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Lesson 3: Natural Nail Prep (Acrylic Retention Checklist)

NT201-M02-L01

M02-L01

60

Intermediate

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

  • [ ]  Prep the natural nail for acrylic retention.

  • [ ]  Clean cuticle margins safely (non-living tissue only).

  • [ ]  Prevent common adhesion failures (lifting, cracking).

  • [ ]  Use a consistent prep checklist.

Natural nail prep (acrylic)

1) Prep goals

Clean, dry, shaped, and protected nail plate.

2) Common lifting causes

  • cuticle not fully cleaned

  • oily nail plate

  • over-filing or under-prep

3) Luxury standard

Luxury prep is gentle, consistent, and results-driven.

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MASTER

Completion:

  • [ ]  Theory Complete

  • [ ]  Workbook Complete

  • [ ]  Practical Complete

  • [ ]  Assessment Passed

  • [ ]  Instructor Approved

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