1.) Demonstrate principles of a positive personal and professional image, including demonstrating professional dress in a salon, practicing good work ethics, and applying effective communication and human relations skills.

2.) Determine through consultation a clients needs and preferences for nail care services.

3.) Demonstrate advanced techniques of nail services for manicure, pedicure, gel nail design, natural and artificial nails, and acrylic application.

4.) Differentiate among various products used in nail art.

5.) Demonstrate proper techniques in applying nail art products on natural nails, acrylic nails, gel nails, and fiberglass nails.

6.) Explain the importance of proper ventilation when working with artificial nails.

7.) Apply preservice and postservice steps of an artificial nail application.

8.) Utilize advanced massage techniques when giving a manicure and pedicure.

9.) Demonstrate a paraffin-wax hand treatment.

10.) Demonstrate safe and correct handling, sterilization, sanitation, and storage of salon cosmetics and materials, implements, tools, and equipment.

11.) Apply regular rebalance procedures and repairs for damaged nails.