Manicure Signature with Gel

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

1/2 tsp. Scrub, 2 tsp lotion, 2 small spatulas

1 Hour

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

2. Have your guest use the hand sanitizer

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

4. While you are performing the Start to Finish, look over the guest’s hands and nails for any cuts, abrasions or infections. If they have any cuts or abrasions, continue themanicure 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 of the 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. Have guest wash hands

10. Clean under nails, buff, apply dehydrator and alcohol to both hands

11. Apply gel product, fuse, base, gel polish, topcoat cure each product both hands

12. Wipe off tacky later with alcohol

13. Apply scrub with spatula into your hands to warm product. Apply to hands, avoid nails, wrap in warm towels repeat on other hand

14. Remove product thoroughly from each from each hand

15. Apply lotion in hand with spatula and massage, repeat on other hand and arm

16. Thoroughly clean and disinfect implements 10 minutes

17. Disinfect station area

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