Foreword. Salon conduct. Professional ethics. Introduction to manicuring. Hygiene and personality. Bacteriology, sterilization and sanitation. The nail. The practice of manicuring. Manicuring. Procedure for plain manicure. Advanced nail techniques. Nail disorders. Anatomy and physiology. The skin. First aid. Success in the salon. Metric system. State board exam review. Recommended reading list for further study.