Manicure & Pedicure Course

Course overview

Perfect nails are rare, as our hands are constantly used to perform a vast number of tasks. You are shown all aspects of nail, hand and foot care, the correct way to care for the nails and the products required to perform a manicure and pedicure.

Syllabus

Lesson One
- Introduction
- Cosmetic Chemistry
- Implements and Materials
- Client Care
- Client Consultation
  - Consultation Cards
- Contraindications
- Preparation for Manicure
  - Equipment and Materials Required
  - The Table – Set up and Hygiene
Lesson Two
- The Purpose of a Manicure
- The Manicure Procedure
  - The Treatment
  - Nail Shape and Length
  - Painting the Nails
- Hot Oil Manicures
  - Alternative Methods
Lesson Three
- The Nail and Surrounding Structures
  - Composition of Nails
  - Compounds Required for Healthy Nail Condition
- Nail Disorders
Lesson Four
- Massage
  - Principles of Massage
  - The Three Main Movements
  - Benefits of Massage
  - Contraindications to Massage
  - Massage Mediums
  - Hand and Arm Massage
- Professional Ethics
Lesson Five
- Sterilization
  - Methods
  - Advantages and Disadvantages
  - Disinfection
- Hygiene
  - Salon
  - Personal
- Paraffin Wax Treatment
  - Contraindications
- Homecare Advice
Lesson Six
- The Feet
  - Foot Problems and Conditions
  - Equipment and Materials
  - Step-by-Step Guide to Pedicure
Lesson Seven
- Foot and Leg Massage
- Sales Techniques
  - Promoting Products and Services
Lesson Eight
- Anatomy, Physiology and Histology
  - Histology – the Cell
  - The Blood Supply
  - The Skeletal System
  - The Bones of the Hand
  - The Bones of the Foot
  - The Muscular System
  - The Muscles of the Hand
  - Muscles of the Forearm

Practical training

1 day of Practical Training is essential for this course. Practical workshops can be held in various locations around the UK and are available for an additional fee of £75 per day. Your practical training is a valuable opportunity to learn directly from an experienced practical training tutor with specialist skills.

Prerequisites

You do not need to have any additional qualifications before studying this course.

Level

On successful completion of this course you will have received professional training at level 3. This is ideal if you wish to start a practice, or expand a career.

Certification

On successful completion students will receive dual awards: Award 1- The professional BSY Manicure & Pedicure Diploma and will become a Registered BSY Manicure & Pedicure Practitioner.

Award 2- Certificate of achievement at QLS Level 3 from Quality Licence Scheme. Registration through BSY is essential with this course.

How the course works

Upon enrolment you receive your first course lessons.

You can study in your own time, at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. If you have any questions, or would like feedback or encouragement about your course or your studies then you can contact our friendly tutors by phone, email or post.

At the end of each lesson are a set of questions. Completing these can aid your learning and help you master each step before moving on to the next. Your next lesson will then arrive for you to continue when it suits you.

Having progressed through each lesson you can take your final examination at home, and at a date and time that suits you. Then, on successful completion you will be awarded your BSY certificate.

Additional benefits

Health and Harmony Magazine
Enrol on this course and you will receive a complimentary issue of Health & Harmony, our inspirational full colour magazine. Giving complementary and natural health updates and news, it also includes student profiles, lists the most recent award winners, and provides interesting articles and short stories.

Professional Indemnity Insurance
Once you have successfully completed this course, you will be eligible for Professional Indemnity Insurance which protects you as a practitioner against professional public liability and malpractice. This insurance cover is considered essential in protecting the interests of both practitioners and the public.

Enrol on this course from £50

There are two ways you can enrol on this course. You can:

Pay with a deposit of £50, followed by 11 monthly instalments of £30
or
Pay the total course fee of £380 in one sum and receive a voucher towards the cost of your next course