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when preforming a foot massage, you should hold the foot between the thumb & fingers with a gentle but firm grip.

which of the following is a guideline cosmetologists should follow during a pedicure service?

___ is a concentrated treatment to cleanse, exfoliate, tighten, tone, hydrate, and nourish the skin.

____ is a water-based lotion that contains mild, gritty abrasive and moisturizers to help remove dry, flaky skin.

if a client expresses extreme calluses or dryness of the best, the best option for the cosmetologists is to ____.

which of the following should you do as part of the salon disinfection protocol?

air-jet footbaths use a blower to force air through small holes creating an overall bubbling massage.

products that make thickened tissue soft and smooth are known as ____.

which of the following is typically part of a basic pedicure?

which of the following type of pedicure footbaths is the new industry standard?

_____ is a method of applying pressure with the thumb and index finger to the hands and feet.

whirlpool footbaths have been slowly discontinued because disease-causing microorganisms tend to grow inside the pipes

what statement is true about toenail clippers?

what is an advantage of using foot mitts during a pedicure?

if the client cannot physically move into a pedicure chair, you should ____.

Potassium hydroxide is the most common active ingredient in callus softeners.

foot mitts are optional during a pedicure.

which of the following is a benefit of reflexology?

foot files are large abrasive files that are used to reduce and smooth foot calluses.

a medium-grit file is best for shaping toenails.

what statement is true about pedicure footbaths?

what is the difference between a regular pedicure and a spa pedicure?

Salicylic acid is the only chemical approved by the FDA to be marketed as a callus "remover".

Pedicuring implement with a grooved edge used for filing and smoothing the nail plate's edges is called ____.

a cosmetic service preformed on the feet is ____.

which of the following guideline should you follow with a client with diabetes or circulatory diseases?

most pedicures include ______.

Pedicuring implement with a small, scoop-shaped end that allows for removal of debris from the nail folds is ____.