Perform basic manicures.

Performance should include

  • removing old polish
  • cutting and shaping nails
  • buffing nails
  • softening cuticles
  • using nail pusher
  • applying hand lotion and giving hand and arm massage
  • removing excess oils
  • applying polish
  • removing excess polish.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What precautions should be taken when softening cuticles?
  • What must be done to prepare the manicure table?
  • How does a man's manicure differ from a woman's manicure?
  • How much time should be spent massaging the client’s hands and arms during a manicure appointment?