CONTENTS

1. Course Details

2. Introduction

3. Hygiene, Health and Safety

4. Sterilising Equipment

5. Professional Ethics

Anatomy and Physiology

The Skin  Bones  Muscles  The Circulatory System  Nail Structure  Nail Growth  Nail Shapes

7. Client Consultation

8. Contra-Indications

9. Treatable Non-Medical Conditions

10. Contra-Actions

11. After Care

12. Storage and Insurance

13. Liquid & Powder

14. UV Gel

15. Nail Files

16. Nail Preparation

17. Step By Step Guide

18. Infill Procedure

19. Removal of Nail Enhancements

20. List of Required Items and Suppliers

21. What Happens Next

22. Contact Details and Recommended Reading

23. Self Assessment

24. Notes
 COURSE DETAILS
You will learn how to: -
 Prepare the Treatment Area
 Prepare the Client for Treatment
 Carry out a Client Consultation
 File and Shape the Nails
 Maintain Cuticles
 Apply Nail Enhancements

You will also study: -

 Related Hygiene, Health and Safety
 Sterilising Equipment
 Anatomy and Physiology
 Client Consultation
 Contra-Indications
 Non-Medical Conditions
 Contra-Actions
 Aftercare
 INTRODUCTION

What are Nail Enhancements?

There are varied Nail Enhancement options: -

 Liquid & Powder (otherwise referred to as Acrylic)

 UV Gel

 Fibreglass/Silk Of these, the most natural and durable option is Liquid & Powder
 HYGIENE, HEALTH & SAFETY
Salon/Treatment Area Hygiene
 Clean the salon thoroughly, daily.
 Clean the treatment area before and after every client.
 Use clean fresh smelling towels for each client, (dirty linen must be laundered at a minimum of 60◦C).
 Creams, lotion and sprays should be dispensed from purpose-specific pump or spray bottles where
possible, otherwise use a clean disposable spatula to remove products from bottles/jars.
 Replace all lids after removing products from the bottles/jars.
 Sterilise all tools.
 Empty bins and dispose of contents accordingly.
 Check all the plugs and wires on electrical equipment and make sure they conform to British
Standards, and are professionally checked annually.
 Make sure all fire exits are clear and accessible.
 Make sure your client’s personal belongings are safe.
 Protect client’s clothing by using towels. The towels may also be used to preserve the client’s
modesty during the treatment.
 Read all labels and follow all manufacturer’s instructions.
 Know the hazardous warning signs.
 Store products safely and in accordance with safety data sheets.
 Report any faulty equipment/goods to your supervisor or supplier.
 Have a first aid kit that complies with the Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
STERILISING EQUIPMENT

Micro-organisms that may cause disease must be controlled through cleaning, disinfection or
sterilisation.

Sanitation

This greatly reduces the number of pathogenic bacteria. It is the lowest form of decontamination and
is safe to use on the skin. This process will remove soil, dust, dirt and organic matter along with a
large proportion of micro-organisms from an object. Sanitation/cleaning is essential before
disinfection or sterilisation of instruments and equipment. This process can be carried out by
applying sanitising sprays, soaps and gels directly onto the skin and equipment. Disinfection This
greatly reduces the pathogenic bacteria on work surfaces. This method is not suitable for the skin,
hair or nails.

Disinfection is used on floors, any work surfaces/station, walls and bowls etc. This process does not
remove bacteria spores.

Sterilisation This process kills all living organisms; sterile, in this context, means free living
diseasecausing micro-organisms and their spores. This is a difficult process to maintain but should be
carried out on all tools, especially if they have been in contact with blood.

Several ways to sterilise the equipment:

 UV light an enclosed steel cabinet that emits UV light when closed to kill off any bacteria

 Autoclave This works in a similar way to a pressure cooker by heating the water under pressure to a
temperature of 100°C, which kills all germs, and is one of the most efficient methods.

 Barbicide This is a liquid used to soak instruments; ammonia can be used as the liquid within the
barbicide.

10 Methods of Hygiene and Sterilisation for Specific Tools Trolley Always disinfect with surgical spirit
at the end of the working day. Always cover with couch roll. Nail File File-disinfectant spray. Orange
Stick Disposable or re-usable when covered with cotton wool, but not indefinitely. Hoof Stick If
plastic, chemical sterilisation. If wooden, see 'Orange stick'. Cuticle Knife Any sterilisation method is
fine. Cuticle Nippers Any sterilisation method is fine. Nail Clippers Any sterilisation method is fine.
Nail Brush Chemical sterilising, eg Barbicide. Manicure Bowl Chemical and Ultraviolet methods.
Disinfect between clients with surgical spirit. Scissors Any sterilisation method is fine.

25. Course Accreditation