NIC MANNEQUIN HAND REQUIREMENTS

• If candidates are required to use a mannequin hand(s), it is the candidate’s responsibility to come prepared for the
• examination.
•  Mannequin hands must be an entire hand and cannot have removable digits.
•  Mannequin heads and hands must be approved by the examination state/vendor prior to admittance into the
• examination.

SPECIAL ATTENTION: NAIL TECHNOLOGY NIC EXAM

Candidates will be evaluated on proper designation of materials that are disposed. Candidates are required to bring
and use the following supplies for the appropriate disposal of materials:
 Container labeled “To be disinfected”
 Container labeled “Soiled linens”
 Container labeled “Trash”
 It is specified that there is more than one client represented for the purpose of this examination. A new client is
introduced and must be prepared for during the course of the examination (see Nail Technology Practical
Examination Content Domains Sections).
 The following sections are new to the Nail Technology Practical Examination:
 Removal of Sculptured Nail (Content Domain Section 6)
 Candidates are expected to brace any time they are working around the eye and mouth areas.
 Candidates are not allowed to label products as single-use items.
 Monomer must be low-odor in its original container with manufacturer’s label. (Check state specific
testing guidelines for product requirements)
 Polymer must be in its original container with manufacturer’s label. (Check state specific testing
guidelines for product requirements)
 Primer (if used) must be in original container with manufacturer’s label.
 Candidates MUST wear gloves when using disinfectant.

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WORK AREA PREPARATION, CLIENT PREPARATION, AND SET UP OF
SUPPLIES (15 minutes)

Candidates will be evaluated on the following tasks:
1.1 Disinfects all work areas completely with product labeled in English as EPA-registered
bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal disinfectant
1.2 Sanitizes hands with product labeled in English
1.3 Universal supplies are labeled in English
1.4 Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in a correct manner throughout
section

WORK AREA AND NEW CLIENT PREPARATION, AND
SET UP OF SUPPLIES (10 minutes)

Candidates will be evaluated on the following tasks:
3.1 Disinfects all work areas completely with product labeled in English as EPA-registered
bactericidal, virucidal, and fungicidal disinfectant
3.2 Sanitizes hands with product labeled in English
3.3 Universal supplies are labeled in English
3.4 Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in a correct manner throughout
section

SCULPTURED NAIL (20 minutes)

Candidates will be evaluated on the following tasks:
5.1 Sets up sculptured nail supplies. Products MUST be in original container and have
manufacturer’s label in English
5.2 Implements and supplies are visibly clean
5.3 Prepares nail plate for sculptured nail
5.4 Sculpts a nail to extend the free edge of assigned finger
5.5 Shapes, contours, and finishes sculptured nail
5.6 Final appearance of sculptured nail
5.7 Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in a correct manner throughout
section

BLOOD EXPOSURE PROCEDURE
(Individually Timed, 5 minutes per candidate)

Candidates will be evaluated on the following tasks:
7.1 First aid supplies and materials are labeled in English
7.2 Removes materials from first aid kit
7.3 Supplies and materials are visibly clean
7.4 Cleans injured area with antiseptic
7.5 Covers injury with dressing that is absorbent and secured
7.6 Disposes of all contaminated supplies
7.7 Candidate protects injury with glove or finger cot

MANICURE AND POLISH APPLICATION (20 minutes)

Candidates will be evaluated on the following tasks:
2.1 Manicure supplies are labeled in English
2.2 Implements and supplies are visibly clean
2.3 Performs a basic manicure
2.4 Prepares nails and applies RED nail polish
2.5 Final appearance of the manicure
2.6 Final appearance of polish application
2.7 Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in a correct manner throughout
section

NAIL TIP APPLICATION AND BLENDING (20 minutes)

Candidates will be evaluated on the following tasks:
4.1 Nail tip application and blending supplies are labeled in English
4.2 Implements and supplies are visibly clean
4.3 Prepares for nail tip application
4.4 Selects full-well tip and attaches to nail plate of assigned finger
4.5 Trims, shapes, and blends nail tip
4.6 Final appearance of finished nail tip
4.7 Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in a correct manner
throughout section

REMOVAL OF SCULPTURED NAIL (20 minutes)

Candidates will be evaluated on the following tasks:
6.1 Sculptured nail removal supplies are labeled in English
6.2 Implements and supplies are visibly clean
6.3 Removes sculptured nail
6.4 Smooths and finishes the natural nail
6.5 Final assessment of sculptured nail removal
6.6 Items to be disinfected, soiled linens, and trash are disposed of in a correct manner throughout
section

SUGGESTED EXAMINATION SUPPLIES

Information related to labeling of supplies:
 ALL supplies must be labeled in English
 Original manufacturers’ labels MUST have English and may be multi-language
 All other created labels must be only English
SUGGESTED SUPPLIES
 acetone/polish remover
 adhesive
 base coat
 buffer(s)
 candidate supply kit to serve as dry storage area (must be closeable)
 container labeled “items to be disinfected”
 container labeled “soiled linens”
 container labeled “trash”
 cotton
 cuticle pusher
 cuticle softener
 dappen dish(es)
 EPA-registered disinfectant wipes with manufacturer’s label that demonstrate bactericidal, fungicidal, and
virucidal properties must be used (must be actual disinfectant wipes)
 finger bowl with water
 first aid kit
 foil removal wraps
 gloves
 hand sanitizer with manufacturer’s label (must be real product)
 mannequin hand(s) with artificial nails attached (must be entire hand; cannot have removable digits.)
 massage product
 nail brush
 nail cleanser
 nail clipper and/or tip trimmer
 nail file(s)
 nail form(s)
 nail tips
 oil
 paper towels
 red polish
 sculptured nail brush
 sculptured nail products – monomer, polymer
Monomer must be low-odor in its original container with manufacturer’s label.
Polymer must be in its original container with manufacturer’s label.
Primer (if used) must be in original container with manufacturer’s label.
(Check state specific testing guidelines for product requirements)
 top coat
 towel(s)

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