This service is a basic part of good foot care and hygiene.
What is a pedicure?
100
This is how often pedicure tubs should be disinfected.
What is after every client?
100
This should not be pushed back when performing a pedicure.
What is the eponychium?
100
A cosmetic service performed on the feet by a licensed cosmetologist or nail technician.
What is a pedicure?
100
This is another name for a foot file.
What is a foot paddle?
200
A product containing gentle soaps, moisturizers, and other additives that are used in the pedicure bath to cleanse and soften the skin.
What is a foot soak?
200
Stimulation of circulation, reduction of inflammation and deep penetration of lotions are all benefits of this add-on service.
What is paraffin wax?
200
This chemical should never be added to the footbath when your client's foot is in the bath.
What is disinfectant?
200
Scaly feet is a condition that can require weekly treatments. Before a client can receive a pedicure they should see this professional to make sure it is not a fungus.
What is a podiatrist?
200
These are products designed to soften and smooth thickened tissue.
What are callus softeners?
300
This is a disposable supply given to clients to avoid smudging toenail polish.
What is paper or foam slippers?
300
For best results the jaws of the toenail clippers should be shaped this way.
What is straight across with a fine point?
300
This is the shape you should file the toenails to prevent ingrown toenail.
What is straight across with slightly rounded corners?
300
A metal implement designed to loosen and remove cuticle tissue. It is ideal to use around the edges of the big toe nail.
What is a curette?
300
This is usually the accepted time between pedicure appointments for maintenance.
What is four weeks?
400
This is the foot that should soak longer when performing a pedicure.
What is the client's dominant foot?
400
A metal file designed to file in one direction and to soften the corners of the toenail to prevent ingrown toenails.
What is a rasp?
400
This metal implement should not be used on diabetic clients because of the risk of infection.
What are nippers?
400
Pay attention to your body's positioning and make sure you are working ergonomically. Always sit in a comfortable, relaxed and unstrained position. Take a minute to do this before and after each service.
What is stretch?
400
Warn female clients not to shave their legs within this time frame before the pedicure.
What is forty-eight hours.
500
A unique method of applying pressure with thumb and index fingers to the hands and the feet.
What is reflexology?
500
This massage technique is used most often with pedicures.
What is effleurage?
500
This service can cause more damage to clients than manicures, this is why it requires a specific skill set.
What are pedicures?
500
Using this implement to remove callusses is illegal (with your license) and can cause infections.
What is a credo blade?
500
Clients with lesions or abrasions, impaired foot or leg circulation, loss of feeling in their feet or legs, or other diabetes-related problems should not have this treatment.