Lesson 1Cuticle management: chemical softening, safe mechanical debridement limits, an contraindicationsGain clarity pon safe cuticle management, including chemical softeners an gentle mechanical methods. Learn anatomical limits, tool choice, exposure times, an when fi avoid cuticle work due to infection or skin compromise.
Cuticle anatomy an true eponychiumChoosing cuticle softening productsSafe pusher an nipper techniquesMaximum safe removal limitsContraindications fi cuticle workLesson 2Foot cleansing an soaking: product choices, water temperature, soak time, an risks/benefitsLearn how fi plan an perform foot cleansing an soaking safely. We cover product selection, water temperature, soak duration, hygiene, client comfort, an when soaking may increase risk or be contraindicated fi certain clients.
Selecting appropriate soak productsAdjusting water temperature safelyDetermining safe soak durationHygiene an cross-contamination controlRecognizing soak contraindicationsLesson 3Exfoliation, masks, an masks vs paraffin: chosen ingredients, indications, an application techniqueStudy exfoliation an masking options fi feet an lower legs. Compare scrubs, chemical exfoliants, cream masks, an paraffin, focusing pon ingredients, indications, application methods, layering, an safety considerations.
Mechanical vs chemical exfoliationSelecting mask ingredients by needSafe application an removal stepsParaffin indications an precautionsSequencing wid other pedicure stepsLesson 4Standard step-by-step pedicure workflow: greeting to discharge wid timing an rationaleFollow a structured, stepwise pedicure workflow from greeting to discharge. Learn intake, preparation, technical steps, finishing, timing, an documentation so services remain consistent, efficient, an client-centered.
Client intake an consultationPreparation, setup, an protectionTechnical sequence from soak to finishTiming each phase a di serviceAftercare advice an rebookingLesson 5Polish an natural finishes: base/top coats, product compatibility, curing (if applicable), an aesthetics widout compromising healthLearn how fi finish nails wid polish or natural looks widout compromising health. We cover base an top coats, product compatibility, curing systems, nail prep, an aesthetic choices fi different client preferences.
Nail prep fi adhesion an safetyChoosing base an top coatsRegular, gel, an hybrid systemsCuring times an lamp safetyNatural buffed an treatment finishesLesson 6Nail trimming an shaping: techniques fi prevent ingrown nails, recommended tools an anglesExplore precise nail trimming an shaping methods weh protect nail health an prevent ingrown nails. Yuh ago learn tool selection, cutting angles, filing techniques, an adaptations fi different nail shapes an client risk profiles.
Assessing nail length an curvatureChoosing clippers, scissors, an filesCorrect cutting angles an directionSafe filing an edge refinementTechniques fi prevent ingrown nailsLesson 7Callus an hyperkeratosis management: safe use a files, rasps, pumice, an mechanical devices; when fi avoid aggressive removalDevelop safe strategies fi managing callus an hyperkeratosis. Learn assessment, tool selection, reduction limits, device hygiene, an when fi avoid or refer instead a aggressively thinning protective skin.
Assessing callus type an functionUsing files, rasps, an pumice safelyMechanical devices an speed controlLimits pon reduction per sessionWhen fi avoid or refer fi careLesson 8Foot an lower-leg massage techniques relevant to circulation an relaxation: contraindications an pressure precautionsUnderstand massage techniques fi di foot an lower leg weh support circulation an relaxation. Learn strokes, pressure control, sequencing, an positioning, plus key contraindications fi vascular, skin, an systemic conditions.
Benefits fi circulation an relaxationEffleurage, petrissage, an frictionPressure control an client feedbackContraindications an red flagsPositioning an draping fi comfortLesson 9Time management an sequencing fi combine hygiene an aesthetic steps efficientlyImprove time management an sequencing fi deliver hygienic, efficient pedicures. Learn how fi group tasks, minimize setup changes, maintain asepsis, an adapt timing fi basic, spa, or high-risk client services.
Planning service length an scopeLogical order a technical stepsCombining hygiene wid aestheticsAdapting timing fi client needsManaging delays an overrunsLesson 10Use a blades an scalpel alternatives: legal an safety considerations an when blades are inappropriateReview safe practice standards fi blades an scalpel alternatives inna pedicure. Learn legal limits fi non-medical providers, safer substitute tools, infection risks, an how fi manage thick skin widout aggressive cutting.
Legal scope fi pedicuristsRisks a cutting callused tissueSafer mechanical reduction toolsSingle-use an sterilization rulesWhen blades are inappropriate
