BEAUTY CARE SERVICES (NAIL CARE) NC REVIEWER

BEAUTY CARE SERVICES (NAIL CARE) NC II QUALIFICATION

The BEAUTY CARE SERVICES (NAIL CARE) NC II Qualification consists of competencies that a person must achieve to perform in enhancing of someone’s personal beauty, such as, performing manicure and pedicure, performing hand spa and performing foot spa.

Trainees or students wishing to gain entry into these qualifications should possess the following requirements:

• MUST be able to communicate effectively both orally and in written form
• MUST be physically, emotionally, psychologically and mentally fit
• MUST be able to perform basic mathematical computation (Fundamental Operation)
• MUST secure a medical certificate for fitness to handle chemicals

The following are qualified to apply for assessment and certification:

1. Graduates of formal, non-formal and informal including enterprise-based training programs
2. Experienced workers (wage employed or self employed)

To be competent one must pass these core competencies:

PERFORM MANICURE AND PEDICURE
Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

• Consulted client on desired nail service activity and specific requirements
• Checked and analyze nail condition, structure, shape and style
• Recognized nail disorder and give advice or referral to appropriate personnel
• Selected and prepared sanitized tools and equipment and appropriate supplies and materials
• Observed proper handling  of chemicals and protection
• Cleaned and cut nails using appropriate tools and in accordance with established or acceptable procedures
• Applied nail polish in accordance with established or acceptable procedures
• Performed post-service activities
• Used questioning and listening skills to ensure client’s safety and comfort during the entire process

PERFORM HAND SPA
          This covers the knowledge, skills and attitude in performing spa for the hands.
 It also involves preparing the client, application of hand spa products and performing post hand spa activities.
Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

• Checked and analyzed hand and nail conditions following salon policies and procedures
• Observed proper handling  of chemicals and protection
• Performed washing, scrubbing and massaging of hand  in accordance with established or acceptable procedure
• Performed post-service activities
• Followed safety rules in setting and handling, cleaning and storing of tools and equipment
• Applied salon policies and procedures and industry codes of practice in application of hand and nail treatment
• Consistently used effective questioning and listening techniques in ensuring client safety and comfort throughout the service

PERFORM FOOT SPA
This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitude in performing foot spa.  It involves the preparation of the clients, application of foot spa products and performing post foot spa activities.

Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

• Analyzed varied condition of the foot following salon policies and procedures
• Checked, handled and stored appropriate tools, equipment, supplies, materials according to OHSC requirements
• Observed proper handling  of chemicals and protection
• Cleaned and scrubbed foot in accordance with the established or acceptable procedures
• Applied treatment product as per clients needs following manufacturer’s instructions and safety practices
• Applied salon policies and procedures in performing foot treatment
• Applied of safety rules and regulations during the entire process
• Displayed the ability to use effective questioning and listening skills in consulting and negotiating with clients 

DEFINITION OF TERMS

Beauty care
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An overall beauty treatment intended to change or improve a person’s appearance

Body bleach
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Process used to lightens the color of hair to a light shade of blonde

Body scrub
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Is a process of removing dead skin cells and exfoliating the top layer of the skin

Callus
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a hardening of the skin through friction

Cuticle
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Overlapping skin surrounding the nail. It protects the matrix from invading bacteria and physical damage

Cosmetic
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Are substances used to enhance the appearance or odor of the human body

Cosmetologist
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one who is skilled in the art of improving/enhancing a person’s appearance

Eyebrow arching
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Is a process of arching brows to produce a more precise and uniform shapes

Eyelashes extension
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Are single strands of synthetic eyelashes that are curved to replicate a natural eyelashes

Eyelashes perming
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A procedure used to curl semi-permanent eyelashes

Facial
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Care for the face that usually involves cleansing and massage and the application of cosmetic creams

Facial make-up
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Used to enhance the beautiful part of face and hide defects

Fancy manicure
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the art of applying nail polish in decorative fashion

Foundation
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a cosmetic usually used as a base for make-up. It can be in a form of liquid, cream, gel, solid creams, in sticks and cakes.

Hand massage
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Replenishes moisture and also alleviates pain and helps you to relax. An effective way of removing dead cells

Make up
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Is a sub-set of cosmetic which refers primarily to colored products intended to alter the user’s appearance

Manicure
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it came from the latin word “manus” (hand) and “cura” (care) which means the care of the hands and nails

Mascara
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a cosmetic for covering the eyelashes

Massage
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involves the external manipulation of the body by rubbing, pinching, kneading and strolling with the use of hands or an instruments

Nail
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Important structure made of keratin that has 2 purposes – fingernails act as protective plate and enhance sensation of fingertips

Nail structure
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Compose of free edge, nail plate, nail walls, lunula, cuticle, hyponychium, nail grove, nail bed, matrix and mantle

Pedicure
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the professional or artful care of the feet and toenails

Plucking
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Means the process of removing hair by mechanically pulling the hair from owner’s body

Shaving
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Is the removal of hair, by using a razor or any kind of bladed implements, to slice it down to the level of the skin

Spa
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Places devoted to overall well-being through a variety of professional services that encourage the renewal of mind, body and spirit

Tattoo
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Is a marking made by inserting indelible ink into the dermis layer of the skin to change the pigment for decorative or other reason

Waxing
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Is the best temporary method of hair removal


Good Luck and God bless you in your Assessment.