Implements
What tool do you use to push back a clients cuticles?
Nail nippers
Why is it important to wear a mask when doing nails?
To prevent inhaling dust and chemicals.
What are the two types of polish remover?
Acetone based and non-acetone based
Describe the Lunula
The visible part of the nail matrix, often referred to as the half-moon area, where new nail cells are produced.
What is a stylus?
What is multiuse implements?
Reusable implements that must be disinfected after each use. Mainly made out of stainless steel.
Why is it important to use a certain kind of lotion or soap on client?
Some clients may have allergies
What is nail polish dryers applied with?
A dropper or brush, or can be sprayed on the surface
Where is the free edge located?
The part of the nail that extends beyond the fingertip
Why is a waterless manicure sometimes better to clients?
More relaxing and produces better results
What do coarse grit abrasives do to the nail?
Produce deeper and more visible scratches on the surface.
What does nail hardener do?
Improves the surface hardness or durability of weak or thin nail plates
The main types of ingredients of glossy top coats
Methacrylic, or cellulose type film formers
Where is your hyponichium?
The skin located under the tip of the nail, forming a seal that protects against bacterial invasion
What are the 4 types of massage movements in a manicure
Efflaurage, Petrissage, tapotement, and friction
At what angle should you hold a metal pusher?
20-30 degree angel from the nail plate
What is the importance of base coat?
What is a protein hardener?
A combination of clear polish and protein, such as collagen.
Where is your eponichyium?
The living tissue that overlaps the nail plate, situated between the stern and cuticle, playing a role in nail protection.
What is paraffin?
A pretroleum by-product with excellent sealing properties used to coat the skin on hands and feet
What are product applications used for?
To apply masks, nail oils, or nail treatments to client's nails.
What is the PPE that protects clients from microbe exposures during services?
Gloves
Are base coats, top coats, nail polishes, and hardeners highly flammable?
Yes
List the layers of skin in order
Stratum corneum, Stratum lucidum, Stratum granulosum, Stratum spinosum, Stratum basale
What is color fading on nails?
Ombre or color graduation when one color fades into another