N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 19 § 162.1
Educational requirements for nail specialists shall include the following subjects and the hours assigned to each:
Scope of Curriculum
| Hours | |
| Orientation | 5 |
| (1) Safety and Health | 8 |
| (2) Anatomy and Physiology of the Nail, Hand, Arm, Foot and Leg | 10 |
| (3) Bacteria and Infectious Diseases; Nail, Foot, Skin Disorders and Diseases | 10 |
| (4) Methods of Infection Control | 10 |
| (5) Client Consultation | 4 |
| (6) Manicuring and Hand/Arm Massage | 20 |
| (7) Pedicuring | 15 |
| (8) Tip Application and Design | 12 |
| (9) Nail Wraps | 25 |
| (10) Liquid and Powder Nail Extensions | 50 |
| (11) Gel Nails | 20 |
| (12) Nail Art | 4 |
| (13) Retailing Techniques | 6 |
| (14) Business Practices | 8 |
| (15) Job Skills | 6 |
| Unassigned Hours | 37 |
| Total | 250 |
Each subject (including orientation) shall include a treatment of the topics as set forth herein:
ORIENTATION-5 HOURS
* School Rules and Regulations
* Qualities of the Professional Nail Specialist
* Code of Ethics
* Familiarization of School Facilities and Supplies
* View and discuss the mandatory Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness online course
SUBJECT 1
SAFETY AND HEALTH-8 HOURS
* Local, State, Federal Safety Codes
* Salon/Clinic Rules and Regulations
* General Salon/Clinic Safety
* First Aid
* Hazardous Materials Communications (HAZMAT)
SUBJECT 2
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE
NAIL, HAND, ARM, FOOT AND LEG-10 HOURS
* Cell Metabolism and Structure
* Tissues and Organs
* Systems of the Body and Their Relationship
* Histology of the Skin and Its Function
* Bones, Muscles, Nerves of the Hand, Arm, Leg and Foot
* Nail Structure
SUBJECT 3
BACTERIA AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES; NAIL, FOOT, SKIN DISORDERS AND
DISEASES-10 HOURS
* Bacterial Infections
* Immunity
* AIDS Awareness
* Hepatitis
* Viruses
* Mold and Fungus
* Disorders of the Nails and Skin
* Foot Disease
SUBJECT 4
METHODS OF INFECTION CONTROL-10 HOURS
* Chemical Methods of Sanitation
* Physical Methods of Sanitation
* Sanitary Rules and Regulations
* Bloodborne Pathogen Infection Control
SUBJECT 5
CLIENT CONSULTATION-4 HOURS
* Client Lifestyle Profile
* Diagnosis of Skin Type and Nail Plate Type and Shape
* Nail Services
* Nail Service and Product Usage
SUBJECT 6
MANICURING AND HAND/ARM MASSAGE-20 HOURS
* Basic Manicure
* Men's Manicure
* Conditioning Manicures
* Nail Shape and Color Analysis
* Types of Massage
* Massage of the Hand/Arm
SUBJECT 7
PEDICURING-15 HOURS
* Pedicuring Procedures
* Procedure for Paraffin Treatment
* Massage and Manipulation
* Massage of the Foot/Leg
SUBJECT 8
TIP APPLICATION AND DESIGN-12 HOURS
* Technology of Nail Tips
* Tip Adhesives
* Tip Fitting and Design
* Procedure for Tip Application
* Nail Tipping on Problem Nails
* Tip Removal
SUBJECT 9
NAIL WRAPS-25 HOURS
* Silk, Fiberglass, and Linen Procedures
* Surface Wrapping Natural Nail and Mending
* Tip Overlay Wrapping
* Liquid Nail Wrap
* Maintenance
SUBJECT 10
LIQUID AND POWDER NAIL EXTENSIONS-50 HOURS
* Application Procedures for:
- Tip and Overlay
- Natural Nail
- Sculptured Nail
- Mending and Repair
* Re-Balance and Repairs
* Problem Nails
* Chemical Reactions to Liquid and Powder
SUBJECT 11
GEL NAILS-20 HOURS
* Gel Procedure
- Natural Nails
- Tip and Overlay
- Sculptured Gel Nails
* Repair and Maintenance
SUBJECT 12
NAIL ART-4 HOURS
* Nail Art Procedures
SUBJECT 13
RETAILING TECHNIQUES-6 HOURS
* Sales Ethics
* Advertising Campaign
* Design a Retail Center for Nail Care Products
* Selling Techniques
SUBJECT 14
BUSINESS PRACTICES-8 HOURS
* Business Operation
* Site Planning and Design
* Accounting and Inventory
* Payroll Regulations
SUBJECT 15
JOB SKILLS-6 HOURS
* Basic Job Skills
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 19 § 162.1