2 Element 1. Establish client priorities. UNIT SCOPE Element 1. Establish client priorities. 1.1 Develop or access and review client treatment plan. 1.2 Discuss nail art requirements with client. 1.3 Identify contraindications to nail art, and refer client to appropriate professional as required. 1.4 Identify conditions and client characteristics relevant to nail art services and discuss with client treatment and product effects. 1.5 Design nail art, confirm with client and record. 2. Prepare service area. 2.1 Prepare treatment area, equipment and self. 2.2 Use energy, water and other resources efficiently during preparation and subsequent treatment process to reduce negative environmental impacts. 2.3 Select products and equipment and personal protection equipment. 2.4 Maintain posture to minimise fatigue and risk of injury. 3. Apply nail painted designs, decals or jewelleries. 3.1 Clean and prepare client’s hands and nails for service. 3.2 Apply nail art according to treatment plan. 3.3 Modify application technique and products as required. 3.4 Complete nail art application for finger nails or toe nails according to treatment plan. 4. Review service. 4.1 Seek client feedback, revise, and record treatment plan. 4.2 Advise client of maintenance requirements. 4.3 Recommend home care, complementary products, and future services. 4.4 Rebook client according to the treatment plan. 5. Clean service area. 5.1 Remove used towels and clean surfaces and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures. 5.2 Restock equipment and products in preparation for next treatment. 5.3 Dispose general waste and hazardous substances to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedures. Apply nail art

3 5.3 Dispose general waste and hazardous substances to minimise negative environmental impacts according to organisational policies and procedures. Foundation skills – 6 to 9 6. Student demonstrated foundation skills when they used oral communication to use effective questioning and active listening techniques to consult with client, confirm requirements and monitor service outcomes. 7. Student demonstrated foundation skills when they used reading skills to interpret and follow manufacturer instructions and safety data sheets for use of cleaning and nail products and equipment. 8. Student demonstrated foundation skills when they used numeracy skills to calculate product quantities, time and price. 9. Student demonstrated foundation skills when they used technology skills to use client software to update client notes, rebook client for future treatment, record stock data and product purchases. Apply nail art

4 Nail art Nail art is the painting of decorative designs on fingernails and toenails. The key to any successful nail art design is starting with clean and well-shaped nails. Nails should be neatly trimmed and filed before painting. You can apply nail art over natural nails or artificial nail enhancements. FORMATIVE 1. WATCH THE SIX NAIL ART VIDEOS. Flowers with diamanties. Abstract design. Theme design. Traditional French polish with Zebra stripes. Sticker application. Two colour French polish with diamanties. Apply nail art

5 Nail art accessories There is a wide variety of accessories you can use to create interesting nail art designs. Here are some ideas although there are many more. You can use just about anything to create nail art designs. Pre-made acrylic flower nail decals Foils Pre-made acrylic drops used to create water drops, leaves and flowers. Nail art stickers Diamond cut rhinestones Embossed stickers Mini hexagon glitter Foil sheets Apply nail art

6 More nail art accessories3D nail art Flowers Cobweb lace Dangles - gold ring require a small hole to be drilled into the end of the free edge Netting Striping tape Dangles - coloured glass balls Nail art paint Gemstones Apply nail art

7 Orange wood stick – used to press down nail strips TOOLS USED IN NAIL ART Orange wood stick – used to press down nail strips Two sided nail art picker – used to pick up nail art accessories Nail art brushes – very fine brushes for painting designs using nail art paint Nail art paint – acrylic paint available in a wide variety of colours Reusable nail forms – made of aluminium used to sculpt designs. Nail art accessories – a wide variety of items that you can purchase Transfer foil adhesive – used to stick foil transfers on the nail Polish correcting stick – used to remove polish around the cuticle Paint pallet – used to mix paint colours for hand painting Small scissors – used for trimming designs Tweezers – used for attaching designs Files – for shaping Buffers – used to create a lasting shine Hand drill – used for creating a small hole for nail art dangles Base coat – applied to prevent staining of natural nail Top coat – used to adhere nail art to the nail and cover completed nail Towels – must be a clean towel for each client Disposable cloths – used to dry client hands Two sided nail art picker Striping brush Spotter brush Apply nail art

