Part 2 Salon Fundamentals Nail Tech Review

Texts, email and birthday cards are all examples of:

Before a job interview begins, you might be asked to fill out a(n):

What RPM speed should the e-file be set at to balance soft gel?

Any contraindications or contra-actions noticed during the service are included on the:

What type of mask is used to target callused areas of the hand and feet?

How much old product needs to be reduced when performing a backfill with a hand file?

Beveling the natural nails is used to:

If a client experiences a contra-action during a natural nail service, the nail professional should:

How should the natural nail be shaped for an extension?

What ancient culture was believed to have worn nail art as early as 3500 BCE?

Which of the following products is used as a manual exfoliant?

Why are clear nail tips usually used with gel products?

The light energy used to cure gel products is known as:

Spence is preparing the nail service area for a client. What is the recommended room temperature?

Which of the following products is a cyanoacrylate resin?

What nail shape is described as being straight across at the free edge with slightly rounded corners?

A nail professional is preparing to remove polish from the nail plate. How should the polish be removed?

Considering gender-neutral colors for towels and décor appeals to which client sense?

Why is it important to use a client's name?

A key point to keep in mind when working with a client with a disability or health challenge is to:

A benefit of a paraffin treatment is to:

What feature of an electric file is measured in RPM?

A brief, written account of personal, educational and professional qualifications and experience is known as a:

Passion as a work principle can be described as:

What is an element of the Connect service essential?

What skill are staff using when they take initiative and pay attention to detail?

Which nail form tabs are pinched together before application?

Which of the following considerations would be determined during the consultation?

What should be applied to the nail before wrap fabric if it doesn't have a sticky side?

When should you use a fine grit to file off a nail enhancement?

How much nail enhancement product needs to be reduced for a quicker soak-off removal?

What is the purpose of the Create service essential?

Before a nail salon/spa owner can hire employees they need to apply for a:

Dip powder is usually used with which of the following products?

What can be used to smooth the nail plate and create a high shine?

How is gel polish removed from a natural nail?

What tool is used to remove dust and debris from the skin and nails?

When are multiple V- or L-shapes needed to repair a nail enhancement?

The highest point of a nail enhancement is called the:

A collection of your creative work and documents to show potential clients or employers is known as a(n):

After applying cuticle remover during a pedicure, place the feet in the pedicure basin for approximately:

A pedicure is described as the:

Which of the following elements is NOT necessary for ensuring staff synergy?

The nail salon/spa exterior, décor, music and sounds, lighting and air and ventilation are all components of:

All of the following descriptions are true about a medium liquid and powder mix ratio EXCEPT:

Successful nail salons/spas effectively recommend services and retail products by doing all of the following EXCEPT:

Which of the following questions is considered an open-ended question?

Manicure refers to the cosmetic care of the:

Workers' Compensation Insurance covers any expense resulting from an injury to a:

When handling a client phone call in the nail salon/spa:

Location is the most important factor in:

Which of the following actions is recommended for pricing retail products?

Materials that best transport electricity are called:

An acrylic liquid that may cause an allergic reaction is called:

To which of the following zone(s) does new product need to be applied when performing a backfill with an e-file?

All of the costs incurred in running the nail salon/spa each day is referred to as a(n):

To be granted future loans, it is important to pay loans on time and avoid:

Which of the following gel products can be found in a medium viscosity?

During a job interview it is very important to:

“Is there anything that could have made your experience better?” is a follow-up question to determine:

What is a compensation structure based on a percentage of a nail professional's service income called?

What nail disease would prevent a nail service due to visible signs?

Selling additional services to clients beyond what they originally scheduled for a visit is called:

All of the following nail enhancements can be soaked off with product remover EXCEPT:

All of the following actions describe how to create an organizational plan to achieve your goals EXCEPT:

Which of the following massage movements is described as light or heavy kneading?

How long should Erika recommend waiting after shaving before a pedicure?

Susan is told when, where and how to work on her new job. Which of the following categories does Susan's job fall under?

What is the process that connects you with industry people and resources for career growth and ongoing education?

