Rules and Regulations
What is the average length for a manicure table?
36 to 48 inches
What piece of equipment is usually 36 to 48 inches in length and 16 to 21 inches in width?
Manicuring Table
What tool is a multiuse implement designed to gently scrape cuticle tissue from the natural nail plate?
Metal Pusher
What is used to shape the nail?
Nail File
What is the massage movement that entails kneading, lifting, squeezing, and pressing of the tissue called?
Pétrissage
What is a consequence of performing services outside of the scope of practice in your state?
You may lose your license
What piece of equipment should be selected for ergonomics, comfort, durability, resistance of staining, and ease of cleaning?
Cosmetologist's chair
What multiuse implement should be held at a 20 to 30 degree angle from the nail plate?
Metal pusher
What is the name of the nail art upgrade where the nail bed is one color and the nail's free edge is another color?
French Manicure
What is the massage movement of rapid tapping or striking motion of the hands against the skin called?
Tapotement
The list of services that you are legally allowed to preform within your license in your state is called what?
Scope of Practice
What piece of equipment is made from plastic, metal, glass, or ceramic?
Finger Bowl
What implement should be used to remove dead skin?
Nail Nippers
What tool is used to create a marbleized effect on the nail?
Stylus
Which massage is continuous trembling or shaking movement without leaving contact from the skin?
Vibration
What is the consequence if your client is harmed while you perform an illegal service?
You will be liable, personally and professionally.
What piece of equipment helps maintain a clean, clutter-free appearance to your work area?
Supply Tray
What implements should be used to lifts small bits of debris from the nail plate?
Tweezers
What do you call the nail art upgrade where one color fades into the other and the meeting point is a combination of the two colors?
Color Fading
What massage movement incorporates various strokes that manipulate or press one layer of tissue over another?
Friction
Why is it important to know the scope of work on your license?
Regulations differ for every state
What piece of equipment is used to kill microorganisms and their spores and sterilize implements and tools?
Autoclave
Which implement should be used from each side of a client's nail to prevent stress damage to the sides of the nail plate?
What would someone use lace, mesh and fabric as?
Stencils
What clients would you avoid vigorous or strong massage techniques?
Clients with arthritis