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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, topcoat, base coat, 2 plastic bags, 2 spatulas
Product Setup
2 tsp Mask 2 tsp Lotion
Timing
45 MINS
Start
- Wash your hands in hot soapy water before beginning your service
- Have your guest use the hand sanitizer, Place a squirt in their hands to massage together
- Perform the Start to Finish consultation procedure with your guest
- 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 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
- The hand that you pick up will be the order in which you will perform all the steps. Preferably pinky to thumb each time
- Begin by removing any nail polish on the nails with non-acetone polish remover and cotton. Consult an Instructor
- On one hand shorten any nails with the nail clipper if needed
- Gently massage one drop of cuticle eliminator on each nail at the cuticle area. Repeat 7 & 8 on other hand
- Push back the cuticles on both hands with the cuticle pusher and nip any excess skin with a nipper if necessary. Repeat on other hand
- Using the small spatula, apply the mask to the underside of the right hand, palm and fingers. Then turn their palm down and apply to the top side of their hand and fingers. Put a plastic bag over their hand and wrap a warm towel around their hand. Repeat on the other hand. Let the mask set on for approximately 5 minutes
- After 5 minutes, remove the hot towel on the right hand and remove any mask, repeat on the other hand
- Apply lotion with spatula on your hands and massage together to warm the product
- Gently massage the product into the guest’s right hand and arm (up to the elbow). Use the RA hand and arm massage technique. Repeat on the left hand and arm
- Remove any excess oil on the nail plate with cotton and polish remover. Clean under free edge
- Apply one coat of base coat on all nails. 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. Apply one coat of topcoat on all nails
- Perform the Start to Finish closing technique
- Thoroughly wash all implements in hot soapy water and immerse in a disinfectant for 10 minutes
- Thoroughly clean all areas with a disinfectant
Finish
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