Nail Design Foundations

Nail Design Foundations is the starting point for anyone who wants to work with nails safely and confidently. You will learn the hygiene routine that protects you and your clients, how to prepare the natural nail step by step, the basic anatomy of the nail, the seven classic shapes and the essential tools you need to begin. Short video lessons and a downloadable PDF guide let you study at your own pace, on any device, in English or Portuguese.

1 lesson · 2 minAudio: Portuguese & EnglishCertificate of completion
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What you'll learn

  • A hygiene routine for every service: cleaning, disinfecting and single-use items
  • How to prepare the natural nail, step by step
  • The parts of the nail and why the matrix must be protected
  • The seven classic shapes and how to choose one
  • The essential tools and how to read a file's grit
  • When not to do a service and refer the client to a health professional

Course content

1 module · 1 lesson · 2 min
1 · Introduction1 lesson · 2 min

Included materials

Study guide (PDF) (PDF)