Nail tech tools
Includes a drawer and a shelf for storing properly cleaned and disinfected implements and professional products
Manicure Table
Often incorrectly called a cuticle pusher
Metal pusher
Used once on a client then discarded, preferably while the client can view it being done.
Single use implements
Persona Protective Equipmemt (PPE), worn to protect the cosmo from exposures to microbes during services, since chemicals can be absorbed through the skin
Gloves
Completely straight across the free edge with no rounding at the outside edges
Square
Can be made of plastic or metal and is used for soaking and softening the skin or cuticle
Finger bowls
Shorten the free edge quickly and efficiently
Nail clippers
Used to remove cuticle tissue from the nail plate, to clean under the free edge of the nail
Wooden pusher
Properly fitted and high quality item used when buffing or filing nails or when transferring chemicals from one container to another
Dust mask
Slightly tapered and usually should extend just a bit past the fingertip
Round
Designed to shorten the time necessary for the client’s nail polish to dry
Electric nail polish dryer
Multi task implements for lifting small bits of debris from the nail plate
Tweezers
Comes in contact with the clients skin or nails during a manicure or pedicure.
Brushes and applicators
Generally single use and are available in different sizes and grits
Abrasive nail files and buffers
Has a square free edge that is rounded off at the corner edges
Squoval
Should be selected for ergonomics, comfort, durability, resistance to staining and easy to clean
Cosmetologist and client chairs
Stainless steel implement used to carefully trim away dead skin around the nails
Nail nippers
Plastic implement with nylon bristles used in many ways during nail services
Used to remove products from the containers to prevent contamination of the products and the spread of diseases
Plastic (single use) or metal spatulas (Multiuse)
Is suited for thin hands with long fingers and narrow nail beds
Pointed
The 4 types of nail technology tools that you will incorporate into your services include:
1. Equipment
2. Implements
3.materials
4. Professional nail products
Can be used after infection control procedures have been performed on them. They are metal- stainless steel is recommended.
Multiuse or reusable implements
True or false:
It’s the salons choice as to whether nail brushes used for hand washing are disposed of after single use.
True. It is up to the salon, however to prevent cross contamination they must be clean and fresh for each client, disinfected between each service. If not, they need to be thrown out or sent home with the client
Grits range from ______ to ________ per centimeter
180- over 240 per centimeter
It is easier to keep track of what you are doing, to remain organized, and to give consistent service if you break you nail care procedures into 3 individual parts… what are the 3 parts?
Pre-service procedure
Service procedure
Post service procedure