MI Nail Technician study plan

Define and distinguish cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting, and sterilizing, and state which step applies to each tool type used in a nail service

Identify the routes of pathogen transmission in a salon and list at least six procedures that interrupt them

Compare hospital-grade disinfectants by label contact time and explain why manufacturer directions must be followed exactly

Walk through a full hand-washing and client-handling sequence, writing out each step in order without notes

Describe proper handling, storage, and disposal of sharp implements and soiled linens under standard precautions

Select the correct disinfection method and contact time for five given implements and justify each choice in one sentence

Outline the complete pre-service, service, and post-service steps of a basic manicure in correct sequence

Compare the steps of a basic pedicure to a basic manicure and list the additional safety considerations for feet and legs

Identify the client conditions that require service refusal or a physician referral and state the reason for each

Describe massage movements and contraindications for hand, forearm, and lower-leg massage

Sequence the steps of a nail tip application, a sculpted nail, and a wrap, naming the product used at each step

Describe proper preparation, apex placement, and stress-area control for a natural-looking enhancement

List the causes of lifting, cracking, and yellowing on enhancements and the corrective action for each

Explain safe removal procedures for each enhancement type and why improper removal damages the natural nail

Compare monomer-and-polymer systems to gel systems in terms of curing, maintenance, and removal

Diagnose five described enhancement failures and state the most likely cause and prevention step

Explain odor control, ventilation, and safe handling practices for liquid monomer and UV/LED lamps

Recite the client consultation points required before any artificial nail service, including allergies and prior product use

Differentiate nail enhancement repairs from full sets and state when each is appropriate

Label the structures of the nail unit and describe the function of each, including matrix, bed, plate, and surrounding tissue

Trace blood flow and nerve supply to the hand and lower leg well enough to explain contraindications for massage

Distinguish bacterial, fungal, viral, and systemic nail conditions and identify which require referral

Describe the composition, shelf life, and storage requirements of the main product categories used in the salon

Match each implement and piece of equipment to its correct use, cleaning method, and safety precaution

State the licensing, renewal, and continuing education requirements that apply to Michigan nail technicians

Summarize the salon sanitation, inspection, and record-keeping rules that apply to daily practice

List prohibited practices and the consequences of violations under Michigan rules

Re-review the disorder and product items missed on earlier quizzes and restate them correctly

Explain scope of practice boundaries, including when to refer a client out

Describe how to build and maintain a client record and service history that supports both safety and retention

Explain ethical and legal handling of a client complaint or adverse reaction, including documentation steps

Compare pricing, retail, and rebooking strategies and explain how each affects shop revenue

Outline the responsibilities of a shop owner versus an employee or booth renter for sanitation compliance

Review implement and equipment safety rules alongside business record requirements in one combined pass

Take two full-length timed practice exams and score each by domain to isolate remaining weak areas

Rewrite every missed item from the practice exams as a correct, complete statement

Rehearse the disinfection, manicure, pedicure, and enhancement sequences aloud without notes

Recite the Michigan rule statements and continuing education requirements from memory

Build a one-page final review sheet limited to the highest-risk facts across all seven domains