Hair Tools
Used for parting, detangling, and styling hair.
What are combs?
Wooden disposable stick used during manicures.
What is an orangewood stick?
Metal tool used for hair removal.
What are tweezers?
Protects client’s clothing during services.
What is a cape?
Container for soaking implements in disinfectant.
What is a disinfectant jar?
Electric tool used to cut hair with guards.
What are clippers?
Used to push back cuticles (can be metal or wood).
What is a cuticle pusher?
Tool used to curl lashes; pads must be disinfected or replaced.
What is an eyelash curler?
Disposable barrier placed between cape and client’s skin.
What are neck strips?
Container for disposing of razors or needles.
What is a sharps container?
Metal tool with two blades used to cut hair.
What are shears?
: Used to trim excess cuticles.
What are nippers?
: Flat tool used to remove product from jars.
What is a spatula?
Cloth used for wiping, drying, or wrapping; must be laundered and stored properly.
What are towels?
This holds dirty linens before laundering.
What is a soiled container or hamper?
Small electric tool used for edging and detailing hairlines.
What are trimmers/edgers?
Porous, disposable item used to shape nails.
What is a nail file/emery board?
This skin tool must always be disposed of after one use.
What is a wooden spatula or applicator?
Worn on hands for protection during services.
What are gloves?
This cabinet is used to store clean, disinfected tools.
What is a closed container/cabinet?
Spray used to clean and disinfect clipper blades.
What is clipper spray?
Tool used to smooth the surface of the nail, often single-use.
What is a buffer?
Tool that cannot be disinfected because it’s porous, so it must be replaced.
What is a pumice stone?
Protective eyewear sometimes used during chemical services.
What are safety glasses/goggles?
Federal agency that requires SDS sheets in the salon.
What is OSHA?