Manicure And Pedicure Course

By Tina Conway

On completion of this course you will be able to:

1) Prepare for a Manicure / Pedicure treatment

2) Provide a Manicure / Pedicure treatment

 

Lesson Objectives

1) To understand the overall difference between a standard Manicure / Pedicure and luxury Manicure / Pedicure. The client benefits of both manicures (such as overall appearance of the hands, etc.).

2) To discuss the aspects of anatomy and physiology of the hands and wrists and the nail/nail bed.

3) To relay the importance of sanitation, disinfection and the proper set up.

4) To review the step-by-step manicure procedure to include paraffin wax, scrubs, masks, and hand manipulation.

5) To highlight the post service, clean up, and sanitation procedures after the treatment.

6) To provide a live classroom demonstration that will give course (students) a "face-to-face perspective" of how to conduct a Manicure/Pedicure.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Tina Conway
• Release date: Jul 3, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201387006

Book preview

Introduction

On completion of this course you will be able to:

Prepare for a Manicure / Pedicure treatment

Provide a Manicure / Pedicure treatment

Lesson Objectives

To understand the overall difference between a standard Manicure / Pedicure and luxury Manicure / Pedicure. The client benefits of both manicures (such as overall appearance of the hands, etc.).

To discuss the aspects of anatomy and physiology of the hands and wrists and the  nail/nail bed.

To relay the importance of sanitation, disinfection and the proper set up.

To review the step-by-step manicure procedure to include paraffin wax, scrubs, masks,  and hand manipulation.

To highlight the post service, clean up, and sanitation procedures after the treatment.

To provide a live classroom demonstration that will give course (students) a face-to-face perspective of how to conduct a Manicure/Pedicure.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

introduction

Lesson Objectives

Table Of Contents

Hygiene Rules:

Professional Code Of Ethics:

Client Aftercare

Manicure & Pedicure Trolley Layout

Manicure & Pedicure – Contra-Indications

Manicure & Pedicure – Contra-Actions

Infectious Conditions

Manicure & Pedicure Consultation

Manicure Procedure

Manicure Massage Sequence

Manicure Procedure – Continued

Pedicure Procedure

Pedicure Massage Sequence

Pedicure Procedure – Continued

Deluxe Manicure/Pedicure

Manicure & Pedicure – Aftercare Advice

Formative Assessement Sheet

Specimen Test Paper

HYGIENE RULES:

Hands should be washed before & after each client

Long hair tied back Jewellery removed

Short, clean nails

Open cuts/abrasions should be covered with a waterproof dressing

Check client for contra-indications

Tools and implements cleaned and sterilised*

Clean towels for client to rest hands on

Waste disposed of in covered container

Sanitisation is the destruction of some, but not all, micro-organisms.

Methods – UV Cabinet, barbicide, disinfectants, antiseptics

*Sterilisation is the destruction of all living organisms.

Methods – glass bead steriliser, hot air oven, autoclave

SAFETY RULES:

Always work within the Health & Safety Policy

Always work within COSHH guidelines (control of substances hazardous to health)

Ensure adequate ventilation when working with chemicals

Protective equipment such as gloves and aprons should be worn when appropriate

Report faulty equipment and remove from use

Ensure no trailing wires etc. which could cause a fall

Spillages should be notified and cleaned up immediately

Be aware of posture when working or lifting

Ensure clients are aware of fire evacuation procedures

Helpful websites:

www.habia.org - Code of Practice for Nail Services

www.healthcommunities.com - Health and safety for Manicures and Pedicures

www.osha.gov - Stay safe when providing Manicures and Pedicures

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