This introductory Nail Technology course provides students with foundational knowledge and skills required for professional practice and regulatory compliance in Arizona. This course will cover historical development and evolution of the nail technology industry as well as proper use and maintenance of implements. This course will also cover equipment and supplies used in nail technology services including electric nail files, safety and sanitation in the salon, professional nail station set-up, acrylic nail enhancements, and natural nail shapes and structure.
Prerequisites
Acceptance into Gila Community College’s Nail Technician Program.
Reading proficiency as established by District policy.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify and explain the Arizona State Board of Cosmetology’s rules and regulations, including licensing requirements, professional standards, and legal responsibilities applicable to Nail Technology.
- Outline the history and evolution of the nail technology industry.
- Model a professional nail station set-up using all safety and sanitation protocols.
- List the steps in preparing and maintaining a mannequin hand.
- Explain and employ principles of infection control.
- Classify and describe pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms.
- Identify and demonstrate use of implements, equipment, and supplies related to nail technology.
- Apply salon safety guidelines.
- Demonstrate safe and proper use of an electric nail file.
- Summarize and demonstrate a full set of acrylic sculptured nails.
- Compare various ways to apply nail forms.
- Explain and demonstrate pink and white nail techniques including reverse method and Ombré.
- Illustrate the pros and cons of odorless acrylic products.
- Summarize as well as demonstrate acrylic nail maintenance techniques, including fills and backfills.
- Explain and demonstrate various safe acrylic enhancement removal methods.
- Outline common problems and cautions related to acrylic nails including lifting, bubbling, and yellowing.
- Summarize the steps for repair of acrylic nail enhancements.
- Illustrate techniques for shaping, filing, and buffing acrylic products.
- Show proper care and maintenance of tools and supplies used in acrylic nail procedures.
- List common facts and myths regarding natural nails.
- Label the anatomical parts of the natural nail.
- Define the structure of natural nails.