, manicures, paraffin therapy, and specific treatment for hands and feet, and natural nail care. Facials, in-depth analyzation, including preventive, corrective and specific skin treatments for all types of skin. Wax depilatory, including leg, arm, underarm, bikini, and face. Lash and brow tinting, shaping, make-up and color analyzation.

Goals: Upon completion of the 1200 hour course the graduate student will possess sufficient knowledge confidence and skills to pass the Washington State Board and secure and maintain employment in the industry.

Format: The course shall consist of lectures, demonstrations, student participation and practice in all phases of Aesthetics / Nail Technology.

Curriculum includes:

Aesthetics

• Nelly de Vuyst ® professional skin care imported from Belguim

Facials

• Purpose and effect derived from a facial treatment
• In-depth analyzation of all skin types and ethnic groups
• Recognition of skin diseases and disorders
• Manual Lymphatic Drainage
• Product knowledge and ingredient evaluation
• Theory of massage, types and purpose, benefits of manipulations
• Safety, sanitation/disinfection, bacteriology
• Anatomy
• Histology
• Physiology
• Nutrition pertaining to health and function of skin
• Pre and Post Operative protocol for Laser and Cosmetic Surgery
• Oxygen therapies
• Vitamin C therapies
• Glycolics
• AHA'S
• European methods, etc.
• Extractions, safety, sanitation/disinfection protocol

Electricity and Light Therapy

• Electrical currents and their application
• Correct procedure for application of Tesla and Galvanic Currents
• Usage of various machines and equipment
• Contraindications and safety of application
• Sanitation/Disinfection and Safety

Superfluous Hair Removal

• Wax depilatory
  Ciripil Ease ®
  Ciripil Elvarose ®
  Ciripil Blue ®
  Ciripil Pink ®
  Epilor Peach ®
• Types of wax available, uses and application
• Correct application for various skin types
• Tweezing, brow shaping
• Safety, sanitation/disinfection

Eye Lash and Eye Brow Tints

• Types of tints, mixing colors
• Safety of application, patch tests
• Sanitation/Disinfection

Make-up

• Color analyzation
• Contouring, recognizing shapes
• Daytime, glamour
• Application of individual lashes, lash strips
• Safety, sanitation/disinfection

The Nail

Understanding the nail composition, structure, diseases and disorders that affect the nail in order to perform the necessary procedures safely.

Artificial Nail applications and Coatings:

• Acrylic
  Creative Nail ®
  Radical Nail ®
  Radical French ®
  Solar Nail ®
• Gel
  IBD ®
• Silk
  Elegant Glass ®
• Fiberglass
  Elegant Glass ®
• Tip Extension application

Removal of Artificial Nail Coatings correctly and safely:

Procedures for removal of Acrylic, gel, silk and fiberglass, and treatments to promote the health of the natural nail after removal.

• Safety
• Forms

Bacteriology, sanitation/disinfection procedures.
Safety in the salon to protect the Nail Tech and the general public.
Learn importance of correct sanitation/disinfection procedures and application to protect you and your client from bacteria, fungus and viruses

Manicure

• Develop dexterity and skills
• Oil manicure
• Water manicure
• Vitamin dip to promote strength and health
• Hand and arm massage
• Reflexology and MLD movements
• Paraffin therapy
• Spa Manicure
• Natural Nail Cultivation through various treatments and methods
• Recognizing skin and nail diseases and disorders

Pedicure

• Develop dexterity and skills
• Foot grooming procedures
• Foot and leg massage
• Reflexology and MLD Movements
• Paraffin therapy
• Spa Pedicure
• Recognizing skin and nail diseases and disorders

Skin

• Recognizing the diseases and disorders of the skin that may affect the hands and feet
• Conditions that the Nail Tech may or may not perform services over
• Protocol to refer to physicians

Manicure/Aesthetics Job Readiness

• Hygiene, grooming and visual poise
• Personality development and professional ethics
• Record keeping
• Salon planning and client development
• Resumes and interviews
• First Aid in the salon

Grading Scale Theory

100-94 = A or 4
93-88 = B or 3
86-80 = C or 2
79-76 = D or 1
75 and below F or 0

Practical

1= No exposure-no experience or knowledge
2= Limited competency-requires instruction and close supervision to perform safely
3= Moderately competent-can completely perform job safely with limited supervision
4= Job ready-can completely perform job safely and independently

Cost for the Aesthetics/Nail Tech course is $9,150 including tuition, registration fees, kit, books and lab fee.

COURSE COMPLETION PERIOD:
FULL TIME - 26 WEEKS
PART TIME - 44 WEEKS

Aesthetics next classes beginning:
Day: Aug 12, Sept 16, Oct 21
Evening: July 22, Sept 9, Oct 28

Nail Tech next classes beginning:
Day: July 15
Evening: July 22