Melissa Hendrickson/Apprentice Mentorship for Nail Instructors (2024+)

  • $1,500 or 5 monthly payments of $300

Apprentice Mentorship for Nail Instructors (2024+)

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QUICK INFO

  • For licensed Utah Nail Technicians

  • 16 week program

  • January 20 - May 10 2025

  • virtual classroom on your own time each week

  • online lessons

  • homework completion required

  • individual check-ins and communication throughout

  • customized help

  • zoom meeting

REQUIREMENTS

  • Utah Nail Tech or Cosmetology License (active and without any restrictions)

  • Device that has Zoom video & audio capability

  • One of the following devices:

    • computer that allows internet downloads

    • laptop that allows internet downloads

    • tablet with keyboard attachment

  • Have passion for the nail industry

  • Want to uplift and contribute to the nail community

  • Your main motivation to offer nail apprenticeships is to help and teach others

  • Have the time to complete lessons and homework, and communicate with me on a weekly basis

COURSE CURRICULUM

  • Before We Start / Instructors License

  • Week 1 - Course Introduction and Utah State Rules

  • Week 2 - Required and Custom Text

  • Week 3 - State Board Practical Exam

  • Week 4 - State Board Theory Exam, Pricing Your Apprenticeship and Schedule Outline

  • Week 5 - Advertising and Utilizing Canva

  • Week 6 - Accept Application, How To Interview, and Enrollment

  • Week 7 - Apprentice Contract

  • Week 8 - Apprenticeship Schedule & Calendar, and State Records

  • Week 9 - Custom Curriculum (services,salon safety, health risks, and infection control)

  • Week 10 - Custom Curriculum (business education, building a clientele, social media)

  • Week 11 - Custom Curriculum (implements, tools, equipment, nail art, manicures, and pedicures)

  • Week 12 - Custom Curriculum (tips, forms, gel, acrylic, electives)

  • Week 13 - Apprentice Kit and Classroom Supplies

  • Week 14 - Apprentice Prep

  • Week 15 - How to Educate as a Professional

  • Week 16 - Mock Teaching and Graduation

INVESTMENT

MONETARY:

  • $1,500

  • can pay in full

  • or 5 monthly payments of $300

TIME:

*custom time, but must be completed weekly

  • virtual lessons: 1-3 hrs/wk

  • homework: 2-10+ hrs/wk (varies per week & per person)

  • check-ins: up to 1 hr/wk

  • zoom meetings: 1 hr/month

OTHER:

There will be some investments outside of this course that will vary person to person. This can include state test fees/licensing, books, printing expenses, state board kit, etc.

Course Contents:

Week 0 - WELCOME!!

*Start Here* WELCOME!
Get Your Instructors License
Random Supply Links
Schedule a 1:1 Zoom Meeting
How to listen to the videos like a podcast

Week 1 - Intro & State Rules

Important State Rules & Regulations
**Utah State Legislature Update
Group Zoom Recording
Homework

Week 2 - Required & Custom Text

How To Utilize Text Materials
Homework and Extra Note Copies

Week 3 - State Board Practical Exam

Intro To State Boards
(NEW) Prepare The Kit
(NEW) Mannequin Hand Prep
(NEW) Exam Walk-through
(NEW) Timed Practice Exam
Homework
(Previous Version) Prepare For The Practical Exam
(Previous Version) Take The Practical Exam - Video

Week 4 - Theory Exam / Schedule Outline / Pricing

Theory Exam Overview & Study Materials
Schedule Rules & Outline
Pricing Your Apprenticeship
Homework

Week 5 - Advertising / Canva

1) Advertising for Applicants
2) Create On Canva
3) Where to Advertise
4) Your Program Info
5) Utilizing Canva - Create An Apprentice Info Packet
Homework

Week 6 - Applications / Interviewing / Enrollment

1) Applications
2) Interviewing
3) Enrollment (references, accepting and declining)
Homework
Extra Note Copies

Week 7 - Contracts / Legal Agreements

Create A Contract
Editable Contract Template On Canva
Homework Quiz
Extra Note Copies

Week 8 - Schedule / Calendar / Records

1) Schedule Planning
2) Calendar Planning
3) Required State Records
Homework
Extra Note Copies

Week 9 - Custom Curriculum

About Custom Curriculum
Service Requirements (Video & Notes)
Infection Control (Video and Notes)
Personal, Client, and Salon Safety / Health Risks / Chemical Safety (Video & Notes)
Overview of All Nail Services (Video and Notes)
Extra Note Copies
Homework

Week 10 - Custom Curriculum

Custom Curriculum Continued
The Nail Business (Video & Notes)
Building A Clientele (Video & Notes)
Social Media - Instagram (Notes)
Natural Nail Structure & Apex/C-Curve (Notes)
Homework

Week 11 - Custom Curriculum

Custom Curriculum Continued
Implements, Tools, Equipment & E-file Procedures (Notes)
Manicures (Videos & Notes)
Pedicures (Videos & Notes)
Nail Art (Video & Notes)
Homework

Week 12 - Custom Curriculum

Forms and Tips (Video & Notes)
Soft Gel (Video & Notes)
Hard Gel (Video & Notes)
Acrylic (Video & Notes)
Elective Notes (Video & Notes)
Shaping The Nail (Video & Notes)
Homework

Week 13 - Apprentice Kit and Classroom Supplies

Week 13 Notes & Video
Links for Kit Supplies
Homework

WEEK 14 - Apprentice Prep and Graduation

1) Prepare For Your Apprentice
2) Apprentice Kit Setup
3) Apprentice Binder Set-Up
4) Binder Design Themes
5) Optional Cheat Sheet Flip Book
6) Apprentice Graduation
Milady Chapter Tests & Answer Key (Edition 8)
Milady Workbook (Edition 8)
Homework
WK14 Homework Quiz

Week 15 - Being a Professional Educator

1) Being A Professional Educator
2) Intro To Learning Styles
3) About The Learning Styles
4) Day In The Life
5) Environment
6) Problem Solving
Homework

Week 16 - Mock Teaching / Graduation

Mock Teaching
Mentorship Graduation
Final Quiz

Binder Design Templates

All Smiles
Boho Abstract
Delicate Floral
Minimalist
Nail Salon
Retro
Mentorship

Teaching Techniques

Cuticle Nippers / Scissors
Carbide Bit Pressure
Using a Silicone Hand to Teach Cuticle Work
Using Forms with the Silicone Hand