SOPs
The list of services that you are legally allowed to perform within your specialty in your state.
What is "Scope of Practice"?
This is used to trim dead skin around the nails
What is "A nail nipper"?
This is the manipulation of the soft tissues of the body.
What is "massage"?
Spa manicures include these.
What are "Advanced knowledge of skin care, exfoliation, and products like rose oil"?
Do not use these when performing manicure services on clients with health conditions.
What are "Any sharp tools/implements"
This may occur if you perform services outside those allowed by state regulations.
What is "You may lose your license"?
This is considered a form of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Doing this during massage eliminates the relaxation therapy.
What is "Talking"?
These types of manicures may include pumpkin spice or hot cocoa.
What are "Themed manicures"?
This is when you should ask if there are any health conditions.
When is "During the consultation"
You may be fully liable, both professionally and personally, if this occurs.
What is "If a client is harmed while you are performing an illegal service"?
Gauze squares are also called these.
What are "Pledgets"?
This is a continuous trembling or shaking movement applied by the hand without leaving contact with the skin.
What is "Vibration"?
These types of products are a marketing ploy and don't exist.
What are "Chemical-free products"?
This is thought to be the reason that some clients are more sensitive to heat of paraffin wax.
What is "Loss of sensation in the extremities"
You may find information about services you are allowed to perform from one of these.
What are "via your state's SOPs, via your instructor, or by contacting state board by phone or online"?
This can be made from plastic, glass, metal, or ceramic.
What is "A finger bowl"?
What is "Petrissage"?
These are made from natural resources
What are "All-natural products"?
You should use this grit abrasive on clients with special considerations.
What is "Fine grit"
Your SOP may change if you do this.
What is "Move and become licensed in a new state"?
The length of a standard manicure table.
What is 36" to 48" long
This is a contraindication for a hand/arm massage.
What is "Severe, uncontrolled hypertension"?
This type of manicure is preferred by many technicians because it's faster, more sanitary, more convenient, and lasts longer.
What is a "Waterless Manicure/Dry manicure"?
Avoid using sharp tools/implements on clients with special considerations for this reason.
What is "Clients may have thinner skin, difficulty clotting, or a lowered immune system"