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Nail Technology

10 Videos
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Nail Tech
Basic Manicure Procedure
Full walkthrough — filing, cuticle care, hand massage, and polish application to board exam standards.
Chapter 6Procedure
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Nail Tech
Pedicure Procedure
Basin disinfection, toenail shaping, callus care, and lower leg massage — step by step.
Chapter 7Procedure
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Nail Tech
Acrylic Nail Application
Monomer & polymer bead placement, three-zone method, filing and finishing techniques.
Chapter 11Procedure
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Nail Tech
UV Gel Nail Application
Hard gel vs soft gel, UV vs LED curing, inhibition layer removal, and board exam essentials.
Chapter 12Procedure
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Nail Tech
Electric Filing Procedure
Bit selection, RPM settings, proper hand position, and surface smoothing technique.
Chapter 8Technique
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Nail Tech
Nail Tips & Forms Application
Tip sizing, adhesive application, blending, and nail form fitting for extensions.
Chapter 9Procedure
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Nail Tech
Nail Wraps / Silk Wrap Application
Resin and activator chemistry, fabric placement, layering, and crack repair technique.
Chapter 10Procedure
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Nail Tech
Nail Art & Design
Freehand painting, stamping, foils, glitter, rhinestones, and 3D acrylic art techniques.
Chapter 13Creative
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Nail Tech
Infection Control & Sanitation
Cleaning, disinfection, sterilization protocols — the #1 topic on every state board exam.
Chapter 2Board Prep
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Nail Tech
Client Consultation & Nail Analysis
Intake forms, nail assessment, identifying contraindications, and when to refer out.
Chapter 4Consultation
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Cosmetology

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Cosmetology
Shampooing & Conditioning
Scalp analysis, rotary manipulations, water temperature safety, and product selection by hair type.
Chapter 20Procedure
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Cosmetology
Haircutting — Blunt Cut / One-Length
Zero-degree elevation, guide lines, sectioning, and cross-checking for a precision blunt cut.
Chapter 9Procedure
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Cosmetology
Haircutting — Layered Cut / Elevation
Uniform, graduated, and long layers — elevation angles, over-direction, and weight line placement.
Chapter 9Procedure
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Cosmetology
Hair Color — Virgin Application
Level system, developer volumes, strand testing, and the correct application order for virgin hair.
Chapter 7Procedure
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Cosmetology
Highlighting with Foils
Weaving, slicing, foil placement, lightener formulation, and toning for the perfect result.
Chapter 25Technique
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Cosmetology
Chemical Texture — Perm Rod Wrapping
Rod selection, base control, wrapping patterns, and the chemistry of thio and neutralizer.
Chapter 8Procedure
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Cosmetology
Chemical Relaxer Application
Hydroxide vs thio relaxers, protective base cream, smoothing technique, and neutralizing shampoo.
Chapter 8Procedure
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Cosmetology
Thermal Styling — Flat Iron & Marcel
Temperature selection by hair type, heat protectant application, and marcel iron technique.
Chapter 22Technique
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Cosmetology
Roller Set & Wet Styling
Base control, on-base vs off-base placement, pin curls, and comb-out finishing techniques.
Chapter 10Procedure
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Cosmetology
Basic Facial Procedure
Cleansing, steaming, massage movements, mask application — within cosmetology scope of practice.
Chapter 11Procedure
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Cosmetology
Waxing — Eyebrow Shaping
Soft wax vs hard wax, brow mapping, direction of removal, and contraindication screening.
Chapter 12Procedure
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Cosmetology
Braiding & Natural Hair Care
Cornrows, two-strand twists, protective styling, and traction alopecia prevention.
Chapter 23Technique
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Barbering