Unique selling points (USPs) can be used to:

What acts as a catalyst to speed up the curing process of resin?

When working with a client who has diabetes it is important to:

The ideal nail salon/spa arrangement has an efficient traffic pattern providing:

All of the following Create strategies can help a client feel they’ve had an exceptional experience EXCEPT:

A consultation record should contain all of the following information EXCEPT:

Products purchased by a nail salon/spa for services and retail are called stock in quantity or:

If you sense hesitation from the client about your suggestions made during the Consult service essential, you should:

An opportunity for customizing a client’s service experience can be accomplished by:

Where is product applied for an infill service?

What is the function of a curette?

Sofia is using the Create service essential strategy of “Tell.” What is something she might say to the client?

At what point would you gain consent to move forward during the Consult service essential?

Which of the following actions would represent taking the team approach?

Which of the following products softens and/or dissolves most nail enhancement products?

Which of the following nail enhancement systems is best for correcting ski-jump nails?

Who must apply for a state sales tax permit before collecting taxes on products or services sold?

Which of the following terms refers to all money owed?

Visualizing the end result will assist the nail professional in determining:

What is the convex, pink line in a pink-and-white nail enhancement called?

An agreement on how things are to be done in the nail salon/spa so things happen in a uniform way is called:

What should Alycia consider about scheduling to build a good relationship with a new client?

The two application methods used to apply nail enhancement systems are overlay and:

Renting or leasing space or workstations from a building owner would represent which of the following situations?

Pareto’s principle is called the:

Earning additional payment based on the number of services a nail professional provides is what type of compensation?

A compressor, moisture trap and hose are all parts of what type of nail equipment?

Net worth is calculated by subtracting liabilities from which of the following items?

Factors needed for a proper cure include wavelengths, intensity, time and:

Light-cured gel nail enhancements have a finish that is:

Which of the following concepts involves convincing new clients to return and hopefully become lifelong clients?

How often should nail enhancements be maintained?

A set dollar amount per hour paid to an employee is known as:

Why are dip powders controversial among nail professionals?

What nail supply is used for obtaining products from their containers to prevent cross-contamination?

Which of the following products would NOT be applied before the first layer of dip powder?

Sharing a brief summary with the client is part of which Consult strategy?

Nail tips are recommended for clients who:

Which of the following descriptions reflects keeping a conversation professional?

Which of the following items is required to be reported as income?

Showing up on time and ready to work is the work principle known as:

What is NOT a sign of a contra-action that may occur during a nail service?

The thickness or thinness of a nail product and its resistance to flow describes which of the following terms?

Benefits of a product are all about:

Procedures in the nail salon/spa that ensure all products are accounted for are known as:

What piece of equipment is used to store products and carry out services in other areas of the nail salon/spa?

The term given for selling products for client home care is:

Which of the following descriptions reduces client satisfaction?

What creates a harmonious and predictable environment that makes the client feel safe and in control?

All of the following descriptions are a benefit of massage EXCEPT:

All of the following actions are ways to demonstrate your personalized approach EXCEPT:

Measurable goals will help you get organized and:

Which maintenance service is needed if Lan’s Zones 1 and 2 must be reduced by 50% after 3 weeks?

Obtaining client consent before proceeding with the service occurs during which service essential?

What is used to extend the nail for a sculptured nail service?

Which product is added to a manicure bowl or pedicure basin to help push back the proximal nail fold?

What type of business involves two or more people sharing all costs and responsibilities?

Features of a product are its characteristics, which might include which of the following descriptions?

Which of the following items should be used to remove polish from the skin after application?

Alycia quickly tries new products without hesitation. She is what type of buyer?

What service will Rupaul receive to maintain her French nail enhancements?

What is it called when a happy client recommends you to someone?

Which of the following nail enhancement services results in a permanent French look?

Which of the following descriptions is an example of a product benefit?

All of the following statements describe ways to communicate and build credibility with clients, EXCEPT:

Why is a base coat used when polishing the nails?

The tax based on the profits (earnings) of a business is known as:

Which of the following tools is used to release and push back the keratinized proximal nail fold (KPNF)?

