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Milady's Art & Science of Nail Technology

by: Milady

Milady's Art & Science of Nail Technology

by: Milady

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9781562533267
ISBN 10:
1562533266
Edition: 2nd
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 01/15/1997
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Ideal reference for students and practicioners of nail technology.

PREFACE

xiii

(4)

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

xvii

INTRODUCTION

(6)

PART I GETTING STARTED

(44)

Chapter 1 YOUR PROFESSIONAL IMAGE

(8)

Introduction

(1)

Professional Salon Conduct

(3)

Professional Salon Conduct Toward Clients

(2)

Professional Salon Conduct Toward Employers and Coworkers

(1)

Professional Ethics

(1)

Professional Ethics Toward Clients

(1)

Professional Ethics Toward Employer and Coworkers

(1)

Your Professional Appearance

(3)

Chapter 2 BACTERIA AND OTHER INFECTIOUS AGENTS

(11)

Introduction

(1)

Bacteria

(1)

Types of Bacteria

(1)

Classifications of Pathogenic Bacteria

(1)

Growth and Reproduction of Bacteria

(1)

Movement of Bacteria

(1)

Viruses and Fungus

(3)

Viruses

(1)

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)

(1)

Fungus and Mold

(1)

Nail Fungal Infections

(1)

Mold and Mildew

(1)

Exposing the Natural Nail

(1)

Prevention

(1)

Parasites

(1)

Rickettsia

(1)

Understanding Infection

(6)

Immunity to Infection

(1)

How Infections Breed in the Salon

(1)

How Nail Technicians Can Fight Infections

(4)

Chapter 3 SANITATION AND DISINFECTION

(12)

Introduction

(1)

Contamination Control

(1)

Sterilization

(1)

Sanitation

(1)

Disinfection

(3)

Effective Use of Disinfectants

(1)

Type of Disinfectants

(1)

Implements and Other Surfaces

(1)

Pre-Service Sanitation Procedures

(1)

Ultraviolet Ray Sanitizers

(1)

Bead "Sterilezers"

(1)

Beware of Formalin

(1)

Blood Spills

(1)

Disinfectant Safety

(1)

Universal Sanitation

(3)

Chapter 4 SAFETY IN THE SALON

(13)

Introduction

(1)

Common Chemicals Used by Nail Technicians

(1)

Learn About the Chemicals in Your Products

(2)

What Is an MSDS?

(1)

How You Can Get Material Safety Data Sheets

(1)

Avoiding Overexposure Is Easy!

(2)

Ventilation Control

(1)

Local Exhaust

(1)

Preventing Overexposure to Dusts

(1)

A Dangerous Misconception

(1)

Protect Your Eyes

(1)

Other Tips for Working Safely

(1)

Cumulative Trauma Disorders

(1)

What to Do?

(5)

PART 2 THE SCIENCE OF NAIL TECHNOLOGY

(66)

Chapter 5 NAIL PRODUCT CHEMISTRY SIMPLIFIED

(14)

Introduction

(1)

Understanding Chemicals

(2)

Matter and Energy

(1)

Molecules and Elements

(1)

Forms of Matter

(1)

Chemical Reactions

(1)

Catalyst

(1)

Solvents and Solutes

(1)

Adhesion and Adhesives

(2)

Adhesives

(1)

Primers

(1)

A Clean Start

(1)

Fingernail Coatings

(3)

Monomers and Polymers

(1)

Understanding Polymerizations

(1)

Simple vs. Cross-linking Polymer Chains

(1)

Light and Heat Energy

(1)

Evaporation Coatings

(1)

"Better for the Nail" Claims

(1)

Avoiding Skin Problems

(4)

Dermatitis

(1)

Prolonged or Repeated Contact

(1)

Irrihant Contact Dermatitis

(1)

Remember These Precautions

(1)

Protect Yourself

(1)

The Overexposure Principle

(3)

Chapter 6 ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

(22)

Introduction

(1)

Cells

(2)

Cell Growth

(1)

Cell Metabolism

(1)