8 Preparing for the client Furniture and fittings required.A well ventilated room for conducting the service. Using a nail table with extraction ventilation. A nail table that has drawers for storage of supplies. Chair with a comfortable back to avoid strain on the body. A table lamp with an adjustable arm. A small table fan for drying the nails. Covered lined bin for waste disposal. Appropriate flooring that is easy to clean. A hand basin with hot and cold water for washing equipment. Sanitise tools and equipment before use. Thoroughly wash all implements with soap and warm water, rinse well and dry thoroughly. Immerse in hospital grade disinfectant, remove and let dry. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Store clean tools and equipment in a clean, dust free storage unit or table drawer. Wipe table, lamp and fan with a lint free wipe containing disinfectant. Place a new disposable towel on the table top. Supply a clean towel for each client. Ensure client’s chair is clean. Place all disposable materials ready for use on table. Wash your hands and thoroughly dry them. Nail table with drawers Table with extraction ventilation Apply nail art

9 Applying Occupational Health and Safety proceduresInfections can be spread between the client and operator and from client to client if the instruments used have not been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between clients. For single use instruments it is recommended that they are discarded after each client use. Disposable cuticle sticks are recommended. Re-useable cuticle sticks and cutters should be washed, disinfected and stored dry. Single use nail files are recommended. Re-useable nail files should be cleaned and disinfected between clients. Waste removal must follow relevant legislation and workplace policies. Do not leave bottles un-capped or with loose fitting lids. Store products correctly as most nail chemicals have a one year shelf from date of manufacture. Do not smoke, eat or drink at the nail table. Using disinfectants. Infections can be spread between the client and operator and from client to client if the instruments used have not been thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between clients. Contact your local state health department for specific requirements. Nail technician should only use disinfectants specified by the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) for the approved purpose and for the time specified by the manufacturer. Do not use disinfectants on human skin, hair or nails. Only use disinfectants on furniture and used contaminated tools and implements. Sanitation – does not kill harmful bacteria and pathogens. Disinfectants – do kill all pathogens on a surface. Sterilisation – completely destroys all living organisms on an object or surface. Apply nail art

10 Salon policies and procedures and scope of practice- Client record management. - Dust extraction and methods of venting air. - Equipment use and maintenance. - Incident reporting and safe use of chemicals. - Linen use and laundry procedures. - Personal hygiene and presentation of treatment area. - Use of personal protective equipment for client and operator. - Dust masks, gloves, goggles. - Waste and hazardous substance. - Work health and safety. - Referring clients to other practitioners. Importance of not stating a diagnosis of contraindications. Material safety data sheets. MSDS contain information about the identity of chemicals and the hazards they present. These include; How the product reacts with other chemicals. Signs and symptoms of over-exposure and illnesses that may be caused by the product and relevant emergency and first aid procedures. Prevention measures and controls against harmful ingredients entering the body Safe limits in the air to prevent overexposure by inhalation. Carcinogen hazard of the chemical. Precautions and handling procedures. Storage and disposal information. Keep these documents in a location where all salon staff can have access to this material. Apply nail art

11 Health and safety Overexposure is a chemical hazard caused from prolonged repeated exposure beyond levels specified as safe by OH&S regulations. The most common sign of overexposure is skin irritation which can lead to sensitisation which is being sensitive to any foreign substance. Skin irritation is a warning that a problems may be occurring. It is usually momentary itchiness on the nail or surrounding tissue accompanied by redness. By stopping the exposure, the itchiness will go away. General contraindications to nail art. - Allergic reactions and abnormal skin around nail. - Bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infections. - Bruising or swelling around nail and damaged natural nails from ineffective removal of enhancements. - Contraindications of products used in combination with other services. Eye protection. Some form of eye protection should be worn by the nail operator when working on clients. These can be goggles or glasses. Avoid wearing contact lenses in the salon as vapours will collect in the soft contacts and make them unwearable. Should an accidental splash occur, contact lenses prevent proper cleaning of the eye. Always wash your hands before touching the eye area. Other forms of protective equipment are face masks and gloves. Patch test for allergic contact dermatitis (ACD).   The chemicals which may cause allergic contact dermatitis in traditional acrylic, gel nail and Shellac® nail contain acrylates. Skin contact with these chemicals may lead to the development of ACD. Conduct the patch test using hydroxyethyl methacrylate (HEMA) as it is an adequate screening agent for acrylate allergy. Apply nail art

