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Lesson 3: Cuticle Work Fundamentals (Safety, Angles, Clean Margin)

NT102-M03-L01

M03-L01

45

Beginner

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

  • [ ]  Explain the purpose of cuticle work (clean margin + retention).

  • [ ]  Use safe angles and pressure for basic cuticle cleanup.

  • [ ]  Identify living vs non-living tissue.

  • [ ]  Avoid common injuries (nicks, over-cutting, thinning nail plate).

Cuticle work fundamentals

1) Safety rules

gentle pressure

correct tool angle

stop if client feels pain

2) Living vs non-living tissue

remove only non-living tissue

never aggressively cut live skin

3) Luxury standard

A clean cuticle line looks expensive because it’s gentle and controlled.

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MASTER

Completion:

  • [ ]  Theory Complete

  • [ ]  Workbook Complete

  • [ ]  Practical Complete

  • [ ]  Assessment Passed

  • [ ]  Instructor Approved

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