1. Unit 108
Nail art application

2. Connect Activity The salon should be well ventilated. True or false?
Nail art is only applied to artificial nails. True or false?
It is important to choose the correct size brush for the nail art design you want to achieve. True or false?
Orange sticks can be used for striping designs. True or false?
Another name for a foil is a metallic wrap. True or false?
Tweezers can be used to help apply peel off transfers to the nail. True or false?
Colour blending is where two or more colours are used. True or false?
Poor communication will help promote a professional image for the salon. True or false?

3. 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

4. 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

5. Task B Practical observation
Complete a treatment plan
Carry out nail art design on a minimum of one hand

6. Why may a client choose to have a nail art treatment?
Special occasion
Recommendation
Fashion trend
Try something new

7. Factors which may influence the choice of nail art techniques
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

8. Nail Preparation
Full client consultation to determine any contra-indications present/ reason for treatment
Sterilise treatment area
Manicure nails to ensure smooth and attractive result
Select appropriate tools
Apply nail art

9. Products used Foils Transfers Glitter Gems Enamel
Non acetone nail varnish remover
Artificial nail structure
Striping brush
Nail paint

10. 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

11. 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!!

12. 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