Natural Nail Theory
How should natural nails be clipped for length reduction?
Sides to Center
What is placed between the toes to avoid smudging the polish during a pedicure procedure?
Toe Separators
While removing cuticle tissue with a metal cuticle pusher use:
Light, quick, circular movements
To determine your client's level of satisfaction after the service, ask questions and:
Request specific feedback
What type of wax is used for hand and foot services?
Paraffin wax treatment
A nail professional is preparing to remove polish from nail plate. How should the polish be removed?
Cuticle to free edge
What supply is used to clean under the free edge of the nail?
Orangewood stick
Which of the following descriptions identifies the 3-stroke application of polish?
Center, side, side
If a client experiences a contra-action during a natural nail service, the nail professional should:
Remove all product immediately
What service emphasizes the free edge of the nail plate?
French manicure
To prevent damage to the natural nails what grit file should be used?
240
Which of the following products is used as a manual exfoliant?
Scrub
Why is base coat used when polishing the nails?
Base coat promotes adhesion of polish to the natural nail plate.
Alexa has a client with nails that are splitting and peeling. Which product could be recommended to help prevent this problem?
Nail strengthener
Formulated polish that minimizes chips, breaks, or peeling
Gel Polish
How is polish removed from a natural nail?
Soak off with a remover product
A supply used to shorten and shape the free edge of the nail is called a(n):
Emery board
Gel polish has to have what to cure?
Curing lamp
When working with a client who has diabetes it is important to:
Not create an opening to the skin
What services can be added to help relax and ease tension to muscles?
Hot Stone Treatment
Which of the following products removes moisture, oils, dust and debris to help polish adhere to the nail plate?
Preparation Product
Which of the following products is a manual exfoliant applied to the skin in a thin layer, allowed to dry and then rubbed off to remove dead skin cells?
Sloughing lotion
What nail shape is described as being straight across at the free edge with slightly rounded corners?
Squoval
Client comfort and client satisfaction is an example of what service essential?
Create service essential
What treatment is beneficial for dry, aging or callused hands and brittle nails?
Hot Oil Manicure