Pedicure
a concentrated treatment product often composed of mineral clays, moisturizing agents, skin softeners, aromatherapy oils, extracts, and other beneficial ingredients.
Mask
a small scoop-shaped implement used to remove debris from the nail folds and cuticle area.
Curette
name the basic nail shapes for women
square, squoval, round, oval pointed
Products designed to hasten the drying of nail polishes may be sprayed on or applied with a
dropper
What is scope of practice
Tlist of services that you are legally allowed to perform in your specialty in your state
What height should a pedicurists stool be
Low
a metal implement that is designed to file in one direction.
Rasp
How many layers of polish should you apply during a manicure
4
The primary difference between a regular basic manicure for a female and a man's manicure is the
colored polish
All stainless steel implements must be __________________ after they are used and before they are placed in disinfectant.
washed with soap/water
If a client has an ingrown nail, you should:
refer the client to a podiatrist
Which implement should you use to carefully remove a loose tag of dead skin around a nail
nipper
To create a high shine on the nails, use a
two/three-way buffer
A slightly tapered nail shape; it usually extends just a bit past the fingertip.
round nail
Which massage technique is used most often during a foot and leg massage?
effleurage
What should never be used to remove calluses
A blade or cheese grater
For toenails, a _____ file works best for shaping.
Medium Grit
Removing nail cosmetics from their containers is accomplished with a:
plastic or metal spatula
The benefit of using nail clippers to shorten nail length is to __________
reduce filing time
The specialty massage that often employs many of the principles of acupressure and acupuncture is:
refexology
The hot stones used in pedicures are typically:
basalt
After a polish application, what should you offer to clients who have not worn open-toe shoes to help them avoid smudging the polish?
Pedicure slippers
What product adds cross-links to the natural nail plate?
Dimethyl urea hardener
In a manicure service, to shape the free edge, you use a(n) _______________.
abrasive file
A combination of clear polish and protein, such as collagen.
protein hardener