Sanitation & Safety
This is the most important step before beginning any service.
What is washing/sanitizing hands?
This condition causes white spots on the nail.
What is leukonychia?
This manicure focuses on exfoliation and hydration.
What is a spa manicure?
This is the hard protective plate made of keratin.
What is the nail plate?
This is required before every nail service.
What is a client consultation?
This kills most bacteria but not spores.
What is disinfection?
This is a fungal infection of the nail.
What is onychomycosis?
This product is used to soften and remove excess cuticle tissue.
What is cuticle remover?
This part of the nail is the living skin at the base that should not be cut.
What is the eponychium?
You should refuse service if a client has this contagious nail condition.
What is a fungal infection?
These should be worn during services involving possible exposure to body fluids.
What are gloves?
This condition is characterized by a bruised nail.
What is a hematoma?
This nail shape is straight across with sharp corners.
What is square?
This is the visible half-moon shape at the base of the nail.
What is the lunula?
Improper sanitation can result in this.
What is infection?
This level kills all microbial life, including spores.
What is sterilization?
This is the separation of the nail plate from the nail bed.
What is onycholysis?
This enhancement system uses monomer and polymer.
What are acrylic nails?
This is the living tissue under the nail plate.
What is the nail bed?
The free edge should always be filed in this direction.
What is from outside to center?
This document outlines safety procedures and chemical hazards.
What is an SDS (Safety Data Sheet)?
This is a contagious bacterial infection with green discoloration.
What is pseudomonas?
This is the final step in a basic manicure.
What is applying top coat?
This is the active tissue that produces nail cells.
What is the matrix?
Cutting living tissue during a manicure can lead to this serious issue.
What is infection or liability issue?