Manicure Signature

Mis en place: 4 purple hand towels, 2-hot towels, non-acetone polish remover, cotton, ¼” cuticle nipper, metal cuticle pusher, nail clipper, cuticle eliminator, 180 grit file, disposable buffer squares, hand sanitizer, polish, top coat and base coat, 2 small spatulas

Scrub 1/2 tsp, 2 tsp Lotion

1 Hour

1. Wash your hands in hot soapy water before beginning your service.

2. Have your guest use the hand sanitizer or wash hands.

3. Perform the Start to finish consultation procedure with your guest.

4. While you are performing the Start To Finish, look over the guests hands and nails for any cuts, abrasions or infections. If they have any cuts or abrasions, continue the  manicure wearing gloves on your hands.  If they have any infections, discontinue the  service and reschedule for another time when they have healthy hands.

5. The hand that you pick up will be the order in which you will perform all steps.     Preferably pinky to thumb each time.

6. Begin by removing any nail polish on the nails with non-acetone polish remover and  cotton. Consult with your instructor.

7. On one hand Shorten any nails with the nail clipper if needed. Shape the nails with the 180 grit file in the shape determined.

8. Gently massage one drop of cuticle eliminator on each nail at the cuticle area. Repeat 7  & 8 on other hand.

9. Push back the cuticles with the cuticle pusher and nip any excess skin with a nipper if necessary. Repeat on the other hand.

10. Apply Scrub into your hands with a spatula and massage together to warm the product.  Gently massage the scrub on the guest’s right hand. 

11. Lay a hot towel out, have the guest put their hand and arm on top of the towel, wrap the hot towel around their arm and hand.  Proceed to the left hand in the same manner.

12. Remove the towel from the guest’s right hand and arm by gently pulling the towel toward you and then open the towel up and re-wipe their hand to remove any product. Repeat this step on the other hand and arm.

13. Apply lotion on your hands with spatula and massage together to warm the product.

14. Gently massage the product into the guest’s right hand and arm (up to the elbow). Use the RA hand and arm massage technique.

15. Apply lotion on your hands with spatula and massage together to warm the product.

16. Gently massage the product into the guest’s left hand and arm (up to the elbow). Use the RA hand and arm massage technique.

17. Remove any excess oil on the nail plate with cotton and polish remover. Clean under free edge. 

18. Apply one coat of base coat on all nails. 

19. Apply two coats of color (optional) on all nails. Clean up any excess polish on the nails with the cuticle pusher, cotton and non-acetone remover. 

20. Apply one coat of topcoat on all nails.

21. Perform the Start To Finish closing technique. 

22. Thoroughly wash all implements in hot soapy water and immerse in a disinfectant for 10 minutes.

23. Thoroughly clean all areas with a disinfectant.

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