Manicure

This qualification is about providing manicure services to clients. It covers consulting with the client, recognising any contra-indications, preparing for the service and producing a service plan. It also covers filing and buffing the nails, using skin and cuticle treatments, massaging the hand and lower arm and providing a suitable nail finish.

To carry out this qualification you will need to maintain effective health, safety and hygiene throughout your work. You will also need to maintain your personal appearance and good communication with the client.

Learning Outcomes:

• Be able to use safe and effective methods of working when providing manicure services

• Be able to consult, plan and prepare for the service with clients

• Be able to carry out manicure services

• Understand organisational and legal requirements

• Understand how to work safely and effectively when providing manicure services

• Understand how to perform client consultation, treatment planning and preparation

• Know contra-indications and contra-actions that affect or restrict manicure services

• Know anatomy and physiology that relates to manicure services

• Understand manicure techniques, products and service planning

• Understand how to provide aftercare advice for clients