Guidelines
Implements
Basics
Nail Shapes
Massage
100

Cosmetologists should understand that they are ________ if a client injury occurs while performing an illegal service

Fully Liable

100

These implements are often made of metal, and can be disinfected and reused on different clients.

Multiuse implements 

100

A cosmetic treatment of the hands involving cutting, shaping, and, often, painting of the nails; skin softening; and cuticle removal is known as this

Manicure

100

What types of nail shape is completely straight across the free edge with no rounding at the outside edges?

Square

100

A massage movement that involves lifting, squeezing, and pressing the tissue

Petrissage 

200

In the context of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), to ensure safe working conditions in a salon, cosmetologists should....

Use a local source capture ventilation system

200

A nail nipper is a stainless-steel implement generally used to do what?

carefully trim away dead skin around the nails

200

This product creates a colorless layer on natural nails and nail enhancements that promotes polish adhesion

Base coat 

200

This is a conservative nail shape that is considered attractive on most hands is the

Oval 

200

What massage movement is defined as a succession of strokes in which the hands glide over an area of the body with varying degrees of pressure or contact?

effleurage

300

Since the skin can absorb chemicals, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends what kind of gloves to protect the skin from chemicals.

Nitrile

300

This implement is often used to clean under the nail's free edge, remove cuticle tissue from the nail plate, and apply products 

Wooden pusher 

300

When starting a new step in a basic manicure procedure, always start with this finger 

Pinky finger on the left hand 

300

What nail shape is tapered slightly and extends a bit past the fingertip?

Round

300

When performing manicure massages, you should not press or move with pressure over what?

The bones of the arm 

400

This is a guideline provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other sources related to accommodating clients with physical disabilities

Do not move wheelchair users 

400

This implement is used to create a beautiful shine on natural nails and some artificial enhancements

2 or 3 way buffer

400

This type of manicure does not require the nails to be soaked in water. 

Dry Manicure

400

This nail shape is rarely successful when done on natural nails 

Pointed

400

Do not use vigorous or strong massage techniques on clients who have this condition that affects the joints and connective tissue.

Arthritis

500

How many minutes should a basic manicure, including polish take to complete?

30 - 45 

500

This type of paraffin application uses a special machine with replaceable paraffin cartridges.

Spray paraffin

500

What is the sequence of steps that nail polish should be applied.

Base coat, two coats of polish color, top coat

500

This nail shape is durable if the nail extends only slightly past the fingertip.

Squoval

500

This rhythmic, percussive massage technique has a name that is derived from the French word "tapoter" which means to tap.

Tapoment