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Milady Standard Nail Technology, 8th Edition
The industry-standard resource for nail technology programs. Available in print and on CIMA.
The field of nail technology continues to grow with new breakthroughs in product technologies, application techniques and business strategy. The new Milady Standard Nail Technology plays a critical role in creating a strong foundation for nail students. Packaged together for a complete curriculum, Milady Standard Foundations focuses on introductory topics including science basics, infection control and the importance of soft/business skills while Milady Standard Nail Technology, 8th edition focuses on the nail-specific content essential to becoming a licensed professional.
Nail Technology Topics
- History and Career Opportunities
- General Anatomy and Physiology
- Skin Structure, Disorders, and Diseases
- Nail Structure, Disorders, and Diseases
- Nail Product Chemistry
- Manicuring
- Pedicuring
- Electric Filing
- Nail Tips and Forms
- Nail Resin Systems
- Monomer Liquid and Polymer Powder Nail Enhancements
- Gel Nail Enhancements
- Nail Art
Foundations Topics
- Life Skills
- Professional Image
- Communicating for Success
- The Healthy Professional
- Infection Control
- Chemistry and Chemical Safety
- Electricity and Electrical Safety
- Career Planning
- On the Job
- The Beauty Business
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Nail Technology and Foundations eBook Package
Printed Access Card ISBN: 9780357638774
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- Includes printed workbook and exam review for both Technology & Foundations
- Detailed exercises for both practical and theory content
- Activities include fill-in-the-blank, true/false, matching exercises and various activities within the workbook that cater to different learner types
- Helps students stay organized and aids comprehension
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ISBN: 9780357482865
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Vietnamese Study Summary
Includes select portions of textbook and exam review. Also has translated glossary.
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Nail Technology and Foundations Textbook Package
ISBN: 9780357446874
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Workbooks Package
- Includes printed workbooks and exam review
- Detailed exercises for both practical and theory content
- Activities include fill-in-the-blank, true/false, matching exercises and various activities within the workbook that cater to different learner types
- Helps students stay organized and aids comprehension
ISBN: 9780357482872
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Nail Technology and Foundations Course Management Guides
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- Includes detailed lesson plans for both Technology and Standard Foundations, answer keys to review tests and student workbooks, test bank to create tests and quizzes, new & condensed rubrics
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ISBN: 9780357920619 (Online Access)
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- A chapter-by-chapter outline of content and a notes section including lesson plan notes, activity reminders and answers to the Check-In questions
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ISBN: 9780357482315 (USB Flash Drives)
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Instructional Videos
- Procedural videos from multiple points of view for maximum student comprehension.
- Successfully capture visual and auditory learners.
- Showcases 28 step-by-step procedures
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ISBN: 9781285080703 (Previous edition, DVD, 28 procedures)
ISBN: 9780357925065 (Online Access)
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Course Management Guides + Instructional Videos
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