Manicuring / Nail Tech State Board Practical Examination Review for 2021 | Salon Success

Are you studying for the manicuring / nail technician state board practical exam in California? This is the video for you if you want to become a nail technician.
Ms. Linda of Salon Success Academy: Upland gives you a step-by-step walkthrough of the updated practical portion of manicuring / nail tech state board examination as per the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Pass your exam and become a licensed nail technician with help from Salon Success Academy!
Please reference the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology Practical Examination Candidate Information Bulletin for full official instructions.
The National Nail Technology Theory Examination is the licensure examination for Nail Technicians, which is developed by the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC). The time allowed for the California Nail Technology Theory Examination is 120 minutes.
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[@downloadnailmanicuristapp789]

I passed the Washington state practical exam today, this video is so very helpful! I highly recommend watching this video and doing your own set up and tear down along with her. Add your steps that you think is missing, honestly this was a perfect video. Thank you Ms. Linda for taking the time to make this video.

[@britzeidaamezcua]

hi I'm also from Washington state and was wondering did you use the same plastic containers as she did for disinfection or did you use the same bag that you used for garbage and label all 3 for garbage soiled linen and to be disinfected?? and did you sanitize after every single step because that's how my instructor showed us ?

[@scottenrico9482]

I used a bag that said, “disinfect” so yea 3 bags each that are labeled. I did sanitize my hands as much as I could, now that the covid regulations have laxed they are not pressing that as hard, it’s a good habit to get into. I’d still sanitize as recommended, where are you testing at? I did mine in Fife, I was a nervous reck when I tested because I heard of a lot of people failing so in the middle of my exam on the acrylic application the proctor came around and said I was not to have anything covered she wanted to see my set up and tools. From when she said that I was like uhoh but all said and done I passed. You will too just keep your nerves in check and give yourself plenty of time to do the procedures.

[@downloadnailmanicuristapp789]

@@britzeidaamezcua yes, you can use the bags that are labeled garbage, soiled linens and disinfectant. Defiantly, disinfect after every step just for safety and a good habit. You got this, get plenty of sleep and just take your time and do your procedures as taught.

[@britzeidaamezcua]

@@scottenrico9482 i want to take it in fife. but im nervous . i just finished my hours last week. what do you mean by anything covered? did this video help you? ive been looking for videos for the washington state until i found this comment.

[@LoreAguilar11]

Hi can you kindly share with us what changes you made from all her videos please? Im having my test soon! Thank you

[@keylamoreira3766]

I do my test yesterday and I passed. Thank you so much. 😘

[@cherylj3371]

Congratulations 🎉

[@MariahDurmiendo0]

Thank you for the update! My exam is literally this Friday and I have been watching this video religiously!!

[@malinavazquez9197]

My test this this Friday too😭😭😭😭

[@freedomheiress]

Mine is tomorrow!!! You’ve got this!

[@GorgeousChaprill]

@@freedomheiress mine is tomorrow too…Super nervous! Lol

[@karenmedina471]

@@freedomheiress no way mine too!

[@vilmaverdugo3728]

Good luck !

[@geminiibby_]

3:27 she places hand sanitizer on manicure station. your supposed place all products on back table till sma or jerry towel is set down for extra sanitation precautions. 5:45 your supposed to turn the mani hand around to indicate to the instructor youre ready for the next procedure

[@miah7934]

do you have any more tips?!! i take my test in about a week or so 😭

[@raincheck01]

Not true. I took and passed on October 4th and you place the sanitizer right there just like she did. No issues.

[@mzflowerbucket9720]

Great catch!

[@nahanng7791]

Both of that wouldn't apply in real world

[@Blackjack_Kiriko]

Doing something like this and no more customer to your nail salon :))))

[@graciela4842]

Yayyy! Beginning January 1st 2022 PRACTICAL EXAM will be discontinued!!! You will only have to take the Written Exam to get your License. If you’ve already passed the written exam you’ll get your license mailed to you on January 2022☺️

[@am01l25]

Where did you find this out ?

[@graciela4842]

I also e-mailed them and they replied and confirmed it…

[@syx2syxnailtribe]

Is this for all of California?

[@lauraleeaho7058]

@@syx2syxnailtribe I really need to know if this is for California as well! My practical is in 2 weeks, but I won't stress if I don't need to...

