19 NYCRR 162.1

Educational requirements for nail specialists shall include the following subjects and the hours assigned to each:

Scope of Curriculum

Each subject (including orientation) shall include a treatment of the topics as set forth herein:

ORIENTATION—5 HOURS

• School Rules and Regulations

• Qualities of the Professional Nail Specialist

• Code of Ethics

• Familiarization of School Facilities and Supplies

• View and discuss the mandatory Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness online course

SUBJECT 1

SAFETY AND HEALTH—8 HOURS

• Local, State, Federal Safety Codes

• Salon/Clinic Rules and Regulations

• General Salon/Clinic Safety

• First Aid

• Hazardous Materials Communications (HAZMAT)

SUBJECT 2

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE

NAIL, HAND, ARM, FOOT AND LEG—10 HOURS

• Cell Metabolism and Structure

• Tissues and Organs

• Systems of the Body and Their Relationship

• Histology of the Skin and Its Function

• Bones, Muscles, Nerves of the Hand, Arm, Leg and Foot

• Nail Structure

SUBJECT 3

BACTERIA AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES; NAIL, FOOT, SKIN DISORDERS AND

DISEASES—10 HOURS

• Bacterial Infections

• Immunity

• AIDS Awareness

• Hepatitis

• Viruses

• Mold and Fungus

• Disorders of the Nails and Skin

• Foot Disease

SUBJECT 4

METHODS OF INFECTION CONTROL—10 HOURS

• Chemical Methods of Sanitation

• Physical Methods of Sanitation

• Sanitary Rules and Regulations

• Bloodborne Pathogen Infection Control

SUBJECT 5

CLIENT CONSULTATION—4 HOURS

• Client Lifestyle Profile

• Diagnosis of Skin Type and Nail Plate Type and Shape

• Nail Services

• Nail Service and Product Usage

SUBJECT 6

MANICURING AND HAND/ARM MASSAGE—20 HOURS

• Basic Manicure

• Men's Manicure

• Conditioning Manicures

• Nail Shape and Color Analysis

• Types of Massage

• Massage of the Hand/Arm

SUBJECT 7

PEDICURING—15 HOURS

• Pedicuring Procedures

• Procedure for Paraffin Treatment

• Massage and Manipulation

• Massage of the Foot/Leg

SUBJECT 8

TIP APPLICATION AND DESIGN—12 HOURS

• Technology of Nail Tips

• Tip Adhesives

• Tip Fitting and Design

• Procedure for Tip Application

• Nail Tipping on Problem Nails

• Tip Removal

SUBJECT 9

NAIL WRAPS—25 HOURS

• Silk, Fiberglass, and Linen Procedures

• Surface Wrapping Natural Nail and Mending

• Tip Overlay Wrapping

• Liquid Nail Wrap

• Maintenance

SUBJECT 10

LIQUID AND POWDER NAIL EXTENSIONS—50 HOURS

• Application Procedures for:

— Tip and Overlay

— Natural Nail

— Sculptured Nail

— Mending and Repair

• Re-Balance and Repairs

• Problem Nails

• Chemical Reactions to Liquid and Powder

SUBJECT 11

GEL NAILS—20 HOURS

• Gel Procedure

— Natural Nails

— Tip and Overlay

— Sculptured Gel Nails

• Repair and Maintenance

SUBJECT 12

NAIL ART—4 HOURS

• Nail Art Procedures

SUBJECT 13

RETAILING TECHNIQUES—6 HOURS

• Sales Ethics

• Advertising Campaign

• Design a Retail Center for Nail Care Products

• Selling Techniques

SUBJECT 14

BUSINESS PRACTICES—8 HOURS

• Business Operation

• Site Planning and Design

• Accounting and Inventory

• Payroll Regulations

SUBJECT 15

JOB SKILLS—6 HOURS

• Basic Job Skills