Safety and Disinfection
Three forms of Decontamination.
**Form of Decontamination Most commonly used in the salon
Sanitation
Disinfection
Sterilization
**Disinfection
This is applied after the cuticle has been trimmed to provide moisture to the skin for a healthy appearance
Cuticle Cream or Cuticle oil
The Study of the body's movements and internal functions
Physiology
Which cannot be service in the salon:
Disorder or Disease
Disease
Tacky, film like layer that forms on the top of the nail enhancement
Inhibition layer
What does the standard name for disinfectants (QUATS), an acronym for?
Quaternary Ammonium Compounds
This is used to smooth and reduce the appearance of calluses on the feet
Foot File
The Technical term for the natural nail
Onyx
What are two things a blue nail is an indicator of?
Poor Circulation/heart issue
Injury/Brusing
Why does Grit Number matter when choosing a nail file?
The Higher the grit number, the less abrasive
The technical term for bleach
Sodium Hypochlorite
Used to Gently scrape the cuticle from the natural nail. Can be disinfected
Metal Pusher
The living skin at the base of the nail plate that partially overlaps the lunula
Darkening of the nails
Whitish Discoloration of the Nails
Melanonychia
Leukonychia
What is the best ratio for choosing nail length
2/3
How do we safely mix Barbicide?
Pour product into water
DO NOT pour water into product
Attached under the Free edge of the natural nails to create nail extensions without applying tips
Nail Forms
How long does it take for a new toenail to grow
Technical term for ingrown nails
Onychocryptosis
What are the three nail zones and what does it consist of?
zone one-free edge
zone two- stress area
zone three- cuticle area
These disinfectants are strong, high PH disinfectants
Phenols
Liquid solution applied first to the natural nail to help eliminate moisture
Nail Dehydrant
What is the average nail growth rate for an adult
1/10 in per month
What nail disorder cannot be serviced in the salon
Verruca (Wart)
What are the three brush angles and where should they be used at?
0 degree- free edge
45 degree - stress area
90 degree -cuticle area