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| Preface | |
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| Acknowledgments | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Getting Started | |
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| Your Professional Image | |
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| Professional Salon Conduct | |
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| Professional Ethics | |
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| Your Professional Appearance | |
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| Bacteria and Other Infectious Agents | |
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| Bacteria | |
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| Viruses and Fungus | |
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| Parasites | |
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| Understanding Infection | |
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| Sanitation and Disinfection | |
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| Contamination Control | |
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| Sterilization | |
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| Sanitation | |
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| Disinfection | |
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| Implements and Other Surfaces | |
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| Ultraviolet Ray Sanitizers | |
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| Bead "Sterilizers" | |
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| Beware of Formalin | |
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| Blood Spills | |
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| Disinfectant Safety | |
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| Universal Sanitation | |
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| Safety in the Salon | |
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| Common Chemicals Used by Nail Technicians | |
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| Learn About the Chemicals in Your Products | |
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| OSHA Hazard Communication Standard CFR 1910.1200 | |
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| Avoiding Overexposure Is Easy! | |
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| A Dangerous Misconception | |
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| Protect Your Eyes | |
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| Other Tips for Working Safely | |
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| Cumulative Trauma Disorders | |
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| The Science of Nail Technology | |
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| Nail Product Chemistry Simplified | |
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| Understanding Chemicals | |
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| Adhesion and Adhesives | |
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| Fingernail Coatings | |
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| Avoiding Skin Problems | |
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| The Overexposure Principle | |
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| Anatomy and Physiology | |
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| Cells | |
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| Tissues | |
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| Organs | |
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| Overview of Systems | |
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| The Integumentary System | |
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| The Skeletal System | |
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| The Muscular System | |
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| The Nervous System | |
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| The Circulatory System | |
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| The Endocrine System | |
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| The Excretory System | |
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| The Respiratory System | |
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| The Digestive System | |
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| The Nail and Its Disorders | |
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| Normal Nail Anatomy | |
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| Nail Disorders | |
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| Common Nail Disorders and Their Symptoms | |
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| The Skin and Its Disorders | |
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| Healthy Skin | |
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| Structure of the Skin | |
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| Skin Disorders | |
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| Pigmentation of the Skin | |
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| Client Consultation | |
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| Determining the Condition of Nails and Skin | |
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| Determining Your Client's Needs | |
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| Meeting Your Client's Needs | |
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| Completing the Client Health/Record Form | |
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| Maintaining the Client Service and Product Record | |
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| Basic Procedures | |
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| Manicuring | |
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| Nail Technology Supplies | |
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| Choosing a Nail Shape | |
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| Plain Manicure | |
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| Finishing the Nails | |
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| Five Types of Polish Application | |
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| Plain Manicure Post-service | |
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| French and American Manicures | |
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| Reconditioning Hot Oil Manicure | |
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| Performing a Man's Manicure | |
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| Manicure Using an Electric File | |
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| Paraffin Wax Treatment | |
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| Hand and Arm Massage | |
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| Spa Manicure | |
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| Pedicuring | |
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| Pedicure Supplies | |
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| Pedicures | |
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| Foot Massage | |
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| More About Pedicuring | |
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| Pedicure Instruments | |
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| Electric Filing | |
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| Are Electric Files Safe? | |
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| Types of Files | |
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| Choosing an Electric File | |
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| Types of Bits Used on the Nail | |
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| How to Use the Electric File | |
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| Troubleshooting | |
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| The Professional in You | |
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| Aromatherapy | |
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| What is Aromatherapy? | |
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| Essential Oils | |
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| Carrier Oils | |
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| The Hands and Manicures | |
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| The Feet and Pedicures | |
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| Choosing an Aroma | |
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| The Art of Nail Technology | |
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| Nail Tips | |
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| Supplies for Nail Tips | |
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| Nail Tip Application | |
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| Alternative Tip Applications | |
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| Maintenance and Removal of Tips | |
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| Nail Wraps | |
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| Fabric Wraps | |
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| Fabric Wrap Maintenance, Removal, and Repairs | |
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| Paper Wraps | |
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| Liquid Nail Wrap | |
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| Acrylic Nails | |
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| Acrylic Nails Over Forms | |
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| Acrylic Backfill | |
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| Acrylic Nail Maintenance and Removal | |
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| Odorless Acrylics | |
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| Light-cured Acrylics | |
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| Colored Acrylics | |
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| Dipping Methods | |
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| Gels | |
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| Light-Cured Gel on Tips or Natural Nails | |
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| No-Light Gels | |
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| No-light Gels and Fiberglass/Silk Wrap | |
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| Gel Maintenance and Removal | |
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| The Creative Touch | |
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| The Basics and Foundation of Nail Art | |
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| Creating Nail Art | |
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| Freehand Painting | |
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| Using an Airbrush for Nail Color and Nail Art | |
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| Getting Started and Finished | |
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| Two-color Fade | |
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| Traditional French Manicure (with Optional Lunula) | |
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| The Business of Nail Technology | |
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| Salon Business | |
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| Your Working Environment | |
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| Make Your Decision | |
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| Types of Compensation | |
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| Booth Rental and Salon Ownership | |
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| Interviewing with Success | |
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| Keeping Good Personal Records | |
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| Understanding Salon Business Records | |
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| Booking Appointments | |
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| Advertising Yourself | |
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| Collecting Payment for Services | |
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| Where to Go for Help | |
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| Selling Nail Products and Services | |
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| Know Your Products and Services | |
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| Know What Your Client Needs and Wants | |
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| Marketing | |
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| Present Your Products and Services | |
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| Answer Questions and Objections | |
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| Close the Sale | |
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| Tracking Your Success | |
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| Glossary | |
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| Answers to Review Questions | |
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| Index | |