[@syx2syxnailtribe]

@@lauraleeaho7058 this is for all of California. I just took my test yesterday and passed (yay) but people that failed yesterday they told them to just wait til the 1st and their licenses would be sent to them

[@geminiibby_]

9:40 make sure your qtips dont touch the plastic containers when pouring over trash

[@rociomendoza7539]

Perfect timing! My test is next month!

[@geminiibby_]

pls go back and look at my comments bc most of this video is wrong

[@rociomendoza7539]

@@geminiibby_ I’m so nervous, I don’t know what’s right or wrong and I’m reading all these comments of people failing. Is it true state board does not allow the bags to be labeled anymore, such as “manicure and polish application”, “nail tip application”, etc.?

[@cassie6405]

Hi did you take you exam already how did it go?

[@rociomendoza7539]

@@cassie6405 hi it’s tomorrow! My theory is at 5:45am and practical is at 9:30, I’m so nervous 😬

[@tamoyia16]

@@rociomendoza7539 how was it? My exam is tomorrow

[@reybaybee7]

I had been watching this video religiously as well, I took my test last week Thursday and passed theory but failed practical. I seriously think that the Fairfield state board location is super biased. I felt like I did better with practical than the theory portion but passed the opposite. Some other chick who was taking the practical portion the 2nd time stated that she failed again this time and got a lower score than the first time which makes absolutely no sense. I want to retake my practical test but I don’t wanna fail based on how the examiner is feeling for the day…I wasted soo much money out of pocket for books, supplies, school, state kit and paying application fees to state board. I’m over it for now. Anyways, for the blood exposure portion…..the kit from Rent-A-kit did come with 2 ziplock bags but it didn’t come with gloves so I just added gloves into the first aid kit. Since it came with 2 ziplock bags….I just used them to double bag the “ blood contaminated trash” which I think helped me score high on that portion. I hope this helps someone💝

[@sreypich3918]

I passed my theory but failed practical as well. I felt so discouraged and embarrassed. I was physically nervous and the proctors were condescending and rude; the whole testing environment made me feel so uncomfortable. I hope that I can pass on my second try, but given how things run at state board, I have a feeling I might fail again. But I know quite a few people who’ve passed and they recommended this video, so I’m gonna hope that things work out. Good luck to you 🙏🏼

[@reybaybee7]

@@sreypich3918 🤞🤞🤞yo, good luck to you as well🍀 may you end up with a nicer proctor who will assess you correctly and pass you for actually doing what your supposed to💅

[@FemmeNotFragile]

Did you get the proctor with blue hair?

[@maleahmitchell1450]

@@sreypich3918 did you have the proctor with black and blue hair?

[@sreypich3918]

@@FemmeNotFragile I think so, throughout the exam, they rotated the proctors almost every 2 procedures, which I think creates an inconsistency in grading because you literally had 3 different people grading you. And based on my experience, all of them were giving off bad vibes, so I was soooo nervous

[@geminiibby_]

7:05 she starts with the thumb your supposed to start with the PINKY ALWAYS working in

[@lilasalinas8660]

Do you happen to know when you're suppossed to dispose of materials for items to be disinfected for 1st client? I have an nic practical evaluation paper however it's outdated and doesn't contain for example sculptured nail removal. The paper says 5 minutes for polish removal and to properly dispose of supplies however she cleans up at the 2nd client set up...I'm so confused

[@geminiibby_]

@@lilasalinas8660 from my understanding items to be disinfected should be on sma but placed on its own paper towel but still on sma. Than when its time for the next section which is to pull out client 2 thats when you place all items to be disinfected in the bin. also im referring to CA testing

[@lilasalinas8660]

@@geminiibby_ I test in Glendale tomorrow thank you so very much!

[@lilasalinas8660]

@Taylor Copeland I passed my biggest advice is to memorize all the "onycho-" words and relax for the practical. One thing this video doesn't cover that I found in another CA 2021 state board, is that nothing goes back in the bag once touched like the sanitizer or glove bag in the beginning of the test. They're looking for absolute sanitary and cleanliness, remember how to go about properly pouring liquids or powders into different containers and how to properly dispose of liquids or powders, also not covered too much in the video. And sanitize sanitize sanitize at the start and end of test

[@lilasalinas8660]

@Taylor Copeland it's called answering your questions| nail technology CIB I do feel like this somewhat helped me. Anyways good luck to you and stay relaxed! 💜👍

[@chic619]

Linda I was nervous watching you, like it was you who was taking the test, lol! Tell them folks you are recording a video & turn the party down until you're finished 🤣🤣 I will be watching this again & again. The good news is I'm in Georgia & don't have to worry about the blue hair proctor 🤣🤣🤣

[@user-rm2ki4bn5f]

My test will be tomorrow will see, thanks for info

[@keishasantiago6213]

Thanks for this video

[@user-ur7mj3kj3n]

Has anyone had the plastic nail plate come off or a hole melted where the nail bed is while doing this procedure? If yes, what do you do if that happens?

