Safety & Sanitation
disinfectants used in a salon must be ________ registered
EPA
the waterproof seal on the side of the nail
Perionychium
True or False: White spots (leukonychia) are safe to service.
True
What is the largest bone of the upper arm?
Humerus
Name two questions to ask during a consultation
do you have any allergies?
do you have any blood pressure problems?Lifestyle
etc
Disinfectants must be labeled as ______cidal, ______cidal, and ______cidal
Bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal
This is the skin seal at the base of the nail — cutting it is unsafe.
A green discoloration on the nail is a sign of this type of infection. (Typically found with nail enhancements)
Bacterial (Pseudomonas)
Which bone is located on the pinky side of the forearm?
Ulna
what two steps seperate a basic manicure from a spa manicure?
1. exfoiliation (scrub)
2. mask and hot towels
Cleaning removes debris; disinfecting does this.
kills germs
The thin layer of cells that are found between the nail bed and the nail plate
Bed epithelium
A foot condition commonly known as athlete’s foot.
Tinea Pedis
Which bone is located on the thumb side of the forearm?
radius
before applying polish what should you do first?
dehydrate the nails
How often must the disinfectant be changed
daily or when visibly dirty
This part is responsible for nail growth.
The matrix
Hangnails, ridges, and bruised nails fall under this category.
Disorders
Which muscles straighten the wrist and fingers?
Extensor muscles
when providing a gel manicure what step do you skip?
the soak
after washing your tools and before placing them in the disinfectant you must do what?
pat them dry
The skin under the free edge, creating a waterproof seal.
the hyponychium
the technical term for bitten nails
Onychophagy
Which muscles spread the fingers apart?
Abductors
When do do the massage during a gel manicure?
After the polish/at the end