108 Nails and Nail art application. Connect activity Connect from previous session Nail shapes Draw on the wipe board 4 nail shapes.

108 Nails and Nail art application

Connect activity

• Connect from previous session

• Nail shapes

• Draw on the wipe board 4 nail shapes

Aims and outcomes• Aim is to introduce the learner to nail art, engaging the interest through

experimental learning of selected basic nail art products and techniques.

• The learners will be able to prepare a nail art technique and to carry out nail art techniques

Prepare for a nail technique

Before you begin the nail art service, its important to be prepared. Health and safety requirements should be carried out for every treatment, but knowing how to set up your treatment area and carrying out a proper consultation are also musts for nail art services. There are many different products available for nail art.

Safe and hygienic working practices

• Keep your treatment area tidy• Sterilise tools and equipment this will help reduce

cross infections.• Carry out a full consultation

Salon Environment• It is important to be prepared before a professional treatment.• All products tool and equipment should be placed neatly and

safely on the trolley.• The clients chair should be at the correct height. Adjustable

chairs are the best.• Room temperature should not be too hot or to cold• The room should be well ventilated• Lighting should be adequate

Basic tools and equipment

• Cotton buds• Towels• Treatment plan• Waste bin• Couch roll• Nail table• Disposable file• Orange stick• Artificial nails• Blu tack• Foil adhesive• Base coat• Top coat• Foils

Activity 1

• Research and answer the following questions.• Why is it important to make sure that there is suitable

lighting in the nail art treatment area?• What is the ideal temperature for a salon?• What would happen if the treatment room was not well

ventilated?• What might happen if the tools and equipment that you ere

using were not clean and hygenic?

Activity 2

• Using the text books create a table showing all of the tools and equipment needed for a nail art treatment

Tools and equipment

What is it used for? How is it used?

Recall and Review

• Discuss your findings from activity 1• Have you completed your chart? •