Table of Contents

PART I: ORIENTATION
1. History and Career Opportunities.
2. Life Skills.
3. Your Professional Image.
4. Communicating for Success
PART II: GENERAL SCIENCES.
5. Infection Control: Principles and Practices.
6. General Anatomy and Physiology.
7. Skin Structure, Growth and Nutrition.
8. Skin Disorders and Diseases.
9. Nail Structure and Growth
10. Nail Disorders and Diseases.
11. Properties of the Hair and Scalp.
12. Basics of Chemistry.
13. Basics of Electricity.
PART III: HAIR CARE.
14. Principles of Hair Design.
15. Scalp Care, Shampooing and Conditioning.
16. Haircutting.
17. Hairstyling.
18. Braiding and Braid Extensions.
19. Wigs and Hair Additions.
20. Chemical Texture Services.
21. Haircoloring.
PART IV: SKIN CARE.
22. Hair Removal.
23. Facials.
24. Facial Makeup.
PART V: NAIL CARE.
25. Manicuring.
26. Pedicuring.
27. Nail Tips and Wraps.
28. Monomer Liquid and Polymer Powder Nail Enhancements.
29. UV Gels.
PART VI: BUSINESS SKILLS.
30. Seeking Employment.
31. On the Job.
32. The Salon Business.

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