Tissues

(1)

Organs

(1)

Systems

(1)

The Skeletal System

(3)

Structure of Bone

(1)

Joints

(1)

Bones of the Arm and Hand

(1)

Bones of the Leg and Foot

(1)

The Mucular System

(5)

Muscle Part

(1)

Stimulation of Muscles

(1)

Muscles Affected by Massage

(3)

The Nervous System

(3)

The Brain and Spinal Cord

(1)

Nerve Cells and Nerves

(2)

The Circlatory System

(4)

The Heart

(1)

The Blood

(3)

The Endocrine System

(1)

The Excretory System

(1)

The Respiratory System

(1)

The Digestive System

(3)

Chapter 7 THE NAIL AND ITS DISORDERS

(10)

Introduction

(1)

Parts of the Nail

(1)

Parts of the Nail

(1)

Structures Beneath the Nail

(1)

Skin Surrounding the Nail

(1)

Nail Disorders

(9)

Nail Disorders That Can Be Serviced by a Nail Technician

(4)

Nail Disorders That Cannot Be Serviced by a Nail Technician

(4)

Chapter 8 THE SKIN AND ITS DISORDERS

(11)

Introduction

(1)

Healthy Skin

(5)

Function of the Skin

(1)

Structure of the Skin

(2)

Nourishment of the Skin

100

(1)

Nerves of the Skin

100

(1)

Glands of the Skin

101

(1)

Elasticity of the Skin

102

(1)

Skin Disorders

102

(3)

Lesions of the Skin

103

(1)

Inflammations of the Skin

104

(1)

Infections of the Skin

105

(1)

Pigmentation of the Skin

105

(1)

Hypertrophies (New Growths) of the Skin

106

(2)

Chapter 9 CLIENT CONSULTATION

108

(9)

Introduction

108

(1)

Determining the Condition of Nails and Skin

108

(1)

Determining Your Client's Needs

109

(1)

Meeting Your Client's Needs

109

(1)

Completing the Client Health/Record Card

110

(3)

Maintaining the Client Service Record

113

(4)

PART 3 BASIC PROCEDURES

117

(40)

Chapter 10 MANICURING

117

(28)

Introduction

117

(1)

Nail Technology Supplies

117

(71)

Equipment

117

(1)

Implements

118

(2)

Materials

120

(1)

Nail Cosmetics

121

(3)

Procedure for Basic Table Set-Up

124

(1)

Choosing a Nail Shape

125

(1)

Water Manicure

126

(7)

Water Manicure Pre-Service

126

(1)

Water Manicure Procedure

127

(5)

Water Manicure Post-Service

132

(1)

French Manicure

133

(1)

Reconditioning Hot Oil Manicure

133

(2)

Supplies

134

(1)

Reconditioning Hot Oil Manicure Pre-Service

134

(1)

Reconditioning Hot Oil Manicure Procedure

134

(1)

Man's Manicure

135

(4)

Procedure

135

(4)

Electric Manicure

139

(1)

Paraffin Wax

140

(1)

Hand and Arm Massage

140

(5)

Hand Massage Techniques

141

(1)

Arm Massage Technique

142

(3)

Chapter 11 PEDICURING

145

(12)

Introduction

145

(1)

Supplies

145

(1)

Pedicure

146

(1)

Pedicure Pre-Service

146

(1)

Predicure Procedure

147

(3)

Pedicure Post-Service

150

(1)

Foot Massage

151

(6)

Foot Massage Techniques

151

(6)

PART 4 THE ART OF NAIL TECHNOLOGY

157

(64)

Chapter 12 NAIL TIPS

157

(8)

Introduction

157

(1)

Supplies for Nail Tips

157

(1)

Nail Tip Application

158

(4)

Nail Tip Application Pre-Service

158

(1)

Nail Tip Application Procedure

158

(3)

Nail Tip Post-Service

161

(1)

Maintenance and Removal of Tips

162

(3)

Maintenance

162

(1)

Tip Removal

162

(3)

