MS Nail Technician study plan

Label the three enhancement categories (sculptured, tip-and-overlay, fabric wrap) and list the supplies and implements required for each

Mix monomer and polymer to a medium-wet consistency and produce five practice beads of correct size and ratio

Fit, size, and blend a nail tip on four practice fingers with no ridge, bubble, or lifted edge

Apply a fabric wrap end to end and seal the surface so it cures smooth and free of frayed edges

Explain how nail plate preparation and dehydration affect adhesion, lifting, and service longevity

Apply a UV/LED gel overlay and a gel polish service using correct cure times and thin, even layers

Execute a safe soak-off removal that leaves the natural plate undamaged and describe what over-filing looks like

Explain the inhibition layer, primer function, and the difference between bonders and dehydrators

Name the four pathogen categories and give one example of each relevant to a nail salon

Sequence the steps for cleaning versus disinfecting an implement used on a client

Differentiate cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization and select the correct process for metal implements, porous items, and work surfaces

Mix an EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant at the labeled dilution and observe the full contact time on a timed drill

Demonstrate hand-washing and client hand-sanitizing sequences that meet standard precautions

Identify when to refuse or postpone service (open lesion, suspected infection, allergic reaction) and script the refusal

Describe how to handle an exposure incident, including spill cleanup and sharps-free disposal of single-use items

Set up and break down a manicure station in the correct order, keeping clean and dirty items physically separated

Perform a complete basic manicure with proper shaping, cuticle care, massage, and polish application

Select and correctly hold the implements for filing, nipping, and pushing back without damaging the eponychium

Recognize and respond to contra-actions such as a cut during service, allergic skin reaction, or dizziness

Perform a full pedicure sequence from intake through massage and polish, adjusting for client comfort and foot sensitivity

Clean and disinfect a foot spa between clients using the board-required procedure and document the timing

Reduce callus and dry skin with a file or paddle without removing live tissue, and list the contraindications for doing so

Demonstrate five classic massage movements on the hand and lower leg in the correct direction and pressure

List the client conditions that require a referral rather than a service

Identify the nail matrix, bed, plate, cuticle, eponychium, hyponychium, lunula, and sidewall and state the function of each

Describe nail growth rate and the factors that alter it, and explain why matrix damage is permanent

Distinguish nail disorders from nail diseases and state the esthetician's scope of practice for each

Name the bones and major muscles of the hand, wrist, and lower leg that relate to nail services

Sort a condition list into disorder, disease, or contraindication and justify each classification

Summarize Mississippi licensing, salon sanitation, and scope-of-practice requirements for nail technicians

State the continuing education, display, and record-keeping obligations that apply to a licensed technician

Conduct a structured client consultation that captures health history, allergies, lifestyle, and desired outcome

Demonstrate professional ethics: confidentiality, informed consent, boundary setting, and honest pricing communication

Explain the consequences of practicing outside scope or on a contraindicated client under board rules

Demonstrate at least three nail art techniques, including a freehand design, a stamped or transferred design, and an embedded or encapsulated design

Apply nail art so that structure, cure, and adhesion are not compromised, and explain when art should be declined

Complete a full-length timed practice exam and log every missed item by domain

Rewrite each missed item as a correct one-line explanation and re-test only those items

Finalize exam-day logistics: identification, permitted items, timing, and scoring rules