Glossary Check
A cosmetic service performed on the feet by a licensed professional. Includes trimming, shaping, polishing, exfoliating, and massage.
Pedicure
These are special made for toenails; usually much bigger than the ones for fingernails.
Toenail clippers
Pedicure cart
Used to keep toes away from each other when polishing.
Toe separators
The frequency at which a footbath liner should be changed.
After every service.
A practice based on the belief that working on specific areas of the feet can provide benefits to other areas of the body.
Reflexology
Used for manually removing dry skin from a foot after soaking. Usually disposable and made of plastic.
Foot file
A basic footbath style which consists of a basin that can be moved, often containing liners for easy cleaning.
Portable water bath
Consists of an abrasive and used for the purpose of exfoliation
Scrub
Pedicures were not commonly performed until the ___________'s.
1980's
Invisible scrapes often caused by shaving or exfoliating with a scrub that is too abrasive.
Microtrauma
The best file grit to use for toenails.
Medium-grit
Should be low to the ground for ergonomics.
Footrest and/or pedicure stool
Sets the stage for a good pedicure. Added to the water to help cleanse and deodorize feet. Also great at softening dry areas.
Foot soak
A client with more severe needs should come back for another pedicure in this many weeks.
1-2 weeks
A string of related appointments
Series
Curette
The type of footbath that circulates water.
Whirlpool
Softens and smooths when applied to specific areas where skin is thickened.
Callus Softener
This type of grip can cause a ticklish sensation
Light and loose
This type of tool used to remove dry skin or calluses is illegal to use in a salon.
Pedicure rasp
Used to help prevent ingrown toenails. Should never be used on nails already ingrown.
Nail rasp
Footbath
A concentrated treatment product used to provide moisturizing benefits to skin.
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