Chapter 13 NAIL WRAPS

165

(11)

Introduction

165

(1)

Fabric Wraps

165

(1)

Supplies

165

(1)

Nail Wrap Pre-Service

165

(1)

Nail Wrap Procedure

166

(2)

Nail Wrap Post-Service

168

(1)

Fabric Wrap Maintenance, Removal, and Repairs

169

(3)

Fabric Wrap Maintenance

169

(2)

Repairs with Fabric Wraps

171

(1)

Fabric Wrap Removal

171

(1)

Paper Wraps

172

(1)

Supplies

172

(1)

Paper Wrap Application Procedure

172

(1)

Liquid Nail Wrap

173

(3)

Chapter 14 ACRYLIC NAILS

176

(17)

Introduction

176

(1)

Acrylic Nails Over Forms

176

(6)

Supplies for Acrylic Nails

176

(1)

Acrylic Nail Pre-Service

177

(1)

Acrylic Nail Procedure

177

(4)

Acrylic Nail Post-Service

181

(1)

Acrylic Nails Over Tips or Natural Nails

182

(2)

Procedure

182

(2)

Acrylic Nail Application Over Bitten Nails

184

(2)

Procedure

184

(2)

Acrylic Nail Maintenance and Removal

186

(4)

Acrylic Maintenance

186

(3)

Acrylic Removal

189

(1)

Odorless Acrylics

190

(3)

Chapter 15 GELS

193

(9)

Introduction

193

(1)

Light-Cured Gel on Tips or Natural Nails

193

(3)

Supplies

193

(1)

Gel Application Pre-Service

193

(1)

Light-Cured Gel Procedure

194

(2)

Gel Application Post-Service

196

(1)

Light-Cured Gel Over Forms

196

(2)

No-Light Gel Application

198

(1)

Gel Maintenance and Removal

199

(3)

Gel Maintenance

199

(1)

Gel Removal

199

(3)

Chapter 16 THE CREATIVE TOUCH

202

(19)

Introduction

202

(1)

Creating Nail Art

202

(4)

Gems

202

(1)

Striping Tape

203

(1)

Foil

203

(1)

Nail Tape Application

203

(2)

Gold Leaf Application

205

(1)

Freehand Painting

206

(1)

Using an Airbrush for Nail Color and Nail Art

206

(3)

Airbrush Equipment and Operation

207

(2)

Getting Started and Finished

209

(4)

Set-up and Practice

209

(2)

Real People

211

(2)

Two-Color Fade

213

(3)

Traditional French Manicure (with Optional Lunula)

216

(5)

PART 5 THE BUSINESS OF NAIL TECHNOLOGY

221

(13)

Chapter 17 SALON BUSINESS

221

(8)

Introduction

221

(1)

Your Working Environment

221

(2)

The Full-Service Salon

221

(1)

The Nails-Only Salon

221

(1)

Make Your Decision

222

(1)

Keeping Good Personal Records

223

(1)

Income

223

(1)

Expenses

223

(1)

Appointments

223

(1)

Understanding Salon Business Records

224

(1)

Using Business Records

224

(1)

Keeping Client Records

225

(1)

Keeping Inventory Records

225

(1)

Booking Appointments

225

(1)

Advertising Yourself

226

(1)

Collecting Payment for Services

226

(3)

Chapter 18 SELLING NAIL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

229

(5)

Introduction

229

(1)

Know Your Products and Services

229

(1)

Features

229

(1)

Benefits

230

(1)

Know What Your Client Needs and Wants

230

(1)

Present Your Products and Services

231

(1)

Sell While You Work

231

(1)

Display a List of Your Services

231

(1)

Display Your Products

231

(1)

Answer Questions and Objections

232

(1)

Questions

232

(1)

Objections

232

(1)

Close the Sale

232

(2)

Suggestion Selling

232

(1)

Wrap-Up

233

(1)

Scheduling Another Appointment

233

(1)

ANSWERS TO REVIEW QUESTIONS

234

(25)

GLOSSARY/INDEX

259

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