9 Videos
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Barbering
Clipper Fade
Guard sizes, lever technique, low/mid/high/skin fades, and seamless blending transitions.
Chapter 6Procedure
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Barbering
Shear Over Comb
Comb angle, graduated blending, thinning shears at the transition line, and cross-checking.
Chapter 17Technique
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Barbering
Straight Razor Shave
14 areas of the face, 30-degree blade angle, freehand and backhand strokes, hot towel protocol.
Chapter 7Procedure
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Barbering
Beard Trimming & Design
Neckline definition, cheek line sculpting, mustache trimming, and face shape matching.
Chapter 18Technique
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Barbering
Hair Color for Barbers
Gray blending, semi-permanent application, beard coloring, and barber-scope color services.
Chapter 8Procedure
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Barbering
Razor Lineup & Edge-Up
Hairline shaping, temple squaring, part line shaving, and crisp razor finishing technique.
Chapter 7Technique
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Barbering
Scalp Massage & Treatment
Five massage movements, scalp analysis, essential oil application, and when to refer out.
Chapter 19Procedure
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Barbering
Chemical Texture — Barber Perm
Rod wrapping for men, thio chemistry, test curl procedure, and neutralizer application.
Chapter 9Procedure
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Barbering
Hair Replacement Systems
Template creation, adhesive methods, blending and cutting, and client maintenance schedules.
Chapter 10Procedure
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Esthetics

10 Videos
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Esthetics
Basic Facial Treatment
Full protocol — cleanse, analyze, exfoliate, steam, extract, massage, mask, and protect.
Chapter 7Procedure
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Esthetics
Skin Analysis with Woods Lamp
UV fluorescence colors, Fitzpatrick typing, skin types vs conditions, and documentation.
Chapter 5Diagnostic
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Esthetics
Chemical Peel Application
AHA vs BHA, pH levels, neutralization protocols, frosting levels, and post-peel care.
Chapter 9Procedure
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Esthetics
Facial Waxing — Lip & Brow
Hard wax technique, three-point brow mapping, contraindication screening, and aftercare.
Chapter 18Procedure
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Esthetics
Body Waxing — Leg Wax
Soft wax strip technique, proper direction of removal, hair growth cycles, and aftercare.
Chapter 18Procedure
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Esthetics
Lash & Brow Tinting
Patch test requirements, tint mixing, processing times, and state regulation considerations.
Chapter 19Procedure
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Esthetics
Makeup Application — Full Face
Color theory, face shape contouring, corrective techniques, and sanitation of tools.
Chapter 11Procedure
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Esthetics
High Frequency Treatment
Direct vs indirect method, violet vs orange electrodes, sparking technique, and safety protocols.
Chapter 8Modality
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Esthetics
Microdermabrasion Treatment
Diamond-tip vs crystal, suction levels, pass technique, and series treatment planning.
Chapter 8Modality
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Esthetics
Body Treatment / Body Wrap
Body scrubs, mud and seaweed wraps, draping protocols, and hydrotherapy basics.
Chapter 20Procedure
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Board Prep

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Board Prep
What to Expect on State Board Day
Walk-through of the entire exam day — what to bring, how it's scored, and how to stay calm.
All Programs Exam Day
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Board Prep
Infection Control — The #1 Board Exam Topic
Sanitation vs sterilization vs disinfection — get this right and you gain points across every program.
All Programs High Yield
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Board Prep
Top 50 Terms You Must Know for the Board Exam
The most frequently tested vocabulary across all board exam programs — memorize these.
All Programs Must Watch
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Tools & Products

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Nail Tech
Every Tool in Your Nail Tech Kit — Explained
From nippers to nail forms — what each tool does, when to use it, and how the board tests it.
Nail Tech Tools
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Cosmetology
Cosmetology Kit Essentials — What You Need
Everything in a cosmetology kit, what it's called on the exam, and proper sanitation protocols.
Cosmetology Tools
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Educator Resources

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Educator
How to Use SGS in Your Classroom
A walkthrough for instructors — how to assign games, track student progress, and maximize board pass rates.
Instructor Platform Guide
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Educator
Teaching Infection Control — Engaging Your Students
Proven classroom strategies for the most tested — and most boring — board exam topic.
Teaching Tips Infection Control
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