TX Nail Technician study guide
TX Nail Technician · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The Texas Nail Technician license is a state credential issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). It authorizes the holder to perform manicures, pedicures, nail extensions, nail enhancements, and related cosmetic nail care for pay in licensed Texas establishments. The TX Nail Technician study guide has 6 sections and about 2,224 words.
01Infection Control, Sanitation, and Safety
Cleaning removes visible debris with soap and water. Disinfection destroys most pathogenic organisms on nonporous surfaces using an EPA-registered hospital-grade disinfectant.
364 words, about 2 min02Manicuring and Pedicuring Procedures
Consultation and hand washing → inspect the hands and nails → shape → soften/soak as the service requires → cuticle care → massage → polish → clean up and sanitize the station. Sanitize your hands and the client's before you touch anything, and disinfect implements between clients.
366 words, about 2 min03Artificial Nail Enhancements and Extensions
Liquid-and-powder (acrylic): monomer liquid plus polymer powder, cured by chemical reaction - no lamp involved. Gel: photoinitiators cured under a UV/LED lamp.
373 words, about 2 min04Nail and Skin Anatomy, Disorders, and Diseases
Nail plate, nail bed, matrix, lunula, eponychium (cuticle), hyponychium, lateral nail folds, and free edge. The matrix produces the plate, so matrix damage causes permanent distortion.
352 words, about 2 min05Client Consultation, Service Safety, and Professional Practices
Use an intake form covering medications, allergies (adhesive, acrylic, nickel, latex, fragrances), medical conditions, occupation and hobbies, prior nail services, and expectations. Review it out loud, note anything relevant, and keep it confidential.
381 words, about 2 min06Texas Cosmetology Laws, Rules, and Regulations
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) licenses cosmetologists, estheticians, nail technicians, barbers, schools, and establishments under the Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1602, and 16 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 83 . When a question asks what a licensee "should do," the answer is whatever Chapter 83 requires, plus documentation.
388 words, about 2 min