Nail Shapes
Conservative nail shape attractive on most women's hands
What is oval?
What is effleurage?
How often pedicure spas should be flushed overnight with bleach water or hospital level disinfectant
What is bi-weekly
These can be applied either before base coat or as a top coat
What is nail hardener?
Reusable metal implements should be made of this
What is a foot paddle or foot file?
Popular nail shape that is square with rounded edges
What is squoval?
A spa manicure includes the addition of these two things:
What is massage and exfoliation?
This can be used to stop bleeding during a manicure of pedicure
What is styptic powder or alum
A product that has sealing properties to hold moisture in the skin:
What is paraffin?
Disposable implement used to loosen the cuticle, apply oils and cream, and remove excess polish:
What is a wooden pusher?
This should be done bi-weekly with your pedicure spas
Recommended shape for men's nails
What is round?
If this touches the living skin, it can cause dryness and possible hangnails
What is cuticle remover?
The recommended type of gloves to wear during nail services
What is nitrile?
The more of this that nail polish remover contains, the quicker it will dissolve old polish
What is acetone?
An adjustable manicure lamp should use this type of bulb
What is 40-60 watt?
You should never massage over this
What is the shinbone?
Nails should should be filed in this direction in order to go with the natural growth and prevent splitting
What is corner to center?
The purpose of a hand and arm massage
What is to keep the hands flexible and smooth?
A device used to kill all microorganisms, including spores, by generating heat, steam, and pressure
What is an autoclave?
Designed to seal the surface of the skin around the nail
What is nail cream?
The nail abrasive grit used to shorten and shape natural nails
What is Medium- 150-180
These are tiny unseen openings in the skin caused by improper use of the metal pusher.
What are microtraumas?
The type of hands that pointed nails work best on
What is thin and delicate?
Exfoliating foot scrubs contain this to help exfoliate the feet.
What is an abrasive?
When using toenail clippers, be careful not to break this
What is the hyponychium?
A common ingredient in callus softeners
What is potassium hydroxide?
A metal file used in one direction to smooth the edges of the nails and prevent ingrowns
What is a nail rasp?
This is where the foot should be grasped when handling it during a pedicure
What is the mid-tarsal area?