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First, an Introduction to the Requirements of The Foundation Certificate in Nail Technology
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1 Admin
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2 Client Consultations
- VIDEO LESSON – Client Consultations
- 2.1 Consultations = Customer Service
- 2.2 When the Client Arrives
- 2.3 Making Recommendations
- 2.4 Other Information to Gather
- 2.5 After the Appointment
- 2.6 Summing It Up
- 2.7 Sample Client Card
- 2.8 Consultations Activity (Optional)
- 2.9 Client Consultations Quiz (Optional)
- 2.10 We Don’t Believe in Homework But… (Part 1)
- Chapter Revision
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3 Sanitisation and Safety
- VIDEO LESSON – Sanitisation and Safety
- 3.1 Introduction to Basic Salon Sanitisation
- 3.2 When a Client Arrives (Wall Print Out)
- 3.3 Sanitisation and Disinfection of Tools and Implements
- 3.4 Correct Methods of Disinfection
- 3.5 When a Client Leaves (Wall Print Out)
- 3.6 Individual Client Packs
- 3.7 Added Responsibilities for Pedicure Equipment
- 3.8 Added Responsibilities for Blood and Bodily Fluids
- 3.9 Blood Spill (Wall Print Out)
- 3.10 Safe Use of Reusable Products
- 3.11 The Importance of Ventilation
- 3.12 First Aid
- 3.13 Ergonomics
- 3.14 Ergonomics Activity
- 3.15 Educating Clients
- 3.16 Self Evaluation 1 (Print Out)
- 3.17 Self Evaluation 2 (Print Out)
- 3.18 Sanitisation and Safety Quiz (Optional)
- 3.19 We Don’t Believe in Homework But… (Part 2)
- Chapter Revision
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4 Nail Anatomy and Disorders
- VIDEO LESSON Nail Anatomy
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Basic Nail Anatomy
- 4.3 Self Evaluation
- 4.4 Nail Anatomy Quiz (Optional)
- VIDEO LESSON – Disorders
- 4.5 Nail Disorders
- 4.6 Nail Pitting
- 4.7 Terry’s Nails
- 4.8 Beau’s Lines
- 4.9 Onycholysis
- 4.10 Yellow Nail Syndrome
- 4.11 Nail Clubbing
- 4.12 Koilonychia (Spoon Nails)
- 4.13 Paronychia
- 4.14 Onychomycosis (Nail Fungus)
- 4.15 Pseudomonas (Greenies)
- 4.16 Dermatophytes
- 4.17 Melanonychia
- 4.18 Nail Disorders Activity
- 4.19 Nail Disorders Quiz (Optional)
- 4.20 Nail Troubleshooting
- 4.21 Nail Troubleshooting Activity (Printable)
- 4.23 We Don’t Believe in Homework But… (Part 3)
- Chapter Revision
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Biohazards
- VIDEO LESSON Biohazards
- 5.1 What is a Biohazard?
- 5.2 The Risks
- 5.3 Steps to Prevent Exposure
- 5.4 What Should I Do If I Am Exposed To Bodily Fluids?
- 5.5 Biohazards Research Activity – PDF
- 5.6 Biohazards Quiz (Optional)
- 5.7 Blood Spill Drill
- 5.8 Blood Spill Drill Answers
- 5.9 We Don’t Believe in Homework But… (Part 4)
- Chapter Revision
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Chemical Hazards
- VIDEO LESSON – Chemical Hazards
- 6.1 Chemical Hazards
- 6.2 How To Reduce Exposure Due To Inhalation
- 6.3 How To Reduce Skin Exposure
- 6.4 Reduce The Risk Of Accidental Swallowing
- 6.5 The Risks of Exposure to Chemicals Via the Nail Plate
- 6.6 Checklist for Salons
- 6.7 Checklist for Employees
- VIDEO LESSON – Ingredients
- 6.8 Potential Symptoms and Health Effects of Overexposure
- 6.9 Methyl Methacrylate (MMA)
- 6.10 Vegan Products
- 6.11 Dragon’s Den UK Highlight the Difference Marketing Makes
- 6.12A Understanding Ingredients Activity (Photo Resources for Activity 6.12B)
- 6.12B Understanding Ingredients Activity – ASSIGNMENT
- 6.13 MSDS Sheets
- 6.14 Artistic Nail Design and Be Creative MSDS Sheets
- 6.15 MSDS Activity
- 6.16 Chemical Hazards Quiz (Optional)
- 6.17 We Don’t Believe in Homework But… (Part 5)
- Chapter Revision
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UV Light
- VIDEO LESSON – UV Light
- 7.1 What is UV Light?
- 7.2 The Difference between LED and UV Lamps
- 7.3 The Dangers of Improper Curing
- 7.4 The Complexity of UV Curing by Doug Schoon
- 7.5 Do UV Lights Cause Cancer?
- 7.6 How Can We Increase Client Peace of Mind?
- 7.7 “Do UV Nail Lamps Emit Unsafe Levels of Ultraviolet Light?” – A Study
- 7.8 UV Quiz (Optional)
- 7.9 We Don’t Believe in Homework But… (Part 6)
- Chapter Revision
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Chemistry
- VIDEO LESSON – Acrylates
- 8.1 Plastics
- 8.2 Monomers
- 8.3 Polymerisation/Curing
- 8.4 Cross-Linking Monomers
- 8.5 Shrinkage
- VIDEO LESSON – Cyanoacrylates
- 8.6 Cyanoacrylates
- 8.7 Shock Curing
- VIDEO LESSON – Oligomers
- 8.8 Oligomers
- 8.9 Exothermic Reactions
- VIDEO LESSON – Polymers
- 8.10 Polymers
- 8.11 Liquid and Powder Ingredients Reference
- 8.12 Mix Ratios
- 8.13B Chemistry Activity (Printable Version)
- VIDEO LESSON – The Lifecycle of an Acrylate
- 8.14 Acrylate Characteristics
- 8.15 Adhesion
- 8.16 Wetting Agents
- 8.17 Flexibility
- 8.18 Strength
- 8.19 Removal
- 8.20 Choosing the Right Service for Your Client – Cheat Sheet
- 8.21 The Difference Between Artistic and Everyone Else
- 8.22 Chemistry Quiz (Optional)
- 8.23 We Don’t Believe in Homework But… (Part 7)
- Chapter Revision
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Bonus: Nail Biters
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Assessment
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Finished!
The Theory of Nails
Rachael George
22 Mar 2021Hi, should it be greater than 2 parts powder and 1 part liquid? I’m getting confused. Can you please explain. Its already hard to understand an then there’s a different use of ratio language and the parts have changed to what was initially suggested.. Thank you.
Penny
30 Mar 2021What your ratio SHOULD be depends on the brand, not all cakes have the same amount of wet ingredients and the same amount of dry ingredients as each other and it’s the same here, all brands have different ratios, and those ratios vary slightly depending on the weather too. Artistic recommends a mix ratio of 2 parts powder to 1 part liquid.
Towards the end of this page it’s saying If you answered yes to all of the questions, your ratio is greater than 3 parts monomer to 1 part polymer. That’s not a recommendation. That’s just saying, if you answered yes to all of the questions you’ve got a really wet ratio. Just for your knowledge. Not a recommendation.