14 Identifying client’s nail shapeA nail technician needs to determine the width, length and curvature of the tips based on the client’s shape of their natural nail plate. There are 4 basic nail shapes. Flat nail. These have no c-curve from sidewall to sidewall. A natural curve nail tip best suits this shape because they are designed to fit medium to wide nail plates. C-curve nail. This has deep sidewalls and a high rounded curve over the top. A dramatic high profile arch nail tip best suits this nail plate. Arched nail. This has a convex curve from the cuticle out to the free edge. The nail tip should have deep sidewalls for this nail plate. Ski jump nail. This is a flat nail with a free edge that curves upwards and appears concave. Use a nail tip that is good for flat nails and has a natural curve for medium to wide nail plates. Filing nails. When filing nails it is essential that the angle of filing is constant on all ten fingers. Rounded nails - hold the file flatter when filing underneath the free edge. 180 ° is perfectly flat under the nail. Square nails – hold the file straight on, being perpendicular, to the free edge. There is no tilt of the file. Always check filing from different angles of the nail for a symmetrical and uniform shape. Turn the client’s hand around to see what they look like from the client’s point of view. Hold up the hand with the back of the hand facing you and the palm facing the client with the fingers pointed upwards. Check that there are no lopsided nails. Apply nail art

15 NAIL ART CLIENT TRREATMENT PLAN Client name: Date: CLIENT REASON FOR NAIL ART NAIL ART CONTRAINDICATIONS NAIL ART DESIGN – DRAW THE STYLE NAIL ART ACCESSORIES REQUIRED CLIENT COMMENTS: CLIENT RE-BOOK AND ONGOING TREATMENT PLAN: HOME CARE MAINTENANCE ADVICE: Apply nail art

16 Preparing the client Nail art should only be applied on a clean nail bed, whether that be a natural nail plate or an artificial enhancement. Ensure nail table and all the necessary equipment is sanitised and readily available. Discuss with the client the options and designs available and have them agree on a style. Provide a price quote for the design. Complete client details on client consultation card advising client of home care procedures for the nail art. Remove client’s jewellery and place them where the client can see them. Wash client’s hands using hand sanitiser and dry thoroughly. Inspect the skin and nails for any contraindications. Check to see if client is wearing any artificial tips before removing any existing nail polish. If so, only use a non-acetone polish remover. Discard waste correctly in covered lined bin. Again check for any contraindications. If required conduct a manicure to ensure the nail is in its best condition before applying the nail art. Place all required nail art accessories and tools ready to commence the design. Preparing the nail. Apply a base coat. Let dry. Apply a minimum of one layer of colour as the base for the design. The number of coats for this step depends on the design the client has chosen. Make sure that the polish dries before applying additional coats. If the nail is weak or has ridges, a ridge filler can replace the base coat however if there are to be several layers of polish a ridge filler is not necessary. Clean mistakes on the cuticle with an orangewood stick. Apply nail art

