Manicuring/General
What are the four category of tools for manicuring?
Equipment, Materials, Implements, Cosmetics
Uses a 40-60 watt bulb
Lamp
Tell the two implements that are used to push back the cuticle.
Orangewood stick and metal pusher
What are the two types of polish remover?
Acetone and non acetone
What is an item that is considered a material?
Cotton ball, paper towel, paper towel, gloves
Name the 5 nail shapes.
Square, squoval, oval, round, pointed
How should a finger bowl be disinfected?
Pour out, rinse, disinfect, sit
What is used to cut and remove dead skin form around the nai?
Nippers
What is an oily substance used to seal and lock in moisture?
Wax
What is curing?
Deying/hardening under a UV light
How is acetone properly disposed?
Soak uo with paper towel and disposed in trash.
What is used to hold products on the manicure table?
Supply tray
What is used to shorten the nail and reduce filing time/
Clippers
Tell 1 advantage of gel polish.
Lasts 10-14 days, is dry immediately.
What is the difference between lotions and creams?
Creams are thicker than lotions.
What is used to dry gel polish?
UV Lamp
Tell two pieces that are used to dry the nail.
Fan and lamp
What is used with the finger bowl to clean around and under the nails?
Nail brush
What is used to add moisture around the nails?
Cuticle creams and oils
Tell two requirements for a manicuring trash can.
Self closing lid and foot pedal.
List the application for a polish service.
1-Base coat, 2 color, 1 Top coat
What is the equipment used for the client to rest the arm on during a manicure service?
Arm cushion
Tell the implements that are used for filing the nail-Disposable? and Disinfectable?
Emery board and metal file
What is used to help to remove dead skin form the nails?
Cuticle removers
How many sets should a nail tech have? And why?
2-3- so that while one set is being disinfected, the other can be used. a third set for extra.