21 NCAC 14T .0605. MANICURING CURRICULUM

(a)  To meet the approval of the Board, a manicurist training course must consist of at least 300 hours of instruction in theory and practical application, divided as follows:

Theory and Performance Requirements	Hours	Services
Beginners: Manicuring theory, disinfection, first aid, trimming, filing,  shaping, decorating, arm and hand manipulation, sculptured and artificial nails; and pedicuring	25
Advance: Styles and techniques for the care, treatment and decoration of fingernails, toenails, cuticles, nail extensions and artificial nails; electric file; business management; and professional ethics	275
Performance Requirements		Mannequin	Live Model
Manicures including trimming, filing, shaping, decorating, and arm and hand manipulations		5	10
Applications or repair of sculptured or artificial nail sets		5	15
Pedicures			10

 

(b)  A minimum of 25 hours theory shall be required prior to conducting live model performances on the public.

(c)  Certification of live model or mannequin performance completions shall be required, along with the graduation form and application for the Board's examination.

(d)  A live model may be substituted for a mannequin for any mannequin service.

(e)  All mannequin services may be performed using a simulated product.

(f)  Simulated product shall not be allowed for credit for live model performance.

(g)  Mannequin services shall not be substituted for live model services.

(h)  Sharing of performance completions shall not be allowed. 

(i)  Credit for a performance shall be given to only one student.

(j)  A "nail set" means one hand including all four fingers and thumb.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 88B-2; 88B-4; 88B-16; 88B-17;

Eff. January 1, 2012;

Amended Eff. August 1, 2014.