The attraction layer that is flash-cured before applying the next layer of gel nail enhancement is called a:

The four Service Essentials are Connect, Consult, Create and:

"Lateesha, I have openings in two weeks after 1 p.m.—does that work for your fill?" This is an example of:

Select the term that could be used by a client to help uncover what they “want” in a nail care service.

Which type of buyer puts up a struggle and has a strong desire to debate with you?

Of the following strategies, which one is a component of the Complete service essential?

What is the underside of the sidewalls on the extension/free edge called?

Casha is recommending products for a client. What should she suggest to the client?

The reason for showing the client what products and tools will be used before the service is to avoid:

When shaping the nails, holding the file at a 90° angle will give the client what shape?

Traci is planning a consultation with a new client. What type of environment should be used for the consultation?

What’s the best way for Terrance to learn about a new nail system’s main ingredient?

Which action should Henry take to help ensure his client’s comfort during the nail service?

Playing soft, slow music in the service area will enhance which of the following experiences?

Kimberly's fully booked Thursday is referred to in the industry as a(n):

The physical process of removing dead skin cells using a granular or abrasive product is known as:

What Consult strategy will Anna use to address her client’s concern about peeling nails?

When introducing yourself to a client, use assured, calm movements to project confidence and:

Try to greet a client within the first:

Gel polish has to have which of the following to cure?

Which of the following products removes moisture, oils, dust and debris to help polish adhere to the nail plate?

When applying gel polish, what is the inhibition layer?

Which of the following strategies is a part of the Consult service essential?

What is used to cover a crack or break in the natural nail?

The emotional buyer bases their purchases on:

If a client has a complaint, the nail professional should:

A hot oil manicure is beneficial for a client with:

The Connect service essential involves establishing rapport and building:

Nail professional's name, client’s name, scheduled service, date, time, and phone number should all be included in the:

A warm professional welcome for a client would include all of the following actions EXCEPT:

What nail enhancement is best for clients who want to maintain a natural nail look?

All of the following descriptions apply to a dual-action airbrush EXCEPT:

Which of the following statements represents a specific goal?

Beverages, magazines and comfortable seating in the nail salon/spa are examples of which component of ambiance?

Which term describes e-file resistance during use on the nail or enhancement?

Type of insurance protects the nail salon/spa owner from financial loss that can result from an employee’s negligence?

Placing aromatic soaps and hand lotions in restrooms is an example of which of the following principles?

What tool is used to trim thick toenails?

What is it called when clients book their next appointment before leaving the salon/spa?

Which of the following time periods identifies the consideration for a long-range goal?

Which form of advertising involves attracting prospective clients online?

Which buyer type wants to save money at all costs and is not as interested in quality of product as price?

A problem that can occur when more current flows than the line is designed to carry is known as a(n)

The average amount spent on services and retail by a nail salon/spa client during one visit is known as a(n):

Which buyer type is fact-focused and makes careful decisions, regardless of others’ opinions?

Select the description that could identify a feature when recommending a product.

Informing clients about how they can maintain their nails between visits is a part of which Create strategy?

The movement of electricity along a path called a conductor is a(n):

Which document introduces you to the salon/spa and explains why you want to work there and what you offer?

U.S. Social Security and Canadian Pension taxes are planned savings/retirement funds, and the money is collected by the:

Which of the following descriptions identifies the meaning of clientele?

When preparing your work area, it is important to:

Which description applies to an independent nail salon/spa?

Tamara notices a client has signs of leukonychia, what should she do?

All of the following factors determine which e-file bit to choose EXCEPT:

A personalized approach is also referred to as:

Communicating with the client before and during the nail service will help avoid:

Which nail enhancement system is commonly used to repair natural nails?

Which of the following actions describes a Create service essential strategy?

Relevant client attributes and characteristics combined with the financial value of a client is referred to as the:

What should you do if asked a potentially discriminatory question in an interview?

Of the items listed, which one is NOT considered a job benefit?

Which of the following business types is owned by the shareholders and formed under legal guidelines?