Products
Kills certain pathogens (bacteria, viruses and fungi), expect for spores, on nonporous surfaces
Disinfectant
Function is to shorten nails
Nail Clippers
Several types are available, high-shine, finishing
Buffers
Function provides a flat, nonporous area to perform services on the hands
Manicure Table/Nail Station
Unit that helps aid in drying the nails
Applies to skin, reduces pathogens
Hand Sanitizer
Function is to shape and shorten free edge. Comes in variety of sizes, glass and metal
Nail Files
Helps loosen cuticle and push back surrounding skin, clean under the free edge, and removes polish from skin after polish application
Orangewood sticks
Function allows easy access to all tools and the client, adjustable-height chair; typically has wheels
Nail Professional Chair
What is a clean closed container used for
Stores clean and disinfectant tools safety until needed again.
Dissolves and breaks down polish
Polish Remover
Function removes nonliving cuticle tissue from the nail plate
Cuticle Pusher
Open-toes slippers or slip flops instead of shoes while polish dries
Pedicure slippers
Function stores products to perform services in other areas, contains wheels and can be moved to where the professional needs it
Manicure Cart
Used to secure acetone-soaked cotton to remove gel polish
Aluminum roll or sheets
Softens and loosens cuticle tissue
Cuticle remover
Function is to trim hangnails; remove excess nonliving tissue
Cuticle Nippers
This protects hands and prevents cross-contamination
Single-use gloves
Function: lights the area for close detail work, attaches to the work area
Table Lamp
Tacky layer that helps colored polish adhere to nail plate
What is a base coat
Loosens dirt, softens skin, used in warm water in manicure bowl
Soaking Solution
Function removes dust and debris from skin and nails
Nail Brush
Absorbent, disposable material to help aid in removing polish and oils from the nail plate
Lint-free wipes
Function: Serves as a container to soak fingernails
Manicure Bowl/Finger bowl
What are the levels of disinfection
1. Cleaning
2. Disinfectant
3. Sterilization