17 PROCEDURE FOR LAYERED POLISH DESIGN PROCEDURE FOR GEMSTONE APPLICATIONApplying nail art PROCEDURE FOR LAYERED POLISH DESIGN 1. Prepare client following correct procedures 2. Complete client nail art consultation card 3. Apply base coat and let dry 4. Apply one coat of coloured polish as the first colour and let dry 5. Apply another coat of first colour, making it thinner at the free edge and dry 6. Apply a second colour in a design pattern leaving a space so that the first colour is still seen 7. Create a pattern by applying a third colour, making sure that the two other colours are visible. Always make it thinner at the free edge 8. When totally dry apply a clear top coat to seal the design PROCEDURE FOR GEMSTONE APPLICATION 1. Prepare client following correct procedures 2. Complete client nail art consultation card 3. Apply base coat and let dry 4. Apply one coat of coloured polish and let dry 5. Apply another coat of the same colour, making it thinner at the free edge 6. While the second coat is still wet use the nail art picker to pick up and place the gemstone on the polish. Press the gemstone into the polish. Repeat if you want more gemstones. Let dry 7. When totally dry apply a clear top coat to seal the design. Do not let dry too quickly otherwise air bubbles may appear Apply nail art

18 PROCEDURE FOR STRIPING TAPE APPLICATIONApplying nail art PROCEDURE FOR STRIPING TAPE APPLICATION 1. Prepare client following correct procedures 2. Complete client nail art consultation card 3. Apply base coat and let dry 4. Apply one coat of coloured polish as the first colour and let dry 5. Apply another coat of first colour, making it thinner at the free edge. Let dry 6. Hold the end of the tape in one hand and hold the roll of tape, sticky side down, in the other hand. Do not touch the sticky side of the tape with your fingers 7. Place the tape on the nail in the direction you want and cut the tape off at the end of the roll, leaving the ends long until the pattern is complete 8. Use an orangewood stick to press the tape firmly in place. Place a small drop of clear polish under the ends if they stick up. Let dry a little and then press again. Ensure that there are no air bubbles under the tape 9. Continue placing more tape for the design to be completed 10. Trim all the tape ends with small scissors 11. When totally dry apply a clear top coat to seal the design Apply nail art

19 PROCEDURE FOR FREEHAND PAINTING APPPLICATIONApplying nail art PROCEDURE FOR FREEHAND PAINTING APPPLICATION 1. Prepare client following correct procedures 2. Complete client nail art consultation card 3. Specially created acrylic paints are used in freehand painting. There is a very large range of colours to choose from 4. Apply base coat and let dry 5. Polish the nail bright pink 6. Using a striping brush, create five white dots in a circle, touching the dots on the edges and leaving the centre empty. Repeat to create the design 7. Using a spotting brush, apply a yellow dot in the centre of each circle. Apply top coat Apply nail art

20 PROCEDURE FOR FREEHAND PAINTING APPPLICATION1. Prepare client following correct procedures 2. Complete client nail art consultation card 3. Specially created acrylic paints are used in freehand painting. There is a very large range of colours to choose from 4. Apply base coat and let dry 5. Apply a gold coloured polish 6. Use green paint to make leaves. Highlight the leaves with yellow paint. Making sure to leave a small gold circle in the centre, add red petals all around 7. Paint a black outline around the petals and leaves. Add gold glitter to the opening in the flower centre. Highlight the petals with silver. Apply top coat Apply nail art

21 Applying Blixz nail foilsThese are extremely thin foils that have a special adhesive that allows the foil to be applied directly onto the natural nail or artificial nail. No chemical are required to remove these foils, just wash hands in soapy water and peel off. 5. Select the nail foil that is close to the size of the nail and trim to an exact fit 1. Manicure nails 6. Peel the nail foil off the backing film 2. Buff nails 9. Fold back any excess foil over finger tip and file off in a gently downward motion 7.Grasp between the thumb and index finger, lay the rounded edge against the cuticle 3. Remove any file dust with a damp cloth 4. Remove the punch out piece from the backing film that covers the foils 8. Once in place, rub all areas of the foil firmly. Warm up the foil with a low setting hair dryer then crease the excess around the nail edge Apply nail art

