Manicuring
Pedicuring
Electric Nail Filing
Nail Tips and Forms
Nail Enhancements
100

What is the first step in a basic manicure procedure?

Cleaning the hands.

100

What is the purpose of a foot soak in a pedicure?

To soften the skin on the feet

100

Tiny cracks in nail enhancements as they age with wear and become brittle

Microshattering

100

What is the purpose of nail tips in nail enhancements?

To extend the length of the natural nails.

100

What is the purpose of a primer in nail enhancements?

To assist in adhesion

200

What is the purpose of cuticle oil in a manicure?

To soften and moisturize skin around the nails

200

How often should pedicures be recommended for maintaining foot health and hygiene?

Every 3-6 weeks

200

What type of bit is commonly used for removing gel polish with an electric nail file?

Fine-grit sanding bands.

200

What are the 5 different types of nail tips available?

Full-well, half-well, and well-less tips, full-coverage tips, french tips

200

What is combined to form nail enhancements?

Monomer liquid and polymer powder

300

Completely straight across the free edge, with no rounding at the outside edges.

Square Nails

300

What is the proper technique for cutting toenails during a pedicure?

Cut straight across with rounded corners to prevent ingrown nails.

300

What are the four main types of bits? 

Diamond, carbide, silicone and natural bits

300

What are seven common nail shapes?

Square, Squoval, Round, Oval, Almond, Stiletto, Ballerina

300

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

400

What is the purpose of a cuticle pusher?

gently scrape dead tissue from the nail plate

400

What is a common foot condition that pedicurists should be able to identify? Fungal Infections of the feet.

Athlete's foot

400

What are the angled groove cut into the surface of carbide or swiss carbide bits called?

Flutes

400

What are nail tips made of?

Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS)

400

Gels can generate uncomfortable heat during curing process what is this chemical reaction called?

Exothermic reaction

500

What is the primary function of a base coat?

Promote adhesion of polish

500

A type of infectious bacteria that is highly resistant to conventional treatments

MRSA

500

What is A balanced bit that does not vibrate or wobble?

Concentric bit

500

How long should you hold the tip in place in order for the adhesive to dry?

5-10 seconds

500

What is used to start the chain reaction that leads to curing?

Benzoyl peroxide (BPO)