Keeping it Clean
This is when a nail technician should use EPA-registered hospital grade disinfectants.
What is after every client?
This is designed to reduce and smooth thick foot calluses.
What is a foot file?
For these clients, you should provide extra assistance when choosing a polish color. They may need clear, detailed descriptions.
What is clients with altered vision?
This specialty massage is based on the theory that specific points on the foot align with organs, glands, and parts of the body.
What is Reflexology?
This item would not be found directly at a nail technicians pedicure station.
What are hot stones?
This "specialty spa" add-on can be used during the massage portion of the pedicure. They should be disinfected between every client.
What is hot stones?
This tool is designed to file in one direction with a filing surface of 1/8" by 3/4" and is attached to a metal handle. It can help to prevent ingrown toenails.
What is a nail rasp?
These clients may need extra support of the leg, including behind the knee and ankle.
What is a client with involuntary movements?
This grit should always be used on clients with any special health considerations.
What is a fine-grit?
This is considered to be the most enjoyable part of a pedicure service.
What is the massage?
This gentle product is added to the Pedicure bath to clean, soften, and deodorize the feet.
What is a foot soak?
This tool can remove debris from the nail folds, hyponychium, and eponychium, and nail plate.
What is a curette?
The purpose of a pedicure for older clients that cannot reach their feet well anymore or squeeze the nail clippers anymore.
What is maintain foot health?
This grip of the foot can be considered ticklish during the massage.
What is a loose, light grip?
This product should be applied to the skin of the foot and lower leg, and left on for 5-10 minutes during a spa pedicure.
One major problem with using a callus cutting blade called a credo knife is this.
What is potentially causing infection?
The general abrasive grit used when filing toenails during a pedicure.
What is medium?
These clients may be going through treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. Their skin may be thin and fragile. You must be careful of infection and adhere to strict infection control protocols.
What is an lowered immunity client?
Pressure should not be placed on the joints of clients with this chronic issue.
What is painful joints or arthritis?
This type of massage is typically the most enjoyable massage.
What is a slow and rhythmic massage?
Many salons are required to record each time foot tubs are disinfected. Who makes this requirement?
What is the state?
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What is probeauty.com/NMC? (The Nail Manufacturers Council)
The nail technician should always clear any tripping hazards or obstacles for these clients.
What are limited mobility clients?
A client with scaly feet should come in for a series or treatment pedicure this often to adequately treat the issue.
What is weekly?
This gritty, water-based lotion is used to exfoliate the skin on the leg and foot. It can often contain pumice, salt, sugar, or crushed walnut shells.
What is an exfoliating foot scrub?
Some callus softeners have this pH and should be rinsed off of the nail technician's hands after use.
Alkaline
This implement is designed to shorten the free edge quickly.
Nail clipper
A nail technician should be aware of this, to prevent any injury of back, neck, shoulders, and hands while providing services.
What is Ergonomics?
This is the amount of time a basic pedicure should take.
What is 30-45 minutes?
Make sure that you reserve the last 10 minutes of your pedicure service to complete this important step.
What is disinfection of pedicure tub?