This, 8th Edition: © 2021 | Previous Edition: © 2015

Milady Standard Nail Technology, 8th Edition

A contemporary nail curriculum for the aspiring artist. Available in print and on CIMA.

Discover the ever-expanding world of nail technology, fueled by advancements in product technologies, application techniques, and business strategies. Guide your students to master the fundamentals, embrace the latest innovations, pass their licensing exams, and flourish in their professional journey.

This latest edition is available in print (2-book format) or on CIMA, our digital-first learning platform.

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“We have the Milady Nail Technology 8th Edition textbook, workbook, and the foundations textbook and workbook, and we love it; it’s very informative and gives our students all the information they need.”

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Contents

 
Nail Technology
  1. History and Career Opportunities
  2. General Anatomy and Physiology
  3. Skin Structure, Disorders, and Diseases
  4. Nail Structure, Disorders, and Diseases
  5. Nail Product Chemistry
  6. Manicuring
  7. Pedicuring
  8. Electric Filing
  9. Nail Tips and Forms
  10. Nail Resin Systems
  11. Monomer Liquid and Polymer Powder Nail Enhancements
  12. Gel Nail Enhancements
  13. Nail Art
Foundations
  1. Life Skills
  2. Professional Image
  3. Communicating for Success
  4. The Healthy Professional
  5. Infection Control
  6. Chemistry and Chemical Safety
  7. Electricity and Electrical Safety
  8. Career Planning
  9. On the Job
  10. The Beauty Business

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CIMA Digital Course

  • Over 1,400 interactive activities included, providing 430+ hours of active engagement.
  • Easy, intuitive navigation for distance or in-person learning.
  • Access to robust, built-in instructor resources.
  • Powerful self-service analytics, time tracking, and reports.
  • Comprehensive device and browser compatibility.
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CIMA Exam Prep

  • Content presented in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
  • Hundreds of multiple-choice questions with unlimited attempts.
  • Three modes: chapter review, chapter test, and comprehensive test.
  • Full visibility to students’ activity.
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  • Includes printed workbook and exam review for both Nails & 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.

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Exam Prep Book

  • Helps students prepare for their state board exams.
  • Hundreds of multiple-choice questions, similar to the ones asked during the State Board Exam.
  • Using CIMA? The test bank is included and can be added by educators.
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Vietnamese Study Summary

Includes select portions of textbook and exam review. Also has translated glossary.

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Course Management Guides

  • Facilitate strong classroom management and engagement and reduce your prep time.
  • Includes detailed lesson plans for both Nails 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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Instructor Support Slides

  • Editable PowerPoint® slides for Nails and Foundations chapters. Included with Online Access of CMGs.
  • 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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Instructional Videos

  • Showcases 28 step-by-step procedural videos from multiple points of view for maximum student comprehension.
  • Successfully capture visual and auditory learners.

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DVD (Previous edition, 28 procedures)
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