Nail Technology 12A
Salon Business Practices
District Name:
Okanagan Skaha
District Number:
67
Developed by:
Revised by David Kalaski with permission from SD 75
School Name:
Penticton Secondary / Princess Margaret Secondary/ Summerland
Secondary
Bill Bidlake / Don McIntyre / Dave Searcy
Principal’s Name:
Board/Authority Approval Date:
Board/Authority Signature:
Course Name:
Grade Level of Course:
Number of Course Credits:
Number of Hours of Instruction:
Nail Technology
11
4
120
Prerequisite(s): Grade 11 or equivalent, a demonstrated interest in the beauty industry and in a career as a Nail
Technician. Successful pre-registration interview.
Special Training, Facilities or Equipment Required:
Instructor: Must have proof of 5 years of experience as a nail technician, current advanced education in product
knowledge and technical skills. The instructor must be in good standing with the Cosmetology Industry Association
of BC or hold a current license in the province, state or country last resided in.
The facilities Should include a classroom and a salon setting.
Classroom Purposes: overhead projector, VCR and television, internet access for research projects.
Salon Purposes: Tables and chairs, sanitation trays and chemicals, nail art supplies, airbrush supplies, also towels
and laundry facilities.
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Course Synopsis:
This course covers such topics as salon business, records, advertising and client record keeping, also the different
types of pay related to our fields of study. The students will create a current resume and cover letter. This course
also covers the creative and colorful part of the nail technology business.
Rationale:
The students are training to be part of a $6 billion nail care industry. If they want to be financially successful in this
business, they must know more than how to give clients manicures, pedicures, or artificial nail services. You need
to be a well-rounded, good business person. From the moment the student receives a job offer, they will have to
negotiate how much money they earn and how they are to be paid. When they develop a clientele, they will handle
tips and possibly, commission.
Organizational Structure:
Unit
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Title
The creative touch
Salon business
Selling nail products and services
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Time
20
10
15
Unit 4
Unit 5
Resume writing
Practical client services
Total Hours
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20
55
120
Unit/Topic/Module Descriptions:
Unit 1:
Overview
If the student wants to be a successful nail technician, they need to be a good salesperson too. They are responsible
for selling both nail services and the products that will help your clients maintain those services.
Curriculum Organizers and Learning Outcomes
It is expected that the student will:

Explain the few basic rules to follow to achieve success with nail art.

Demonstrate five hand painted and five airbrushed nail art design tips.

Describe the different nail art products, brushes and their uses.
Unit 2:
Overview
This unit covers area such as the advantages of keeping proper services, inventory control and personal appointment
records and the guidelines that should be followed when booking appointments or going through the interview
process when looking for employment.
Curriculum Organizers and Learning Outcomes
It is expected that the student will:

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of working in the four types of salons.

List ten questions the students will need to ask before deciding which salon is right for the student.

Explain the differences between expenses and income, salary or commission.
Unit 3:
Overview
In the unit you will learn about setting prices for and marketing your products and services, basic principles, and
tracking their successes.
Curriculum Organizers and Learning Outcomes
It is expected that the students will:

List the five basic principles of selling products and services.

Discuss how to set prices for products and services.

Calculate client retention rates.
Unit 4:
Overview
Students will in this unit will research and create a current cover letter and resume and prepare themselves for the
work force.
Curriculum Organizers and Learning Outcomes
It is expected that the students will:

Explain the five main parts of a resume and cover letter.

Demonstrate the interview process with employers.

Create a current cover letter and resume.
Unit 5:
Overview
Students will perform such services as their training advances on clients that have phoned in from the students
advertising campaign throughout the community. As any salon setting would have.
Curriculum Organizers and Learning Outcomes
It is expected that the student will:

Demonstrate proper set up procedures for the scheduled appointment.

Demonstrate proper steps according to scheduled services.
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Demonstrate proper salon conduct and safety precautions.
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Instructional Component:
Direct Instruction
Videos
Assignments
Hands on practice
Field trip
Assessment Component:
Practical assignments
In-class and homework exercises
Workbook assignments
Unit exams
35%
20%
20%
25%
Learning Resources:
Textbook: Milady’s Standard Nail Technology
Workbook: Milady’s Standard Nail Technology
OPI- product description catalogue
Instructor Generated teaching tools-assignments, word lists, handouts
Resume Videos
Guest speakers
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