| Nail tech school curriculum is dictated by your State | | | | potential problems with their nails or skin, as well as |
| Board of Cosmetology. Some of the things you will | | | | how to determine what type of nail care is |
| learn in nail school are: | | | | recommended for them. |
| Basic Sanitation - You will learn how to sanitize and | | | | Basic Business Skills - You will learn how to deal with |
| disinfect your implements and station to keep | | | | clients and coworkers, how to find a job, as well as |
| everything clean for your clients. This stops the spread | | | | how to market yourself so that you can build a |
| of infectious diseases and helps prevent fungus and | | | | clientele. |
| bacterial infections of the nails, skin, and feet. | | | | While you will learn all of this and more in a nail |
| Basic Manicuring and Pedicuring - This includes the | | | | technician licensing program, most programs are |
| step-by-step instruction of taking care of the hands | | | | geared towards helping you pass the State Board |
| and feet. You will learn how to clean up the nail bed, | | | | exam. Whatever is required by your State Board of |
| cuticles, skin, and basic massage techniques. Nail | | | | Cosmetology will be taught by the school. You will |
| polishing techniques are also included. | | | | practice taking the hands-on nail tech exam, as well as |
| Nail Enhancements - This includes application and | | | | the written exam. Some schools will have practice |
| removal of nail enhancements like acrylics, gel nails, | | | | exam drills on a regular basis to help you get used to |
| fiberglass, silk wraps and more. You will be taught | | | | performing manicuring services under pressure. |
| basic nail preparation and application techniques such | | | | Going to nail school will help you get a good foundation |
| as applying tips and sculpting forms. Nail filing and | | | | of the basics of nail care. If you want to learn |
| proper enhancement removal are included as well. | | | | advanced nail care, many professional nail product |
| Client Assessment - This will include learning how to | | | | companies offer advanced classes that will help you |
| spot nail and skin disorders and diseases. You will learn | | | | move beyond the basics you learned in school. |
| how to examine a client's hands and feet and spot | | | | |