This new edition of The Complete Nail Technician is the most up-to-date guide to the Diploma in Nail Services at Levels 2 and 3. Fully endorsed by both Habia and City & Guilds, this new edition contains everything you need to know to become a successful nail technician.
Written by Marian Newman, a leading beauty professional with extensive experience in the media and fashion industry, The Complete Nail Technician is guaranteed to equip students and nail technicians with the all-important commercial knowledge and skills. Written in an accessible and lively style, this textbook is an essential reference manual for practicing nail technicians, salon owners and instructors, and a great guide for beginners.
Key Features
Completely updated in line with the latest National Occupational Standards for your industry
Two new chapters – ‘Business Matters’ and ‘The Electric File’ ensure that the text covers everything students need to know
Exciting full colour images, inspirational artwork and nail art designs in line with market trends
Greater coverage of nail competitions
Tighter focus on business skills and commercial aspects
Tip boxes, Industry Anecdotes, Activities and Best Practice advice draw attention to key points to help reinforce student learning
Clear learning objectives and easy to follow step-by-steps provide direction and support
1. Starting Out: You and your industry
2. Anatomy and Physiology
3. Preparing the work area
4. Preparing you and your client
5. Providing a manicure treatment
6. Providing a pedicure treatment
7. Essential Chemistry of artificial nails
8. Applying tips to the nails
9. Applying overlays
10. The art and skill of applying sculptured nails
11. Maintaining artificial nails
12. Business Matters
13. Nail art, basic and advanced
14. Media work and special occasions
15. The Electric File
