TX 4 Hour Manicurist Course (2021)

SECTION 1: SANITATION (1 CE hour)

1. Review of Texas Administrative Code for Cosmetologists (50 minutes)
   Health and Safety Standards 

SECTION 2: HUMAN TRAFFICKING (0.5 CE hours)

1. Requirements Pertaining to Human Trafficking
   Sign Required for All Cosmetology Establishments and Schools; Human Trafficking Information Required in Cosmetology Continuing Education
2. What is Human Trafficking?
3. Myths and Misconceptions Surrounding Human Trafficking
4. Activities Commonly Associated with Human Trafficking
5. How to Recognize Potential Victims of Human Trafficking
   Red Flags for Child Sex Trafficking; Red Flags for Adult Sex Trafficking; Red Flags for Labor Trafficking
6. How to Assist Victims of Human Trafficking
7. Resources for Victims of Human Trafficking
8. Additional Information & Resources on Human Trafficking (25 minutes 1-8)

SECTION 3: MODERN MANICURES

1. Recent History – the 21st Century Manicure
2. Types of Modern Manicures
   Wet Manicure, Dry Manicure, Lotion Manicure
3. Today’s Client Care (50 minutes 1-3)
   Sanitation, Disinfection, and Sterilization, MMA Damage, Allergies, Diseases and Disorders
4. Protecting Today’s Nail Technician
   Chemical Hazards, Musculoskeletal Issues
5. The Future of Manicures (10 minutes 4-5)

SECTION 4: GELS AND NAIL ART (2.5 CE hours SECTIONS 3+4)

1. Gel Nails – Color at the Speed of Light (25 minutes)
   Application, Removal, No Polish is Perfect, New Gels
2. Nail Art – A Handy Way to Make a Statement (40 minutes)
   French Nails, Ombré Nails, Going to Great Lengths, Chrome, Metal, and Shine, Color Blocking, What’s the Latest?, Coming to You from the Runway, Nails of the Future