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What is the most common nail shape for men?
Round
The most common type of massage?
Effleurage
Definition of single-use implements.
Implements that cannot be reused and must be thrown away after every single use.
Which tool is made of foam rubber or cotton and used to keep toes apart while polishing the nails?
Toe Seperators
According to client salon surveys, the ____ is the most enjoyed aspect of any nail service.
Massage
A chemical that should never be added to the footbath with the client's feet is an___
Disinfectant
The generally accepted time between pedicure appointments is generally___.
4 weeks
What is a water-based lotion that contains an abrasive as the exfoliating agent?
Exfoliating scrub
The practice of aromatherapy involves the use of__
Essential oils
A _ nail is completely straight across with no rounding at the outside edges.
Square
Pedicure stations should have a chair with armrests for the client, ergonomic chair for the nail professional, and a ___.
Footrest for the client
When filing the toenail during a pedicure, the nails should be filed__.
Straight across with rounded corners.
Discoloration of the nail plate or under the free edge of a nail can be removed using.
Nail bleach
What is the definition of Scope of Practice?
The list of services in your specialty that you are legally allowed to perform in your state
When performing a pedicure, do not push back the __.
Which substance is an organic compound that has a super-hydrating effect on skin cells and is used in callus softeners?
Urea
What is a smile line?
The curved line where the pink and white meet each other on a French manicured nail.
Definition of protein hardener.
Combination of clear polish and protein, such as collagen.
Methacrylic or cellulose-type film formers are typically the main ingredients of.
Topcoat
What is a small, scoop-shaped implement used for more efficient removal of debris from the nail folds, eponychium, and hyponychium areas, especially around the big toe area?
Curette
The procedures for the disinfection of foot spas have been developed by the ___.
NMC and INTA
What active ingredient in callus softeners is an organic acid that has anti-inflammatory properties and can break down fats and lipids?
Salicylic Acid
What type of massage involves lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue?
Petrissage
Definition of Dimethyl urea hardeners.
A hardener that adds cross-links to the natural nail plate. DMU does not cause adverse skin reactions.
To avoid the risk of infection, sharp implements should never be used on clients who are___.
Immuno-suppressed