[@wdtony]

Is the California NIC practical exam the same as in other states that also administer the NIC exam. I am in Kentucky.

[@sonyamull1976]

Did you take your ky test yet? I'be sent in my practical application

[@queenjay6188]

I'm in the Richmond Virginia area just moved here and need help with see how testing goes

[@nashayjohnson1452]

Hello, I take my exam tomorrow.did you wear gloves throughout the manicure procedure?

[@jordannstanhope557]

I have so many questions. Can you put your hand inside the cotton bag? You don’t have to close your bag while getting stuff out?

[@reybaybee7]

Just to practice cleanliness, I definitely never stuck my hand inside the bag just to practice not contaminating anything

[@syx2syxnailtribe]

Just took (and passed) my state boards for California! Took them in Glendale, ca. let me know if y’all have questions.

[@Arisairspace]

Hi, mine is in 2 weeks! Were all the questions on the written multiple choice or do they make you write out some answers???😭 Also, what supplies did you have to bring to practical that weren’t in the kit?

[@graciela4842]

@@Arisairspace All the questions are Multiple Choice…And everything comes in your kit if you rent it other than the Hand and Disinfecting Wipes, which you can buy from the kit company.

[@patriciagonzalez7186]

Can I use paper bags for solid linens, to be disinfected, and trash

[@syx2syxnailtribe]

@@patriciagonzalez7186 yes so you can do the shopper brown bags with a plastic trash bag liner. Label the brown shopper bag

[@patriciagonzalez7186]

@@syx2syxnailtribe Can i place trash bag on my right side and the Other two bags on my left side between myself snd side table? Or which way would you recommend?

[@simisue1]

Can anyone say where the universal supplies are supposed to go between client one and client two. Since nothing is supposed to go back in the kit bag? I'm seeing some comments saying remove everything, or put it under side table... Where under the side table?

[@Poppi_Weasel]

Can anyone explain why Cuticle Oil goes on BEFORE Polishing? AND why not clean the Free Edge during washing in bowl? 🤪 I'm new..

[@lauraleeaho7058]

Was anyone trained to stand up after each procedure? I was not. During the practical test, when I was done with a procedure, I looked around and everyone but me was standing up! Weird...

[@raincheck01]

Yes, we were trained to stand up so the proctor couldn’t possibly think we were touching anything after time was up.

[@lauraleeaho7058]

@@raincheck01 That makes sense.

[@bby_mv7397]

wait so after being done with every procedure you are supposed to stand up?

[@lauraleeaho7058]

@@bby_mv7397 I was not trained to do that, but some people said that shows that you are done with that step (and cannot touch anything).

[@raincheck01]

@@bby_mv7397 I don’t think you have to buy everyone in my test did. I was trained it’s better to stand up and step away simply so the proctor doesn’t catch you like fiddling with your gown or something and think you touched your table when time is up.

[@jessicaortiz2725]

Hi guys I have my written & practical exam next Monday, does the rental kit come with everything & hand with attached nails to it? Any tips on the written?

[@jessicae2222]

How long is the sculptured nail removal procedure? The q card says 10 minutes but she says it’s 20 minutes? It’s for the removal of sculptured nail. I just wanna know even tho I’ve emailed StateBoard and asked about the changes in 2022. Thanks in advance!

[@BangNguyen-nm1cb]

Can we put together and seal our own kit or do we need to buy presealed ones? Thanks!!

[@ToshaRaeNailed]

Are you allowed to bring a standing magnifying glass if you need it?

[@tonyavolk2024]

Has anyone used this video for SC state board?

[@ashleyspisak3207]

What are you using for “nail cleanser”?

[@andreawhisenant2718]

What are the changes for the 2022 Practical? I’ve seen KZbin videos but the polish Is missing.

[@kimberlybarrios6570]

for the state CA 2022 there will be no practical only the written test

[@jessicaortiz2725]

This is stressing me out why on the power point my teacher sent me on how it’s supposed to be when it comes to disinfecting & preparing for client 2, on the power point it says to place all the items from back counter to manicure table, then to put on gloves & disinfect back counter, & to begin wiping down all items. & with this video she disinfects the manicure table first and starts disinfecting all the item of the back counter & disinfects the back counter last? Is there wrong or right way to do it on what to disinfect first?

