Covers curriculum Sessions 1 and 2: powder coating overview, applications, safety, PPE, shop setup, and handling.

Covers curriculum Sessions 3 and 4: cleaning, masking, preparation, powder types, finish selection, and product matching.

Required hands-on lab focused on surface preparation, masking, equipment setup, grounding, and powder application.

Required final hands-on meeting focused on curing, inspection, troubleshooting, workflow review, and practical evaluation.

Exam structure, safety basics, nail anatomy, nail growth, common nail disorders, and theory vocabulary

Sanitation, disinfection, blood exposure procedures, client protection, chemical safety, PPE, and salon regulations

Basic manicure sequence, implements, massage theory, nail tips, wraps, acrylic/gel basics, product chemistry, and service contraindications

Timed mock theory exam, score analysis, answer rationales, weak-area remediation, and test-taking strategy

Program expectations, sanitation basics, lab safety, required kit overview

Exam format, kit check, sanitation expectations, timing overview

Infection control terms, disinfectants, universal precautions, exposure prevention

Initial setup, labeling, disinfection, hand hygiene, supply control

Nail structure, common disorders, contraindications, client consultation decisions

Natural nail prep, filing, cuticle care simulation, massage sequence

Tool identification, station setup, cleaning workflow, ergonomic preparation

Red polish control, base coat, color coats, top coat, cleanup

Basic manicure sequence, nail shaping, cuticle care, massage overview, sanitation checkpoints

Tip sizing, application, blending simulation, overlay procedure, filing control

Hand positioning, nail filing shapes, polish preparation, cleanup, practice reflection

Form placement, product control, structure, filing, cleanup

Base coat, color coat, top coat, red polish control, brush loading, corrections, finish evaluation

Nail wrap, repair procedure, adhesive safety, finish filing

Polish types, removers, lotions, oils, service selection, product safety, client consultation links

Pedicure setup, foot assessment language, service sequence, sanitation cleanup

Pedicure safety, foot assessment, contraindications, soaking procedures, and basic pedicure sequence

Timed full practical sequence, station reset, instructor scoring notes, and correction priorities

Cumulative sanitation review, manicure and pedicure service sequence review, practical skills preparation, and readiness self-assessment

Final timed mock, remediation targets, readiness check, kit audit, and board-day preparation