22 Applying nail art PROCEDURE FOR PIERCED NAIL CHARM 1.Prepare client following correct procedures 2. Complete client nail art consultation card 3. Prepare the nail drill by following manufacturers’ instructions 4. Apply a coat of clear polish to nail. Dry thoroughly 5. The nail hole is always drilled on the free edge of the nail, not too close to the edge or too close to the nail bed 6. Support the free edge by placing the finger upside down, firmly on the nail table. Place the drill bit on the nail where you want the hole drilled. Twist the drill clockwise while pressing down. Keep twisting and pressing till the drill bit makes a hole. Drill the hole straight otherwise the charm will not lie flat 7. Apply a colour polish on the nail. Let dry 8. Hold the charm with tweezers and place it into the hole, positioning it correctly 9. Secure the back of the charm but do not over tighten it 10. Apply clear polish on the back of the charm to keep it from turning. Check charm is in correct position 11. Apply clear polish over the entire nail and charm to keep it from snagging on clothes 12. Trim off the back of charm if it is sticking out PROCEDURE FOR DECALS, LACE TRANSFER OR STICKER APPLICATION 1. Prepare client following correct procedures 2. Complete client nail art consultation card 3. Apply base coat and let dry 4. Apply two coats of coloured polish and let dry 5. Using fingers, gently peel off the design from its backing sheet 6. Place the design onto the nail where you want it to be. Press to secure its position 7. Apply clear top coat to secure and protect the design Apply nail art

23 Applying nail art PROCEDURE FOR GLITTER APPLICATION 1.Prepare client following correct procedures 2. Complete client nail art consultation card 3. Apply base coat and let dry 4. Apply one coat of coloured polish and let dry thoroughly 5. Place a large piece of paper under the hand to catch the falling glitter 6. Apply clear polish to the area of the nail you want the glitter. Immediately sprinkle the glitter over the clear polish 7. Gently tap the finger to shake off excess glitter. Let thoroughly dry 8. Apply two coats of clear top coat to seal the glitter PROCEDURE FOR GOLD OR SILVER FOIL SHEET APPLICATION 1. Prepare client following correct procedures 2. Complete client nail art consultation card 3. Cut the foil into the desired lengths that you require for the design 4. Apply base coat and let dry 5. Apply clear polish on the area that will be covered with the foil. Do not dry 6. Using tweezers and the nail art picker, place pieces of foil on the nail and gently press into the wet polish. Continue placing more foil until the design is complete 7. Apply one coat of clear top coat to seal the foil Apply nail art

24 PROCEDURE FOR FREEHAND PAINTING APPPLICATION1. Prepare client following correct procedures 2. Complete client nail art consultation card 3. Specially created acrylic paints are used in freehand painting. There is a very large range of colours to choose from 4. Apply base coat and let dry 7. Add green brush strokes to fill out the pine trees 5. Polish two-thirds of the nail dark blue, and the other third white 6. Add three brown lines that start on the white portion and continue into the blue. Using silver paint, add a six-sided star in a corner 8. Add a rhinestone in the centre of the star. Apply top coat Apply nail art

25 Providing aftercare adviceThere is very little after care required in a nail art service however it is very important that the client is pleased with the results of the service. Ask your client if they are happy with the design that has been completed. Write down their comments on their client card for future reference. This will help in providing further service next time the client comes in. An adverse effect may occur if the design begins to dull. Advise the client to apply one coat of top coat to add lustre to the design. Removing nail art. Apply acetone to a cotton pad and remove the nail art as you do for a regular polish removal. It may takes several attempts. Be sure to dispose of the waste products correctly to minimise the effects on the environment. There are five points in developing a successful nail art business. Know the features and benefits of the nail art service you are offering your clients. Use questioning skills to determine the needs of your clients. Present the salon as a clean and inviting environment for the client to visit. Know how to impress the client and make them feel important. Provide advice and guide the client into choosing designs that will suit their needs, personality and the image they are after. Rebook the client for the next appointment before they leave the salon. Stress the importance of maintaining the designs. Nail art can become a personal identity for the client. Sustainable work practices; Safe disposal of all waste materials to minimise negative impact on the environment. Efficient use of energy, water and other resources used to minimise negative impact on the environment. This completes the learning material for this unit. Authors copyright is claimed in all forms of media. Moral rights are claimed in all forms of media. Intellectual property rights are asserted and maintained in all forms of media. Apply nail art