Study Guide

Objective

- Hand and nail care for customers with advanced techniques
- Shellac treatment for customers
- Proficient in applying as French manicure, Fade techniques and detailed work
- Using the 5-application method in their work
- Considers occupational safety, a sepsis, and customer safety in their work
- Evaluates their own work

Content

- Hand and nail care according to CND theory and background
- Shellac application exercises for clients

1-2 theory lessons
2-6 supervised practice lessons
Independent practice work
Final test for a client

Location and time

Continuation Course with Shellac (maximum 10 participants)
Prerequisite: Basic Course in Shellac

- French Manicure
- Baby Boomer
- Balayage
- Decorations and Effects

Date: 27th January 2025, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Content: Theory and Practice
7th February 2025, 8:00 AM-12:00 AM Practical test on a model
Note: Please bring your own tweezers.

If you have questions, send to: johanna.nykamb@novia.fi

Materials

ICG theory material in Moodle
ICG material in ICG-APP

www.icg.com

Teaching methods

Theory instruction
Guidance in class
Practical exercises with supervision
ICG- APP- E-Learning
Final test on a client

Exam schedules

Date: 27th January 2025, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Content: Theory and Practice
Students have to do two practice on two models before the final exam test. Pictures of the models should be uploaded to Moodle.
7th February 2025, 8:00 AM-12:00 AM Practical test on a model

Student workload

Participation in theory lessons 1-2 (mandatory attendance)
Participation in supervised practice lessons 2-6 (mandatory attendance)
Independent work with two test models (mandatory)
Final test on a client (mandatory attendance)

Further information

- Hand and nail care for customers
- Shellac treatment for customers
- Proficient in applying and removing Shellac
- Using the 5-application method in their work
- Considers occupational safety, asepsis, and customer safety in their work
- Evaluates their own work

Hand and nail care according to CND theory and background

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

- Students is planing, hand and nail care according to the customer's needs and preferences by discussing with the customer and considering skin and nail conditions as well as the customer's health status and allergies
- Determines the condition of the skin and refers the customer to a specialist if needed
- Uses products suitable for the customer and leverages their knowledge of the products
- Using appropriate tools and techniques for the treatment
- Manages the customer's nails and skin almost according to the plan to ensure customer satisfaction with the end result
- Completes the work within the agreed time
- Provides information on the use of products for self-care
- Serves the customer in a friendly way

- Cuticles are treated
- Nail shape is good on all 10 fingers
- Attempts to use the 5-application method
- Nail part 1 is applied
- Other lines of the nail are applied
- Student know how to use advanced techniques

Assessment criteria, good (3)

- Students is planing, hand and nail care according to the customer's needs and preferences by discussing with the customer and considering skin and nail conditions as well as the customer's health status and allergies
- Determines the condition of the skin and refers the customer to a specialist if needed
- Uses products right and safe and suitable for the customer, leveraging their knowledge of the products and their components, and justifies their choices
- Uses the right and safe tools and techniques suitable for the treatment
- Manages the customer's nails and skin according to the plan to ensure customer satisfaction with the treatment and the end result
- Understands the structure of the nail
- Completes the work within the agreed time
- Provides the customer with advice on using products for self-care and for the ongoing care of nails and hand skin
- Serves the customer in a friendly manner and in a way that promotes a lasting customer relationship

- Cuticles are nicely treated
- Nail shape is nearly perfect on all 10 fingers
- Using the 5-application method
- Nail part 1 is well applied
- Other lines of the nail are well applied
- Student know how to do advanced techniques and feel safe

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

- Students is planing, hand and nail care according to the customer's needs and preferences by discussing with the customer and considering skin and nail conditions as well as the customer's health status and allergies
- Determines the condition of the skin and refers the customer to a specialist if needed
- Uses products right and safe and suitable for the customer, leveraging their knowledge of the products and their components, and justifies their choices
- Uses the right and safe tools and techniques suitable for the treatment
- Manages the customer's nails and skin according to the plan to ensure customer satisfaction with the treatment and the end result
- Understands the structure of the nail
- Completes the work within the agreed time
- Provides the customer with advice on using products for self-care and for the ongoing care of nails and hand skin
- Serves the customer in a friendly manner and in a way that promotes a lasting customer relationship

- Cuticles are nicely treated
- Nail shape is nearly perfect on all 10 fingers
- Using the 5-application method
- Nail part 1 is well applied
- Other lines of the nail are well applied
- Students use the anvanced technoques almost in a perfekt way

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

- Students is planing, hand and nail care according to the customer's needs and preferences by discussing with the customer and considering skin and nail conditions as well as the customer's health status and allergies
- Determines the condition of the skin and refers the customer to a specialist if needed
- Uses products suitable for the customer and leverages their knowledge of the products
- Using appropriate tools and techniques for the treatment
- Manages the customer's nails and skin almost according to the plan to ensure customer satisfaction with the end result
- Completes the work within the agreed time
- Provides information on the use of products for self-care
- Serves the customer in a friendly way

- Cuticles are treated
- Nail shape is good on all 10 fingers
- Attempts to use the 5-application method
- Nail part 1 is applied
- Other lines of the nail are applied

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

- Students is planing, hand and nail care according to the customer's needs and preferences by discussing with the customer and considering skin and nail conditions as well as the customer's health status and allergies
- Determines the condition of the skin and refers the customer to a specialist if needed
- Uses products right and safe and suitable for the customer, leveraging their knowledge of the products and their components, and justifies their choices
- Uses the right and safe tools and techniques suitable for the treatment
- Manages the customer's nails and skin according to the plan to ensure customer satisfaction with the treatment and the result
- Understands the structure of the nail
- Completes the work within the agreed time
- Provides the customer with advice on using products for self-care and for the ongoing care of nails and hand skin
- Serves the customer in a friendly manner and in a way that promotes a lasting customer relationship

- Cuticles are nicely treated
- Nail shape is nearly perfect on all 10 fingers
- Using the 5-application method
- Nail part 1 is well applied
- Other lines of the nail are well applied

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

- Student is planing, hand and nail care according to the customer's needs and preferences by discussing with the customer and considering skin and nail conditions as well as the customer's health status and allergies
- Determines the condition of the skin and refers the customer to a specialist if necessary
- Using the right and safe products suitable for the customer, leveraging their knowledge of the products and their components, making comparisons, and justifying their choices
- Using appropriate tools and techniques for the treatment correctly, safely, and through versatile application
- Manages the customer's nails and skin according to the plan to ensure customer satisfaction with the treatment and the end result
- Completes the work within the agreed time frame
- Provides the customer with expert advice on using products for self-care and devises a plan for the ongoing care of nails and hand care
- Serves the customer professionally and courteously in a manner that fosters a lasting customer relationship

- Cuticles are perfectly treated
- Nail shape is perfect on all 10 fingers.
- Using the professional 5-application method
- Nail part 1 is perfectly applied
- Other lines of the nail are perfectly applied

Qualifications

Approved result in the Nail Services course (Elective studies-3001)