What is the first step in a basic manicure procedure?
Cleaning the hands.
What is the purpose of a foot soak in a pedicure?
To soften the skin on the feet
Tiny cracks in nail enhancements as they age with wear and become brittle
Microshattering
What is the purpose of nail tips in nail enhancements?
To extend the length of the natural nails.
What is the purpose of a primer in nail enhancements?
To assist in adhesion
What is the purpose of cuticle oil in a manicure?
To soften and moisturize skin around the nails
How often should pedicures be recommended for maintaining foot health and hygiene?
Every 3-6 weeks
What type of bit is commonly used for removing gel polish with an electric nail file?
Fine-grit sanding bands.
What are the 5 different types of nail tips available?
Full-well, half-well, and well-less tips, full-coverage tips, french tips
What is combined to form nail enhancements?
Monomer liquid and polymer powder
Completely straight across the free edge, with no rounding at the outside edges.
Square Nails
What is the proper technique for cutting toenails during a pedicure?
Cut straight across with rounded corners to prevent ingrown nails.
What are the four main types of bits?
Diamond, carbide, silicone and natural bits
What are seven common nail shapes?
Square, Squoval, Round, Oval, Almond, Stiletto, Ballerina
What is the difference between a hard gel and a soft gel?
Hard gels are traditonal gels and cannot be penetrated with acetone.
Soft gels are known as soak-off gels and easily removed with acetone
What is the purpose of a cuticle pusher?
gently scrape dead tissue from the nail plate
What is a common foot condition that pedicurists should be able to identify? Fungal Infections of the feet.
Athlete's foot
What are the angled groove cut into the surface of carbide or swiss carbide bits called?
Flutes
What are nail tips made of?
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)
Gels can generate uncomfortable heat during curing process what is this chemical reaction called?
Exothermic reaction
What is the primary function of a base coat?
Promote adhesion of polish
A type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional treatments
MRSA
What is A balanced bit that does not vibrate or wobble?
Concentric bit
How long should you hold the tip in place in order for the adhesive to dry?
5-10 seconds
What is used to start the chain reaction that leads to curing?
Benzoyl peroxide (BPO)