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I Want to Do Nails- Beginner Teen Course for Acrylic Nails
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A beginner Nail Tech course for teens who are interested in acrylic nails with a licensed tech, but with an elementary school teachers patience. Prior exposure may unlock a lucrative skill early on, or save you a world of frustration later!
Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
No current background knowledge is needed for this course- just a curiosity for science and a natural talent for art! This work can be frustrating at times, but once you get it, it can be so very rewarding! Even though this class is only 8 weeks long and is NOT a licensing program, you will be exposed to several topics in the nail industry including acrylic application and nail art! Teaching Approach and Structure: We will begin with an icebreaker or related discussion question. The class...
18 lessons//6 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Introductions- What is your why?What is your motivation? Let me see your work! We will also discuss different types of nail businesses and what it is like going to nail school.Lesson 2SanitationCleaning, disinfecting and sanitationLesson 3Implements and ToolsWe will look at each implement and tool that we use daily and discuss their function, how to use them and clean or dispose of them.Week 2Lesson 4Setting up your StationHow to set up for any basic nail service. Disposable tools v implementsLesson 5Manicure 1Steps to set up and perform a basic manicure according to the Georgia state board of cosmology.Lesson 6Manicure 2student practicalWeek 3Lesson 7Nail PrepBest preparation steps to insure the nail enhancement stays in place!Lesson 8Monomer and Polymer Acrylic Foundation 1Creating acrylic beads and leaning about liquid to powder ratio, brushes, temperature, sizing, angle and timing.Lesson 9Hand Filing 1Nail File grits, buffers, techniques and when to use which one.Week 4Lesson 10Monomer and Polymer Acrylic Foundation 2 (tip and removal)Learning about liquid to powder ratio, brush sizing, brush types, paper towels, thickness, timing and temperature. Split into two weeks.Lesson 11Hand Filing 2shaping and smoothing the nails created with the hand files and buffers.Lesson 12Monomer and Polymer Acrylic Foundation 3Sculpting Nails with a Nail Form. Keeping Your Brush Clean. How to Fix your Brush if it becomes clogged. How to know when to throw it away.Week 5Lesson 13Shaping 1Creating square, round, oval, duck, and stiletto shapes from one tip.Lesson 14Shaping 2continuationLesson 15Nail Art 1using dotting and line tools to create basic nail art (marble, animal print, etc)Week 6Lesson 16Nail Art 2More advanced nail art (French tips, rhinestone placement, encapsulation)Lesson 17Practicum- Final In Class ProjectStudents will be given a surprise nail shape and design to create.Lesson 18Clear Up Misconceptions- In Class PracticeIf there are any concepts students would like to go back over or anything we did not review that they would like the class to cover, I will consider it for another class or to add on in the future. Certificates of completion will be given out for those who have completed at least 85% of the class.
- The student will be able to understand the difference between cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing. The student will be able to properly recognize the basic implements used in the nail industry in daily practice. The student will have a better understanding of liquid to powder ratio when working with monomer liquid and polymer powder for the best nail adhesion. The student will be exposed to several techniques to preform nail art. The student will understand the steps to preform a basic manicure according to the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology. The student will be able to create any shape of nail from a square tip with a hand file and a straight edge nail clipper.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: available upon requestFeedback: available upon requestDetails: Homework will be assigned each Thursday for ALL enrolled students and will be due the following Tuesday. These assignments will be mini pro practice projects related to the classwork that we will be doing the day that they are due. For this reason, it is critical that your student have all of their materials on hand. Assignments will be checked and noticed if the student cannot perform the next practice task. Accommodations can be made for most tasks in the event of absences, however.Grading
Frequency: available upon requestDetails: Grades will not be offered, but a certificate of completion will be offered to those who complete at least 85% of the course.
Preferred curriculum supply list will be provided when you enroll in this course. However, you may already have these items at home or you may go ahead and purchase any brand of: paper towels nail clipper toe nail clipper notebook pen highlighter 70% alcohol 100% acetone cotton pads or rounds a dappen dish (or use a shot glass from home)
There is a familiar smell with the purple liquid known as monomer. Be sure your area is well ventilated. The best way to dispose of used monomer is on a paper towel (not down the sink or toilet). Place this paper towel in a plastic bag and take to an outside receptacle.
I will be referring to Tammy Taylor for our nail technology resources.
Joined July, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Georgia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
The type of classes I teach: Basic Sanitation Station Set Up Natural Nail Structure and Care Acrylic Foundation Shaping Hand Filing Basic Nail Art Professional Background: Bachelors- Alabama State University- Early Childhood Education Masters-...
Group Class
$75
weekly or $450 for 18 classes3x per week, 6 weeks
60 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
2-6 learners per class
