Unit 108
Nail art application
Connect Activity
1. The salon should be well ventilated. True or
false?
2. Nail art is only applied to artificial nails.
True or false?
3. It is important to choose the correct size brush
for the nail art design you want to achieve. True
or false?
4. Orange sticks can be used for striping designs.
True or false?
5. Another name for a foil is a metallic wrap. True
or false?
6. Tweezers can be used to help apply peel off
transfers to the nail. True or false?
7. Colour blending is where two or more colours are
used. True or false?
8. Poor communication will help promote a
Aims and Outcomes
• Aim of the session is to introduce the learners to
nail art
• Discuss technical skills Products/tools used
• Describe nail preparation techniques
• Describe influential factors
• Describe nail art techniques
• Discuss treatment scenario
• Create nail art designs
• Outcomes by the end of the session you will have
• Completed a treatment plan
• Carried out nail art design on a minimum of one
hand
What will this unit
involve?
Task A
Present a collection of nail art images
You will need to include the following:
Products/tools used
Nail preparation techniques
Influential factors
Nail art techniques
Treatment scenario
Nail art design
Task B
Practical observation
Complete a treatment plan
Carry out nail art design on a
minimum of one hand
Why may a client choose to have
a nail art treatment?
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Special occasion
Recommendation
Fashion trend
Try something new
Factors which may influence the choice of
nail art techniques
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Length of clients own nail
Shape of the clients own nail
Condition of nail plate
Skin reactions
Occasion
Fashion trends
Cultural factors
Nail growth rate
Nail Preparation
• Full client consultation to determine any contraindications present/ reason for treatment
• Sterilise treatment area
• Manicure nails to ensure smooth and attractive result
• Select appropriate tools
• Apply nail art
Products used
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Foils
Transfers
Glitter
Gems
Enamel
Non acetone nail varnish remover
Artificial nail structure
Striping brush
Nail paint
Activity
Design your own nail treatment
scenario
Create a special occasion a client may
attend or a special event taking place
Make reference to the clients outfit and
colour scheme
Explain what nail art design you think may
be suitable
Task A & B
Design your own nail art
recommendation on the template
provided
Then transfer idea onto artificial
nail structure
Remember to reference all work at the
end of the unit!!
Recall and review
• Highlight off the list
• If you have a collection of nail art
images
• Have knowledge of products/tools used
• If asked a question could you describe
nail preparation techniques
• Can you list at least two Influential
factors
• Can you describe two nail art techniques