Manicuring
Never ____ , this is beacuse it causes air bubble formation that makes polish application rough and appear irregular.
Never shake polish bottles, this is because it causes air bubble formation that makes polish application rough and appear irregular.
____ are specifically designed for shortening toenails and are larger than fingernail clippers.
Toenail clippers are specifically designed for shortening toenails and are larger than fingernail clippers.
What is an unhealthy nail condition that is hereditary or caused by injury or disease of the nail unit?
A nail disorder is an unhealthy nail condition that is hereditary or caused by injury or disease of the nail unit.
____ are chemical products that destroy most bacteria (excluding spores), fungi, and viruses on surfaces.
Disinfectants are chemical products that destroy most bacteria (excluding spores), fungi, and viruses on surfaces.
The natural nail is technically referred to as ____ and is composed mainly of keratin...
The natural nail is technically referred to as the onyx and is composed mainly of keratin, the fiber-shaped protein found in skin and hair. The keratin in natural nails is more durable than the keratin in hair or skin.
What is parting the haircut in the opposite way from which you cut it in order to check for precision of line and shape?
Cross-checking
You need at least ___ service sets of quality stainless steel implements.
You need at least three service sets of quality stainless steel implements.
____ are more susceptible to infection than the ____.
(feet/hands)
Do not push back the eponychium with a metal pusher during a pedicure. Feet are more susceptible to infection than the hands. Metal pushers are designed to remove tissue that adheres to the nail plate’s surface. This is especially important for clients with diabetes, psoriasis, and other chronic illnesses.
Nail disease, also known as ____, refers to any natural nail deformity or disease.
Nail disease, also known as onychosis, refers to any natural nail deformity or disease.
____ refers to the methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one individual to another.
Infection control refers to the methods used to eliminate or reduce the transmission of infectious organisms from one individual to another.
The plate will continue to grow as long as the ____ is healthy and undamaged...
The plate will continue to grow as long as the matrix is healthy and undamaged; however, the nail plate’s shape and/or thickness can change because of damage to or infection of the matrix.
What is the working area that the hair is separated into before cutting?
A section
____ is a swirled effect created when you combine two or more colors while wet and then mix them on the nail.
Marbleizing is a swirled effect created when you combine two or more colors while wet and then mix them on the nail.
When scheduling a pedicure client, tell them not to shave their legs for ____ hours beforehand.
When scheduling a pedicure client, tell them not to shave their legs for 48 hours beforehand. Invisible shaving scrapes, also known as microtraumas, can allow pathogenic microbes to break through the skin’s barrier, increasing the risk of stinging, irritation, or infection. This is an important infection control policy.
What is red patches or scaling of the skin on the bottom of feet and/or between the toes?
Tinea Pedis
The ____ is the entire skin flap covering the matrix, extending from the visible nail plate’s edge to the first joint of the finger or toe.
The proximal nail fold is the entire skin flap covering the matrix, extending from the visible nail plate’s edge to the first joint of the finger or toe.
The ____ is a visual line in the haircut where the ends of the hair hang together.
The weight line is a visual line in the haircut where the ends of the hair hang together.
What is the list of services that you are legally allowed to perform in your specialty, in your state?
Scope Of Practice
The time between pedicure appointments is generally ____ weeks because of toenails’ slower growth.
The time between pedicure appointments is generally four weeks because of toenails’ slower growth.
It is essential to perform a ____, ____, and ____ analysis on every client before beginning a nail service.
It is essential to perform a hand, nail, and skin analysis on every client before beginning a nail service.
Professional nail products marketed as cuticle moisturizers, softeners, or conditioners are designed for ____ ...
Professional nail products marketed as cuticle moisturizers, softeners, or conditioners are designed for the PNF, lateral sidewalls, and hyponychium—not for the cuticle!
If cowlicks are present, it is recommended for the hair to be left ____ in the affected area in order for the hanging length to match the hair growing in its natural direction. (longer/shorter/as it is)
If cowlicks are present, it is recommended for the hair to be left longer in the affected area in order for the hanging length to match the hair growing in its natural direction.
The five basic nail shapes include:
*____
*____
*____
*____
*____
The five basic nail shapes include:
*square
*squoval
*round
*oval
*pointed
Products specific to pedicuring are:
1. ____
2. ____
3. ____
Products specific to pedicuring are:
1. Foot soaks
2. Pedicure scrubs (masks, foot lotions, or creams)
3. Callus softeners
What is a rare and serious type of skin cancer that begins in the nail matrix. It is more prevalent in the nails of your thumbs and big toes and usually affects one nail at a time. Sometimes it can look like other conditions that affect the nail bed, such as a bruise. If untreated, it can metastasize or spread to other parts of your body.
Nail Melanoma
The ____ is the living skin underneath the PNF found at the nail plate’s base covering the matrix area. The ____ is the slightly thickened skin layer between the fingertip and the nail plate’s free edge.
(eponychium/hyponychium)
The eponychium is the living skin underneath the PNF found at the nail plate’s base covering the matrix area. The hyponychium is the slightly thickened skin layer between the fingertip and the nail plate’s free edge.
There are two types of diagonal lines: diagonal forward and diagonal back
1. Diagonal ____ —creates movement toward the face
2. Diagonal ____ —creates movement away from the face
There are two types of diagonal lines: diagonal forward and diagonal back
1. Diagonal forward—creates movement toward the face
2. Diagonal back—creates movement away from the face