Nail Care
Hospitality and Tourism/Human Services
Cluster:
State Qualifying Event:
Required
Participation:
Individual
Level:
National Competition
Competition Type:
Skilled and Technical
The competition evaluates the competitor’s ability to perform the most common nail services in the salon today. The competition consists of six separate segments: Oral communication skills, acrylic application, tip and light-cured enhancement overlay application, nail polish application, nail art, and pedicuring as well as a written exam. The written exam tests basic knowledge of proper sanitation, chemical safety, salon procedures, etc.
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The career competitions of the SkillsUSA Illinois Championships follow the current edition of the SkillsUSA Technical Standards. These are available to professional members (advisors and teachers) as a membership benefit following their submission of membership.