[@bby_mv7397]

Don't take my word for it but i would assume it would not matter as long as you disinfect everything you are supposed to

[@jessicaortiz2725]

@@bby_mv7397 thank you

[@teneshawright9278]

Anyone from Massachusetts who did state board exam on here?

[@rociomendoza7539]

What are the universal supplies and do the badges need to be labeled?

[@florcarmona5155]

Hello Did you find out if all the bags need to be labeled?

[@NailAgendaCo]

does this go for the test in nyc

[@vilmaverdugo3728]

Are the containers used for purpose of this video ? Can you use trash bags labeled ?

[@lauraleeaho7058]

I was taught with the "three bag" method. It's seems very unsterile to have the soiled linens bag on the floor.

[@patriciagonzalez7186]

Hello Vilma do you know if I can use the labeled bags instead of containers

[@vilmaverdugo3728]

@@patriciagonzalez7186 hi yes you can ! I used paper bags.

[@patriciagonzalez7186]

Thank you so much!

[@patriciagonzalez7186]

Does everything have to be labeled? Like the glove bag, cotton bag she uses in this video?

[@geminiibby_]

the video seems all wrong again. YES YOU NEED YOUR BAG CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. from what i can see from 2:55-3:35 she was taking from the bag and transferred straight to the table. Lets keep in mind the bag will be on the floor so when your doing this specific step make sure you grab the whole ziplock bag, close the bag, than proceed to set up your back table. i don’t understand how they failed to mention that

[@LynnDreamz]

Do you know me if the blood exposure is right? No more bags ?….. the kit video I have instructed us to place all the contaminated items in one of the clear bags.

[@geminiibby_]

@@LynnDreamz hii for CA you still need your extra ziplock to act as a trash for blood exposure! then tossing blood exposure trash bag in trash.

[@daisymontion4843]

@@LynnDreamz I passed my exams a couple weeks ago. Stateboard doesn’t require blood exposure bags anymore. It’s optional

[@lauraleeaho7058]

@@daisymontion4843 Is this in California?

[@daisymontion4843]

@@lauraleeaho7058 yes

[@Yamileth_Nails]

Obviously this is not for Arizona State board 😪

[@amberng94]

I'm having a hard time finding anything for Arizona State board also, my test is Monday.

[@Yamileth_Nails]

@@amberng94 Awesome! Do you have to go to Phoenix? A Nail tech came to my school and she said that on the table there is the nail tech student photo and some papers, one Nail tech didn't pick it up when she had to sanitize the table and only for that detail she didn't pass. I will graduate next week from school and I'm getting ready for my state board test. If you have any questions I could help you.

[@nancied4955]

And technician should have on a mask and face sheild.

[@jojobk12able]

Obviously it’s so she can speak clearly to help us.

[@GorgeousChaprill]

Do the dappen dishes have to have lids?

[@uwimanamiddleton89]

Yes

[@FemmeNotFragile]

No. The rentakit doesn’t provide them anyways

[@lauraleeaho7058]

@@FemmeNotFragile I was taught to cover the liquid monimer when not in use so you don't breathe the fumes. But with odorless, maybe it's not a big deal.

[@daisymontion4843]

I passed my exams a couple weeks ago so if anyone has any questions I would be so happy to help

[@cigarette_daydreams6894]

In regards to this video do you feel it helped you pass practical? I have state board in 2 days and I'm terrified now from reading some of these comments.

[@daisymontion4843]

@@cigarette_daydreams6894 Do what your school taught u. Ppl make it a little complicated on the steps but as long as u do what ur taught at school u will pass.

[@daisymontion4843]

@@cigarette_daydreams6894 Make sure u Sanitize ur hands before and after everything. That’s something they forsure check

[@lilasalinas8660]

I have one question about the 2nd client tests. I can't remember when to put item to be disinfected away, is it after every test ends or do are we suppossed to put all ITBD away after the final test before the blood exposure?

[@daisymontion4843]

@@lilasalinas8660 I put all the items to be disinfected right after every procedure was done.

[@nancied4955]

Wait... what? I believe you have to wear gloves WHILE your doing the service. This is very important.

[@graciela4842]

You only wear gloves for Sanitizing and for the Blood Exposure…

[@brerogers112]

You got off track throughout this video