MANICURING AND PEDICURING

Which substance is an organic compound that has a super-hydrating effect on skin cells and is used in callus softeners?

Nail products designed to soften dry skin around the nail plate and increase the flexibility of the natural nail are ___

What is the relaxing massage movement that should be perfected, varied, and expertly used during a manicure?

The soak bath is filled with comfortably _____ and a product to soak the client’s feet

Dry skin and calluses should be gently removed from the ball and heel of the foot using a(n) _____.

_____ is the last step in a perfect manicure.

Choose a mask designed specifically for dusts, mists, and ___ to ensure the mask will be effective in the salon setting.

_____ form from excessive pressure on the foot and provide the extra protection the foot needs.

Fashion continuously changes, and a professional cosmetologist/Nail tech should always stay current with new trends

Most men tend to need _____ work than women on their nails and skin when they go in for a service.

Foot files, also known as pedicure _____, are designed to reduce and smooth thicker foot calluses.

Which one of the client’s feet should you work on first?

What term describes the tools used to perform manicure services that are either reusable or disposable?

_____ provides guidelines for protecting cosmetologists from chemicals that can affect your health.

tools should be removed from a disinfectant solution using a lift tray or basket, tongs, tweezers, to ensure

Implements requiring disinfection should be placed in a covered container large enough for them to be _____.

Toenail clippers are larger than fingernail clippers, with _____.

Most cosmetologists prefer _____ fluorescent bulb lamps because they show the skin and polishes in their actual

Which tool is made of foam rubber or cotton and used to keep toes apart while polishing the nails?

Prior to being placed in a disinfectant solution, implements must be _____.

What single-use implement is used to remove cuticle tissue from the nail plate, to clean under the free edge of the nail

Nail technicians should always sit in an ergonomically comfortable position in order to avoid risk of injury to

What is the main health issue that a cosmetologist may experience?

Which tool is NOT designed to dry traditional nail polish?

The massage technique used most often in a pedicure is effleurage

What is a metal implement with a grooved edge used for filing and smoothing the edges of the nail plate?

A disposable supply provided to clients to avoid smudging toenail polish after a pedicure are _____.

A trash container _____ is one of the best ways to prevent excessive odors and vapors in the salon.

When performing a pedicure, do not push back the _____.

As a rule of thumb, the lower the grit on an abrasive nail file, the more _____ its action will be.

Clients with scaly feet should be sent to a podiatrist to define whether the scaly condition is caused by a _____.

A unique method of applying pressure with the thumb and index fingers to the hands and feet is _____.

fingernail nipper but are larger, much stronger, and used to trim the toenail as opposed to trimming the excess cuticle

Which type of nail polish remover is recommended when removing nail polish from nail enhancements such as wraps?

_____ techniques should be avoided on clients with sensitive or redness-prone skin.

Before purchasing any pedicure equipment, check with your _____ on which pedicure units are permitted.

What is the specialized piece of equipment designed to keep pedicure supplies organized?

What size of foam cushion is specifically made for the comfort of the client’s arms when performing nail services?

Cotton used on the end of a wooden pusher should be changed _____.

________ services are currently the fastest-growing services on salon and spa menus.

_____ are important to condition and moisturize the skin of the legs and feet, soften calluses, and provide slip

A standard manicuring table is usually _____ long, and most often includes a drawer and shelf for storing implements

What is a petroleum by-product that has excellent sealing properties to hold moisture in the skin?

Gauze squares, also called _____, have many uses in manicure services, from product removal to application.

The procedures for the disinfection of foot spas have been developed by the _____.

What is the ideal temperature for a paraffin bath?

The nail professional’s chair should be selected for durability, comfort, ergonomics, and ease of _____.

pedicuring stool is usually _____ to make it more ergonomically easier for the pedicurist to work on the client’s feet.

According to client salon surveys, the _____ is the most enjoyed aspect of any nail service.

What is shaped like a two-sided nail file, long and narrow, with one or two grit abrasives and a final shine surface?

_____ implements without properly cleaning and disinfecting them is against the law in every state.

What is one of the most effective ways to ensure safe working conditions in a salon, and especially a nail salon?

What active ingredient in callus softeners has anti-inflammatory properties and can break down fats and lipids?

Nail hardeners for thin, weak nail plates, and applied to harden rigidly, or brittle nail plates should not contain

To avoid accidental eye exposure when pouring callus softeners, the nail professional should wear _____.

Benefits of a _____ include stimulation of circulation, reduction of inflammation, and deeper penetration of products.

When filing the toenail during a pedicure, the nails should be filed _____.

What is a stainless steel implement that can shorten the free edge of the nail quickly and efficiently?

Which implement is durable, made of plastic, metal, glass, or ceramic, and used for soaking the client’s fingers

Rubbing another clean, unused file across the edge of a new file in order to remove any sharp edges before use is called

The generally accepted time between pedicure appointments is generally _____.

Brushes used in nail polish that are not capable of harboring or supporting the growth of pathogenic microbes are _____.

A chemical that should never be added to the footbath with the client’s feet is a(n) _____.

Nail oils can penetrate the nail plate or skin and will have longer-lasting moisturizing effects.